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Levi Pugh

Avon,IN

Summary

Finance Director with 10+ years of experience driving sales and financial performance. Proven record of increasing profitability 15% yoy through process improvements, customer acquisition and retention strategies, and implementing high-impact financial processes. Skilled in developing and coaching cross-functional processes for continued growth and profit. Recognized for decisive leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and delivering high performer results.

Persistence and perseverance is key.

"For success, Attitude is equally as important as Ability"


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Director

Asbury Automotive Group
04.2023 - Current

Hare Honda

-Train new and existing staff members in various financial procedures, systems and compliance to prepare for job requirements.
-Support management team, sales, and office on compliance and achieving audit targets.
-Forecast growth and categorized improvements within department for following year budget.
-Increase revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
-Train and lead finance managers along with team members on sales process, presentation process and compliance.
-Consult with representatives of lending agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
-Assisting in deal flow, loan processing and funding while meeting dealer quotas on per deal gross, insurance products sold per deal and overall revenue generated within finance department.
-Work close with finance managers, sales managers and sales team for store growth and overall customer experience.
-Evaluate applications against outline specifications for approval, rejection or recommend adjustments for approval.
-Work to secure financing for consumers purchasing new and used vehicles while providing best guidance and customer service.
-Work to secure commercial financing for business accounts.

Finance Manager

Asbury Automotive Group
12.2017 - 04.2023

Transfer to Hare Honda October 2021, Bill Estes Chevrolet, Company Acquisition by Asbury Automotive Group Fed. 2019

Hybrid Manager (Used Car Mgr & Finance Mgr) Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Prime, Sub-Prime & Commercial Lending
  • Work to secure financing for consumers purchasing new and used vehicles while providing best guidance and customer service.

Sales Consultant

Bill Estes Auto Group & Crown Auto Group
08.2015 - 11.2017

Bill Estes Chevrolet, Crown Buick GMC

  • High traffic dealerships with great numbers. Self-motivated to meet personal and dealership sales quotas. Working to generate as many leads as possible through connections and cold calls, on top of daily dealership traffic.

Bill Estes Chevrolet, Indianapolis, IN - 1yr, 8 months, Aug 2015 - April 2017

Crown Buick GMC, St. Petersburg, FL - 8 months, April 2017 - Nov 2017

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Danville Community High School
Danville, IN
05.2013

Skills

  • Sales
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Financial Resources Management
  • Customer Service
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Insurance Negotiation
  • Loan Collateral Handling
  • Loan Processing
  • CRM Tracking
  • Credit Approval and Denial
  • Team Building Leadership
  • Budgeting
  • Market Planning
  • Client Acquisition

Certification

  • Finance & Insurance Management - Sales & Compliance, Asbury Automotive Group - 2019 to Current
  • Notary Public, IN. 2018 to Current
  • Finance & Insurance Management - Sales & Compliance, The Warranty Group - 2018
  • Sales Training University, Cardone Training Technologies, Inc. - 2017

Timeline

Finance Director

Asbury Automotive Group
04.2023 - Current

Finance Manager

Asbury Automotive Group
12.2017 - 04.2023

Sales Consultant

Bill Estes Auto Group & Crown Auto Group
08.2015 - 11.2017

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

High School Diploma -

Danville Community High School

Character References

Sean Daniels - CEO/President, DRE LLC *317-371-0060

Brian Laser - Hub Operations, UPS *317-966-8162

Rob Yeary - CEO/President, Universal Roofing *317-358-7591

Keith Garcia - Prior Finance Director, Asbury Auto (Bill Estes) *732-552-9999