Jon Edwards
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Finance professional ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Sales Manager
Westlake Financial Services
07.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer retention and satisfaction.
- Enhanced credit decision-making by conducting comprehensive consumer credit analyses.
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers to minimize losses while maintaining positive client relationships.
- Developed risk models for accurate credit scoring and improved decision-making processes.
- Implemented targeted marketing initiatives to attract potential buyers seeking floor plan loans.
General Sales Manager
Rohrman Automotive Group
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and promoted associates to support operations and company growth
- Developed, implemented, and enhanced employee targets
- Coordinated training to strengthen team performance
- Processed finance transactions including lender approval and ensuring 100% compliance
- Reviewing of Finance credit applications for approvals
- Consumer Lending
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
Finance Director
Zeigler Automotive Group
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Improved and assisted sales volume and gross profit
- Led multi-brand franchise by showcasing strong leadership and management skills
- Created and implemented team processes company wide
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
Sales and Finance Manager
Al Piemonte Nissan
02.2008 - 03.2018
- Top performing sales and finance manager
- CSI driven with scores excelling national averages
- Generated business through variety of secondary lead sources
- Worked with sales, service, and finance departments to ensure satisfaction
- General Motors Brand Ambassador Award Winner
- CSI Sales and Services Award
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 05-2008
Skills
- Sales Management
- Finance Management
- Media Training
- Relationship building
- Sales team supervision
- Risk assessment
- Credit risk
- Credit analysis
- Credit reports
- Customer service expert
Timeline
Area Sales Manager
Westlake Financial Services
07.2023 - Current
General Sales Manager
Rohrman Automotive Group
07.2019 - 07.2023
Finance Director
Zeigler Automotive Group
03.2018 - 07.2019
Sales and Finance Manager
Al Piemonte Nissan
02.2008 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Western Illinois University