Kristen Johnson
Park Rapids,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 25+ years of relationship driven sales and sales/management experience and a proven knowledge of customer communications, contract compliance, and team building. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my talents and abilities to fill a management role with your company.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Officer
LEECH LAKE DISTRIBUTORS/REEDS OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures
- Reduced the risk of financial penalties by conducting thorough internal audits on a regular basis
- Held ongoing training sessions as regulations change to ensure all staff working in firearms are up to date
- Ensured timely identification of potential issues by establishing robust monitoring systems and controls
- Provided expert guidance on complex regulatory matters, enabling informed decision-making within the organization
- Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation
- Mitigated legal risks by proactively identifying gaps in existing policies and recommending improvements
Finance Director
FOUR STARS FINANCE-D&M LEASING
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Responsible for all aspects of deals done through Hernco franchise dealerships (Ford, Chevrolet/Buick, CJDR)
- Train and direct sales agents in all aspects of deal structure - Responsible for directing appropriate closing techniques to increase closing ratios and gross profit - Negotiate with all national lenders to secure financing- Responsible for prompt funding from lenders
Finance Director
HONDA OF DENTON
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Staffed, trained, and supervised the finance department of a newly acquired dealership - Conducted in depth training on leasing, conventional financing, and best practices - Concurrently maintained personal production consistently exceeding corporate set goals - Negotiated and secured all financing for all departments; prime and sub-prime credit
Finance Director
LAND ROVER DALLAS
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Negotiated and secured all financing for both Land Rover Dallas and Snell Select - Increasing finance profitability by 65% by increasing finance product sales - Built relationships with clientele while finalizing contracts on luxury vehicles - Closed and signed between 90 and 120 contracts per month
Finance Manager
LUTE RILEY HONDA
11.2005 - 10.2012
- Consistently achieved standing in top 10% of Honda Finance Managers for Sonic Automotive nationally - Met and exceeded monthly corporate budget and goals by at least 10% - Assisted in training finance managers with a focus on compliance - Processed an average of 100 contracts monthly from client interview through contracting and funding
Education
Licensed All Lines Adjuster All Lines -
TEXAS DEPT OF INSURANCE
AUSTIN, TX11.2012
Completed certification in automotive finance sales and compliance -
ETHOS GROUP FINANCE TRAINING
IRVING, TX10.2005
General Lines Agent License Life, Accident, and Health -
TEXAS DEPT OF INSURANCE
AUSTIN, TX12.2003
Skills
- Operational Expertise in Ford DealerConnect, Chrysler DealerConnect, and GM Global Connect
- Extensive programming experience with CDK
- 10 years working in Reynolds & Reynolds
- Document Review
- Auditing processes
- Retail Operations
- Customer Service
- Sales expertise
- Driven Work Ethic
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Compliance Officer
LEECH LAKE DISTRIBUTORS/REEDS OUTDOOR OUTFITTERS
07.2021 - Current
Finance Director
FOUR STARS FINANCE-D&M LEASING
01.2015 - 04.2020
Finance Director
HONDA OF DENTON
01.2014 - 01.2015
Finance Director
LAND ROVER DALLAS
10.2012 - 12.2013
Finance Manager
LUTE RILEY HONDA
11.2005 - 10.2012
Licensed All Lines Adjuster All Lines -
TEXAS DEPT OF INSURANCE
Completed certification in automotive finance sales and compliance -
ETHOS GROUP FINANCE TRAINING
General Lines Agent License Life, Accident, and Health -
TEXAS DEPT OF INSURANCE
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