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Katie Zahedi

McKinney,Texas

Summary

Driven by The Growth Opportunities and Complexity of The Automotive Industry. Well-versed automotive marketing professional with 14 years of valuable in-depth automotive industry knowledge including; wholesale and retail vehicle marketing, data management, data distribution, account management, administrative support and accounting. Seeking opportunities that will allow me to make an impact in this constantly evolving industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Agent

Redfin
05.2023 - Current
  • Independent contractor who conducts field events with clients including, home tours and open houses.
  • Show properties to potential buyers and explain the features, value and benefits of available homes.
  • Arrange and scheduled appointments through multiple platforms with listing agents, home owners/sellers and clients.
  • Accompany clients to pre inspections.
  • Communicate clients feedback with lead agents promptly after each tour.
  • Flyer pick up and drop off and new listings.

Account Services Team Lead

Liquid Motors, Inc.
08.2007 - 03.2021
  • Manage the complete compliance and implementation of all new accounts including: auto dealerships, re-sellers, consignors, auto auctions and fleet companies
  • Provide direct communication for new customers to ensure successful application of hardware and software integrations
  • Set up independent auto auction accounts with integration to all major online wholesale auctions – ADESA,
  • OVE and SmartAuction
  • Manage and develop efficient ways to complete business processes and procedures
  • Configure and analyze inventory data integration with DMS systems and other data sources
  • Serve as primary liaison between dealerships and third-party vendors to configure data distribution to various classified marketplaces and dealer websites
  • Manage social media pages across multiple platforms
  • Work directly with the graphics and design team to promote brand image and marketing materials for dealerships
  • Collaborate with the graphics design team on the design of our trade show booth
  • Document cases in SplendidCRM for technical support assistance requests from clients
  • Gather stock photography images on all new vehicles for retail customers
  • Assisted the Marketing Director and sales team at NADA 2010 and 2012, the largest international gathering of franchised car dealers and auto industry professionals.

Office Manager

Liquid Motors, Inc.
08.2007 - 03.2021
  • Manage and perform all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable job duties using QuickBooks
  • Perform complex general accounting functions including: maintaining effective internal accounting controls and establishing and maintaining proper accounting records
  • Develop and enforce new procedures, systems and application of accounting changes and requirements
  • Establish and maintain effective billing processes for large re-marketing accounts, fleet companies and finance companies
  • Prepare and distribute monthly invoices across multiple business lines
  • Compose month-end vehicle sales reports for auto auctions
  • Deposit and post payments in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Calculate and process tax expenses for the month end
  • Prepare payroll on a bi-weekly basis for a staff of 15
  • Collaborate extensively with external auditors during year-end audit processes to ensure full cooperation and compliance with all qualified requests
  • Organize and maintain files/records on all matters, as appropriate
  • Effectively anticipate and respond to the needs of the executive
  • Facilitate all new hire orientation, paperwork, benefit enrollments, terminations and employee changes
  • Plan and coordinate travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation
  • Plan in-house or off-site activities
  • Mercedes-Benz of Plano offers new and pre-owned luxury vehicles to drivers in the greater Dallas area.

Front Desk Receptionist

Mercedes-Benz of Plano
05.2006 - 07.2007
  • Provided excellent service by greeting customers, answering phone calls, and providing clerical support to the office and other employees
  • Directed customers to the correct department, notified the appropriate person that a customer was waiting, and introduced the customer to a salesperson.

Education

CHAMPIONS SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE
Texas
04.2023

SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
Lubbock, TX
2006

COLLIN COLLEGE
McKinney, TX
2005

Skills

  • Excellent networking capabilities
  • Thrives in a competitive fast paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Self-assured and confident
  • Highly organized and process oriented
  • Strong work ethic and motivation to excel
  • Platforms: Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, GM SupplyPower, SplendidCRM, Salesforce CRM, DealerSuite, eSAP, DMI InfoIQ

References

Bob Nouri 

Founder 

BN Dealerships Auto Group and

Nouri/Shaver Auto Group

(405)-620-0511


Dean Pontikos

Sales Associate

Fletcher Jones Motorcars

(949)-280-2399


Amir Ahmadian

Owner

Dallas European Auto

(469)-226-4912



Certification

  • Real Estate Agent, TX
  • License #803959

Timeline

Associate Agent

Redfin
05.2023 - Current

Account Services Team Lead

Liquid Motors, Inc.
08.2007 - 03.2021

Office Manager

Liquid Motors, Inc.
08.2007 - 03.2021

Front Desk Receptionist

Mercedes-Benz of Plano
05.2006 - 07.2007

CHAMPIONS SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE

SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE

COLLIN COLLEGE

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