JOSE ALMAZAR
Doral,FL
Summary
Results-driven business leader with a robust background in accounting, finance, and sales management. Successfully developed sales strategies and operational improvements that consistently boost performance across various sectors. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adept at fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Tax Accountant
Independent Accounting & Tax Business
01.2019 - Current
- - Delivered accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses, enhancing financial clarity and compliance.
- - Prepare and review tax returns and financial records.
- - Ensured accuracy of financial records and compliance with regulations, supporting informed decision-making.
- - Provide accounting support, financial analysis, and business guidance.
- - Oversaw client relationships and business operations, streamlining administrative functions for improved service delivery.
Management / Operations
CVS Health
01.2013 - 01.2019
- - Managed daily business operations and supported organizational goals.
- - Supervised employees and provided leadership, coaching, and performance guidance.
- - Maintained strong customer-service standards and operational efficiency.
- - Assisted with staffing, employee relations, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities.
Finance Manager
Michaels Auto Sales
01.2008 - 01.2013
- - Managed automotive financing activities and customer finance transactions.
- - Worked with lenders and financial institutions to secure financing.
- - Reviewed customer financial information and credit documentation.
- - Developed customer relationships and supported dealership sales objectives.
- - Ensured accurate documentation and compliance throughout the financing process.
Vice President / Sales Director
Galaxy Funding
01.2002 - 01.2008
- - Directed mortgage and automotive loan sales operations.
- - Managed sales personnel and developed strategies to increase production.
- - Established sales goals, monitored performance, and coached team members.
- - Developed relationships with customers, lenders, and business partners.
- - Oversaw lending and financial transactions while maintaining strong customer service.
Sales Manager
Champion Mortgage
01.1996 - 01.2002
- - Managed mortgage sales activities and sales personnel.
- - Developed and implemented strategies to increase loan production.
- - Recruited, trained, coached, and evaluated sales staff.
- - Maintained customer and business relationships throughout the lending process.
- - Monitored sales performance and worked toward organizational goals.
Director of Operations
Taco Bell
01.1989 - 01.1996
- - Directed operations for multiple restaurant locations.
- - Managed employees, managers, staffing, training, and daily operations.
- - Monitored sales, labor, expenses, inventory, and operational performance.
- - Developed management personnel and coached teams to achieve company goals.
- - Maintained customer-service, safety, and operational standards.
Collection Manager / Recovery Manager
Credit Acceptance
01.1985 - 01.1989
- - Managed collection and recovery operations.
- - Supervised collection personnel and monitored individual and team performance.
- - Developed strategies to improve account recovery and collection results.
- - Trained and coached employees on collection procedures and customer communication.
- - Maintained accurate records and worked toward departmental performance goals.
Education
Master's Degree - Human Resources
Strayer University
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Business Administration
William Tyndale College
Southfield, MichiganSkills
- - Sales Management
- - District & Multi-Location Management
- - Operations Management
- - Human Resources
- - Employee Relations
- - Recruiting & Staff Development
- - Training & Coaching
- - Performance Management
- - Accounting & Bookkeeping
- - Tax Accounting
- - Financial Analysis
- - Mortgage Lending
- - Automotive Finance
- - Collections & Recovery
- - Business Development
- - Customer Relationship Management
- - Sales Strategy & Goal Setting
- - Budget & Expense Management
- - Team Leadership
- - Conflict Resolution
- - Compliance & Documentation
- - Strategic Planning
- - Bilingual Customer Service
LANGUAGES
- English: Fluent, Spanish: Fluent
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong communication, leadership, organizational, and customer-relations skills.
ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
- Accounting Professional 30+ Years
- - Extensive experience in accounting and financial recordkeeping.
- - Accounting experience maintained throughout career in addition to primary management and sales positions.
- - Experienced in financial analysis, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business accounting.
Timeline
Owner / Tax Accountant
Independent Accounting & Tax Business
01.2019 - Current
Management / Operations
CVS Health
01.2013 - 01.2019
Finance Manager
Michaels Auto Sales
01.2008 - 01.2013
Vice President / Sales Director
Galaxy Funding
01.2002 - 01.2008
Sales Manager
Champion Mortgage
01.1996 - 01.2002
Director of Operations
Taco Bell
01.1989 - 01.1996
Collection Manager / Recovery Manager
Credit Acceptance
01.1985 - 01.1989
Master's Degree - Human Resources
Strayer University
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting & Business Administration
William Tyndale College