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Joseph Gillespie

Danbury,CT

Summary

Finance Manager / Sales Consultant (open to all opportunities). Career minded, seasoned professional. Recently relocated and looking for a new opportunity. Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills, enthusiasm, work ethic and interpersonal skills. Establishes rapport and relationships with clients. Ability to master new technologies quickly. Top CSI and high gross profit. Keeps abreast of market and technology trends.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales / Internet /Assistant Finance Manager

Van Buren Buick Gmc
Garden City Park, NY
01.2020 - Current
  • Finance Manager - performed finance department role with all applicable duties including compliance, structuring for maximum profitability, menu selling, CDK, RouteOne, Dealertrack and e-contracting.
  • Produces highest per copy in new car department (W2 / paystubs available for serious inquires only)
  • Establishes and maintains proper follow up using state of art CRM tools (Vinsolutions, eLeads)
  • Extensive knowledge of desking software.
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of all in-stock and in-coming new and pre-owned inventory
  • Top CSI scores / GM Mark of Excellence award winner
  • Technology expert and vehicle demonstrations

Finance Manager /Director

Sun Buick GMC
Wantagh, New York
11.2015 - 11.2019
  • Structuring deals for maximum profitability, menu selling (Darwin), CDK, AutoMate RouteOne, Dealertrack, e-contracting / e-signing.
  • Proficient with utilizing menu selling to increase products and gross profit
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Integrated store to E-contracts, e-billing & Darwin
  • Compliance with federal and state laws / regulations, financial and banking regulations
  • Extensive knowledge of desking software.
  • Top CSI scores

Finance Manager

Westbury Jeep
Jericho, New York
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Structuring deals for maximum profitability, menu selling, CDK, AutoMate RouteOne, Dealertrack.
  • Proficient with utilizing menu selling to increase products and gross profit
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Compliance with federal and state laws / regulations, financial and banking regulations
  • Extensive knowledge of desking software.
  • Top CSI scores

Professional Sales & Internet Consultant

Sun Buick GMC
Wantagh, New York
11.2003 - 04.2015
  • Produces highest per copy in new car department (W2 / paystubs available)
  • Establishes and maintains proper follow up using state of art CRM tools (Vinsolutions, eLeads)
  • Extensive knowledge of desking software.
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of all in-stock and in-coming new and pre-owned inventory
  • Top CSI scores / GM Mark of Excellence award winner
  • Technology expert and vehicle demonstrations

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Technology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Technology

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient with Vinsolutions / Automate / CDK / RouteOne / Dealertrack
  • Maintains high CSI
  • Strong automotive product knowledge and industry trends
  • Client relationship management

Additional Information

John Succoso: 516-244-5515

Ricardo Mercado: 516-690-1823

Matthew McNally: 516-462-1833

Jason Merritt: 631-894-2953

Darnell Wiltshire: 347-416-2538

John Gahan 914-260-6681

Timeline

Sales / Internet /Assistant Finance Manager

Van Buren Buick Gmc
01.2020 - Current

Finance Manager /Director

Sun Buick GMC
11.2015 - 11.2019

Finance Manager

Westbury Jeep
04.2015 - 10.2015

Professional Sales & Internet Consultant

Sun Buick GMC
11.2003 - 04.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Technology

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Some College (No Degree) - Technology

Indiana University Bloomington