Michael Taylor
Katy,TX
Summary
I have worked within John Deere and the Doggett organization for over 20 years. My experiences include Credit underwriting, Sales, Management, Asset disposition, Territory Support. I have had roles in Construction, Agriculture and Golf & Turf.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-General Sales
Doggett
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for growing market share within our Account Manager group while also offering support to our territory reps/CCE team as needed.
- Monitor all levels of support for Sales Team including A/R, Insurance, Finance, Shop, Parts and Rental.
- Assist our Administration and Accounting teams to ensure sales are booked and funded.
- Support Organization in achieving all goals set forth by John Deere.
Director of Finance
Doggett
07.2021 - Current
- Revised lease return process with JDF/Doggett resulting in status change from Tier 4 to Tier 1.
- Grew Finance income from $1.1MM to $1.6MM with increases every year from 2021-2024.
- Developed four grade levels within the department for future internal advancements.
- Approvals increased to 96% while bookings increased to over 80%.
- Department is a leader in many key metrics compared to other Deere Dealers.
Territory Finance Manager
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Responsible for growing finance market share within the Doggett organization.
- Traveled and worked with all DMS and DHMS sales reps and management to increase sales and finance offerings.
- Responsible for bringing programs to market.
- Monitored and collected on customers that went behind on their obligations to John Deere Financial.
Account Manager- Large AG
John Deere Financial
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Responsible for working with our largest AG customers and developing custom leases for their businesses.
- Worked with AG dealers to develop financing options for their largest customers.
Asset Management Specialist
John Deere Financial
11.2009 - 02.2012
- Developed the lease return process to increase engagement in the Deere dealership group.
- Determined value of equipment for credit team to determine appropriate loan to value calculations.
- Processed and priced units that were sold through JDF online auction services.
- Set Residual values for leases.
- Closed out a large dealer selling over 250 assets in one year with limited financial loss to Deere/JDF.
National Account Manger-Golf & Turf Credit
John Deere Financial
01.2004 - 11.2009
- Responsible for credit underwriting Golf and Turf deals up to $5MM.
- Presenting deals to JDF credit committee when exceeding department approval levels.
- Covered JDF National accounts where I was responsible for growing finance share and building relationships with key decision makers.
- Developed Marketing strategies to increase finance unit market share within our dealer network.
- Managed a support team that delivered service to our largest Golf and Turf dealers.
Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IASkills
- Sales management
- Staff development
- Operations management
Timeline
Manager-General Sales
Doggett
01.2024 - Current
Director of Finance
Doggett
07.2021 - Current
Territory Finance Manager
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
10.2013 - 07.2021
Account Manager- Large AG
John Deere Financial
02.2012 - 10.2013
Asset Management Specialist
John Deere Financial
11.2009 - 02.2012
National Account Manger-Golf & Turf Credit
John Deere Financial
01.2004 - 11.2009
University of Iowa