Joshua David LaBrada
Long Beach
Summary
Results-driven finance manager with extensive experience in retail sales and team leadership. Expertise in process automation leading to increased productivity and efficiency. Strong communicator with a history of mentoring employees and fostering collaborative environments. Dedicated to delivering accurate financial analysis and reporting to support business growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
South Bay Mazda
Torrance
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared California vehicle sale documents. Loan, DMV, etc.
- Continued outstanding customer service with Dealer Leading CSI.
- Maximize profit margins by selling vehicle protection products.
- Monthly deal funding. Upholding zero rollover policies. Timely deal approvals and funding.
- My growth as a finance manager was exponential.
- I helped train and teach additional F&I managers on our CRMs and e-signing documents. Including the JM&A process: interview, final acceptance, utilizing Darwin.
- Maintaining PPD, PVR, and warranty penetrations.
- Exceptional CRM notes, receipt filing, and money handling.
- The first to do a virtual F&I deal over a Zoom call with JM&A. Virtual F&I experience..
Sales Associate
Sonic Automotive; Long Beach BMW
Long Beach
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Continued success in the auto industry.
- Learned how a corporate company operates.
- Sonic training, certified.
- BMW brand Certified.
- Specific vehicle building and ordering from the manufacturer.
- Learned new processes and CRMs, including Pro Vision, VAUTO, CDK, Vinsolutions, and Dealersocket.
Sales Manager/Inventory/Wholesale/Sales
Street Smartz Auto
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided inventory for new car auto groups, including Victory Auto Group and Laguna Motors.
- Auto Buyer: Manheim, ABS, A.I.M. auctions, and private party purchases.
- Inventory management, including retail listings through multiple CRMs.
- Retail sales: pickup purchased units and begin the safety, smog, detail, front-line ready process.
- Complete all California retail sales documentation. DMV, sales tax, etc.
Assistant Sales Manager/Sales Associate
South Bay Mazda
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Lease and Retail Sales.
- Continued Exceptional C.S.I. Customer Service Index.
- ASM duties consisted of managing a team of 4 to 7 sales associates. Including goal setting, time management, customer follow-up, and closing deals.
- Excellent leader with great team communication. Setting realistic goals and meeting them on a daily or monthly basis.
- JM&A Finance, Legal, & Ethics Standards Certified.
- Knowledgeable in California auto legalities.
Sales
Mckenna VW of Cerritos
01.2015 - 10.2017
- New and Pre owned Auto sales.
- Test driving, write up's and closing deals
- Volkswagen Certified
- Exceptional Customer Satisfactory Index.
- Expanded Sales skills & Ethics through Tam Nguyen Weekly training courses.
Sales
Tustin Nissan
11.2012 - 12.2014
- New and Pre owned Auto sales.
- Leaf specialist- electric vehicle lease sakes
- Test driving, write up's and closing deals
- Nissan Certified
- Exceptional Customer Satisfactory Index.
Detail/Sales
Street Smartz Auto
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Front line alignment/Insure vehicles are presentable, clean and with correct documentation.
- Detail; Clay, polish, wax complete vehicle detail. Front line ready.
- Auto sales with exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
Education
Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
01.2005
Skills
- Quick learning under pressure
- Logistical expertise
- Attention to detail
- Confident public speaking
- CRM proficiency
- Exceptional customer service
- Loan documentation and funding
- Employee training and development
- Sales strategy formulation
- Team leadership skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Financial analysis
Certification
JM&A F&I Legal and Ethical Standards, 03/12/21
References
- Miguel Fajardo: Assistant Sales Manager South Bay Mazda (310) 733-7577
- Marcus Castleberry Sales Associate Culver City Toyota (310) 491-6983
- Sandy Priest, Used Car Director (President), O'Gara Coach Group/Street Smartz Auto Sales, (310) 729-9610
- Sergi Kolesin, Manager, National Student Loan Solutions, (561) 716-8416
- Robert Tarkanyan Sales Manager Riverside BMW (818) 675-1423
Testimonials
- John Chansmouth, Production Assistant at T&R Productions, Joshua La Brada was my Assistant Sales Manager. He served as an integral role in the organization, closing deals for both inexperienced and experienced salesmen.
- Sandy Priest, Pre Owned Director at O'Gara Coach Company, As a manager Josh was a major asset to the sales and upper-management team. He demonstrated great habits and a keen attention to detail. He created a memorable, and lasting experience for his clients. He continually achieves his goals, and motivated his team to achieve theirs.
Affiliations
- Father of 2 boys.
- Traveled the US as a Semi Professional Gamer.
- Passion for music and sports.
Timeline
Finance Manager
South Bay Mazda
04.2023 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Sonic Automotive; Long Beach BMW
09.2022 - 04.2023
Sales Manager/Inventory/Wholesale/Sales
Street Smartz Auto
08.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Sales Manager/Sales Associate
South Bay Mazda
11.2017 - 07.2021
Sales
Mckenna VW of Cerritos
01.2015 - 10.2017
Sales
Tustin Nissan
11.2012 - 12.2014
Detail/Sales
Street Smartz Auto
02.2008 - 10.2011
Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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