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Julio Ruiz

Mcallen,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Risk Specialist

DataScan
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Monitor franchise and independent auto dealer’s inventory
  • Excellent and friendly communication with dealer’s managers and owners in order to get all documentation requested by clients
  • Advised clients of any possible risks during or post audit.
  • Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance

Dealer Account Manager

Westlake Financial Services
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.

Branch Supervisor

Lobel Financial
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Build, rekindle, and/or maintain business relation with auto dealerships
  • Underwrite and rehash loans submitted by dealership
  • Call dealers collect documents needed to fund loan.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual team members and departments.
  • Assisted front-line staff with handling difficulties, resolving problems and managing large transactions.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.

Sales Associate

Hacienda Ford
01.2017 - 02.2017
  • Assisted clients in the purchase on their next vehicle by listening to their needs and wants I was able to guide them to the right unit
  • Reached top 5 salesman out of 20 by keeping in touch with previous customer as well as new ones.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
  • Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.

Automotive Sales Consultant

Payne Auto Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Utilized CRM program to develop new business
  • Approached walk in clients and strengthen my pipeline
  • Consult with service advisors for any potential leads.
  • Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
  • Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Lending and Service Manager

South Texas FCU
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Assisted COO/VP of Operations achieve lending goals
  • Keep track of all new loans, tiers, and delinquency
  • Provided guidance to MSRs with lending questions
  • Trained employees to cross sell credit union products (example: GAP, Credit Life, Disability, and Warranty)
  • Maintained an excellent business communication with local dealerships to grow credit union’s lending portfolio.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Senior Underwriter

SECURITY 1ST FCU
07.2004 - 07.2013
  • Review an average of 786 applications monthly
  • Financed over $10 million in 2008 with an average of over 25% approval ratio
  • Evaluated the financial strength of borrowers to determine risk and repayment capacity.

Education

Texas Credit Union
2002

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South Texas College
1999

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South Texas College
1998

High School Diploma - undefined

McAllen Memorial High School
1996

Skills

  • Well organized, team player, fast learner, and leadership skills
  • Staff Training
  • Leadership and Change Management
  • Customer Service
  • Handling Complaints
  • Bank Secrecy Act

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Field Risk Specialist

DataScan
08.2020 - 12.2021

Dealer Account Manager

Westlake Financial Services
12.2019 - 03.2020

Branch Supervisor

Lobel Financial
04.2018 - 07.2019

Sales Associate

Hacienda Ford
01.2017 - 02.2017

Automotive Sales Consultant

Payne Auto Group
01.2016 - 01.2017

Lending and Service Manager

South Texas FCU
08.2013 - 12.2015

Senior Underwriter

SECURITY 1ST FCU
07.2004 - 07.2013

Texas Credit Union

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South Texas College

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South Texas College

High School Diploma - undefined

McAllen Memorial High School
Julio Ruiz