Jeremy Sims
Special Financial Director/Cybersecurity Consulant
Shreveport,Louisiana
Summary
Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 12 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including acquisitions. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills. Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth. Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 12 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including acquisitions. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Finance Director
Marketplace Chevrolet
09.2020 - Current
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
Special Finance Manager
Hebert's Town And Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Interviewed customers, evaluated histories and offered options.
- Planned, developed and managed sub-prime lending program guidelines.
- Helped sales team complete sales and finalize process.
- Reviewed financial documents, pay stubs and statements.
Floor Manager
Orr Nissan South
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Managed team of 30 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of sales floor.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Sales Associate
Holmes Honda
07.2003 - 10.2014
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
Store Manager of Operations
RadioShack
09.1999 - 07.2003
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Increased sales 149% with special displays and promotions.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Answers University
Fort Worth, TX06.2001
High School Diploma -
North Caddo High School
Vivian, LA05.1999
Skills
- Lender Relationships
- Lender Funding
- Risk Mitigation
- Fiscal Management
- Sales Presentation
- Financial Leadership
- Sales Strategies
- Business Operations
- Organizational Skills
- Financial Planning
- Reporting
- Coordinate Training
- Build Customer Relationships
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Manage Cash Flow
- Credit Approval and Denial
- Business Administration
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Employee Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Special Finance Director
Marketplace Chevrolet
09.2020 - Current
Special Finance Manager
Hebert's Town And Country Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
08.2017 - 09.2020
Floor Manager
Orr Nissan South
10.2014 - 11.2017
Sales Associate
Holmes Honda
07.2003 - 10.2014
Store Manager of Operations
RadioShack
09.1999 - 07.2003
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Answers University
High School Diploma -
North Caddo High School
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