Joseph Wilson
Brunswick,MD
Summary
Motivated Business Director of Finance for more than 25 years in the automotive industry with over 32 years of experience in the automotive field. 10 year consecutive Inner Circle Winner and ranked in the top 5 of PNUR for Mopar contract sales. Additionally Board of Director for Mid-Atlantic Region.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Director
Tate Automotive
Frederick And Glen Burnie, MD
09.2013 - Current
- Executed compliance, and training programs.
- Educated employees on processes, compliance laws, and implemented ongoing training programs.
- Increased profitability by 120% with processes and training.
- Fostered strong rapport with clients, lenders and dealership personnel through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Managed day-to-day development issues.
- Developed monthly reports.
- Represented company at conferences and seminars to boost outreach.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Managed day-to-day operations within finance department and sales departments for the Tate Automotive organization.
Finance Director, Used Car Director, Promoted GSM
Tischer Acura Nissan
Laurel, MD
03.2008 - 09.2013
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Monitored inventory and inventory trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform ongoing inventory decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 45 personnel department for Automotive organization.
- Established and enforced controls on expense revenue and inventory expenses to insure company profits.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements to increase financial profits.
General Manager and Promoted to Regional Manager
Easterns Automotive
Maryland Locations
10.2001 - 03.2008
- Opened first store in Maryland and followed with opening 7 additional locations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calhoun County High School
Grantsville, WVGulf War Veteran
United States Army Combat Training School
Fort Stewart, GAAssociate of Science - Business Management
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Board of Director for Mid-Atlantic Business Center for Mopar Service Contracts
- Business Leadership within organization
- Hiring and Training of Department Personnel
- Lender Relationships
- Submit Applications for Contract approval and Signing
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Deal Structuring for Company Profitability
- Compliance Monitoring to insure Company Liability
- Build strong Customer Relationships to insure Customer Retention
- Oversee Administrative Functions
Additional Information
- I am Gulf War Combat Veteran in Reconnaissance as a Calvary Scout during 90-91.
- Army Veteran from 88-92
- Military and upbringing taught me great work ethic.
- Numerous Military Awards for Meritorious Service.
- Strong Man of Faith and Active within Faith Ministries.
Timeline
Business Director
Tate Automotive
09.2013 - Current
Finance Director, Used Car Director, Promoted GSM
Tischer Acura Nissan
03.2008 - 09.2013
General Manager and Promoted to Regional Manager
Easterns Automotive
10.2001 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Calhoun County High School
Gulf War Veteran
United States Army Combat Training School
Associate of Science - Business Management
University of Georgia