Responsible for obtaining and reviewing purchaser credit applications, pulling credit reports, budgeting customers from credit reports, and structuring loans or leases based on the underwriting guidelines of banks, finance companies and/or lease companies
Other responsibilities include protecting the dealer, getting financing for the new and used vehicle buyers, and creating additional income for the dealership by selling protective options
Common job duties for an automotive finance manager include assessing car buyer needs, meeting monthly sales goals, building and maintaining relationships with lending agencies, and training the sales team on available finance and lease programs
Keep customers informed from start to finish
Prepare & send written communications/documentations
Ensure timely transaction
Assist customers with all aspects of vehicle ownership
Supply order statuses to manager
Maintain CSI
Calculate lease and purchase options for customers
Quote accurate payments
Mortgage Loan Originator
STERLING MORTGAGE GROUP AT ELEMENT
03.2021 - 07.2022
Educate, advise, and guide potential borrowers through the loan application process
I have a passion for helping people and possess the ability to understand and navigate complex financial documents
Collect financial information (e.g
Taxes, debts)
Evaluate creditworthiness and eligibility for obtaining a mortgage loan
Interview clients
Guide clients through mortgage loan options
Prepare and submit mortgage loan applications
Ensure data are in line with national and local financial rules
Monitor and report on application processes
Inform clients about loan approval or rejection
Help resolve problems with applications
Research new mortgage loan policies
Ensure compliance with privacy laws and confidentiality policies throughout the process
Build a supportive referral network (e.g
With clients, lenders, real estate agents)
Sales Consultant
Wallace Auto Group
Stuart
02.2020 - 03.2021
Greet customers arriving at the dealership
Showcase the dealership's vehicles and explain their features and warranties to customers
Answer customer questions about cars, financing and purchase process
Accompany customers on test drives, collecting licenses and documentation beforehand per best practices
Negotiate car prices and trade-in values for customers' vehicles
Coordinate with the finance department to determine each customer's financing and ownership options
Contact past customers to ensure they are satisfied with their vehicles
Processed auto title
VP Operations
Dung Le Enterprises
Miami
07.2018 - 02.2020
Manage operations for 10 stores
Directed and trained personnel in how to sell while increasing revenue over 32%
Implementing effective marketing strategies, retooling the sales force
Worked on getting customers financed for large purchases
Franchise Sales Manager
Jewelry Repair Enterprises
Boca
08.2014 - 07.2018
Managed high volume of internet leads
Conducted in-home and webinar interviews with perspective investors
Processed franchise applications and ensured documentary proof of business and financial capability
Surveyed and analyzed perspective regions of the country for growth
Led sales calls with the Business Development teams to establish new franchisee placement and expansion goals
Directed sales team training and development programs to drive lead generation
Owner / Agent
Allstate Insurance
Pompano
12.2010 - 11.2014
Relationship building
Providing excellent customer service by processing payments & report claims
Conducting needs based policy reviews and updating policies
Cross-selling existing customers with other Allstate products
Prospecting and generating new business through leads & referrals
Generating quotes
Conducting policy reviews & updating policies
Training new agents how to sell
Overseeing all employees conform to state regulations
Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Gardens Home Management Services
Palm
01.2007 - 12.2010
Directed all sales and operations for this leading South Florida estate management company
Grew business to prominence as a market leader for home management services
Oversaw financial planning, business analysis, and marketing efforts
Directed 28 employees responsible for home watch, administration, and construction projects
Managed vendor relationships and administered service contracts
Achieved 15% increase in sales through diligent prospecting and client development
Significantly improved employee performance through development of specific sales and marketing goals and implementation of incentive programs
Successfully negotiated profitable sale of company in 2008
VP
Jewelry Repair Enterprises
Delray
01.1996 - 12.2007
Built successful jewelry repair company from the ground up, establishing franchise marketing and sales programs and guiding franchisees in site selection and sales training
Maintained executive position upon sale of company, with responsibility for guiding real estate analysis, site selection, store design, and construction and lease negotiating
Played key role in training and developing personnel to achieve optimal performance
Directed a 15-member staff and administered annual operating budgets up to $250K
Spearheaded sustainable business growth, doubling franchises from 75 to 150
Led sales of international master franchisees, leading to sale of master franchise in Canada
Achieved 20% increase in franchise sales through conceptualization and implementation of an innovative marketing program
Founder / President
Jewelry Repair Enterprises
01.1984 - 12.1996
Developed and refined concept of this mall-based while-you-wait jewelry and watch repair service
Managed all aspects of company finances, established corporate policies and procedures, and recruited/trained a 15-member staff
Analyzed markets and directed site selection and construction projects
Within six years, propelled a $15K investment with a single-kiosk location into a nationwide corporation with 75 locations grossing $30M
Established brand and marketing message to Position Company for launch of franchised services throughout the U.S
And Canada
Positioned Company for profitable sale and led negotiation process