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Matthew Johnson
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in all levels of Sales and Services, excelling in lead generation and negotiation. Cultivated strong client relationships while securing favorable contract terms.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Broker
La Puerta Real Estate Services
02.2021 - Current
- Cultivated lasting relationships with past clients through consistent follow-up contact to support their ongoing real estate needs or concerns.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by effectively leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
- Negotiated real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Facilitated successful negotiations between buyers and sellers to reach mutually beneficial agreements in a timely manner.
Finance Manager
Fiesta Auto Group
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
General Manager
Krumland Auto Group
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
General Sales Manager
Automax - Melloy Auto Group
04.2008 - 09.2017
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Implemented effective pricing strategies that balanced profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
Finance Director
Melloy Nissan
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-1988
Skills
- Lead generation
- Negotiation
- Market research
- Contract negotiation
- Real estate law
- Staff management
- Business development
- Contracting
- Financing requirements
- Title examination
- Social media marketing
- Net operating income formulation
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
Author of several Books - including Frozen Camelot and the Whispers of Three Women. Write under the name Kenneth Diamond.
Frozen Camelot won the 2024 International Impact award for Historical Fiction.
Completed Certificate of Dealership Accounting. Tony Nolan and Associates.
Completed 12 month Dealership General Management course NADA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingInterests
Painting
Golf
Timeline
Real Estate Broker
La Puerta Real Estate Services
02.2021 - Current
Finance Manager
Fiesta Auto Group
02.2019 - 11.2019
General Manager
Krumland Auto Group
09.2017 - 01.2019
General Sales Manager
Automax - Melloy Auto Group
04.2008 - 09.2017
Finance Director
Melloy Nissan
03.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Mexico
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