Josh Ray
Spanish Fort
Summary
Strategic, results-driven executive with extensive experience in financial leadership, marketing innovation, and operational excellence. Known for driving transformative business growth through data-backed decision-making, disciplined financial management, and brand strategies that deliver measurable ROI. Adept at leveraging AI and digital technologies to enhance financial forecasting, customer acquisition, and market positioning. Proven track record of improving profitability, optimizing operations, and developing cohesive teams that align marketing creativity with financial precision. I bring both the analytical mindset of a financial strategist and the creative vision of a marketing leader - ensuring sustainable, scalable growth in dynamic markets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Office Manager
White Sands RV
Summerdale
08.2024 - Current
- Lead all business and financial operations for a rapidly growing RV dealership, combining finance oversight with innovative marketing initiatives to increase profitability and brand visibility.
- Drove gross sales up by 180% and improved gross profit by 30% through strategic budgeting and optimized financial controls.
- Elevated brand awareness by 300% in the first year on a limited budget by leveraging AI tools, social media analytics, and organic marketing strategies.
- Reduced marketing expenses by 55% while increasing social engagement by 95%, proving ROI-focused campaign execution.
- Created and enforced brand guidelines that strengthened message consistency and visual identity across all channels.
- Managed full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll (8 payrolls monthly), and tax compliance.
- Cultivated vendor and client relationships that improved operational efficiency and financial transparency.
Business Development Manager
Grover Processing, Inc.
Summerdale
05.2016 - 08.2024
- Directed all aspects of business development, finance, and marketing strategy for a leading regional processor.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams spanning accounting, operations, and customer engagement to drive measurable growth across revenue, profit, and market share.
- Increased gross sales by 300% and achieved an average 90% year-over-year profit margin growth through strategic pricing, financial planning, and marketing alignment.
- Expanded local market share by 65%, positioning the company as a dominant regional brand.
- Designed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, print, and experiential) that significantly improved brand awareness and client acquisition.
- Implemented AI-driven analytics to forecast trends, optimize ad performance, and reduce marketing waste.
- Streamlined financial operations - overseeing payroll, AP/AR, and budgeting - while improving forecasting accuracy and cash flow efficiency.
- Built and led a 25-person team across production, logistics, and sales, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL05.2019
Skills
- Financial Strategy & Analysis
- Budget Development & Cost Control
- AI-Driven Marketing & Automation
- Profit & Loss Management
- Digital & Traditional Campaign Strategy
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Brand Positioning & Market Expansion
- Forecasting & Performance Optimization
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relations
- Accounting (AP, AR, Payroll, Tax Compliance)
- Business Development & Sales Strategy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Certification
- Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certification
- Meta Social Media Marketing Certification
Timeline
Business Office Manager
White Sands RV
08.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Grover Processing, Inc.
05.2016 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Faulkner University