Tacara Mardis
Kingston,OK
Summary
Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined & Aggressive in sales & negotiating delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Highly skilled in building relationships with the clients, and coworkers while delivering efficient but compassionate care. Friendly, compassionate, strong, dependable and hardworking. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager / Project Manager
Wholesale Manufactured Homes
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Reduced backlogged inventory by $6.7 million within 1 year
- Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue
- Created and managed Excel and Google sheets for tracking inventory (stock & special order), monies deposited, corporate inventory, salesman cost & GP for monthly and yearly sales, sales margin % and commission payouts
- Coordinated with factory delivery of homes coming in from several states away to maintain smooth flow of homes moving in and out
- Built and maintained outstanding relationships with several mortgage companies across US
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing, and sales
- Trained sales employees on duties, policies, and procedures
- Trained finance managers on home mortgage loans
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget
- Supervised sales and finance employees through planning, assignments, and direction
- Recruited, trained, and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators
- Created and tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective management
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll, and accounting programs into centralized systems
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Coordinated with factory delivery of homes coming in from several states away to maintain smooth flow of homes moving in and out
- Built and maintained outstanding relationships with several mortgage companies across US.
Finance Manager
Wholesale Manufactured Homes
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts, and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws
- Scheduled closing meeting after gathering and preparing loan package documentation
- Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about the loan process
- Helped clients fill out loan applications and find ideal loan options
- Educated customers regarding actions and strategies for debt repayment
- Gathered client debt, credit, and income information to determine loan eligibility
- Informed customers of application deadlines, approvals, and denials
- Assessed financial means and desires of each client in order to set up appropriate mortgage packages
- Complied applications and paperwork and double-checked for accuracy
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and property evaluations to determine the feasibility of granting loan approval
- Developed and maintained relationships with local real estate agents
- Promoted a strong commitment to productive loan processing by following up with necessary parties and quickly resolving issues
- Obtained and verified clearance of underwriting conditions to prepare the loan file for submission and approval
- Gathered property appraisals, surveys, and tax records to update mortgage loan files
- Completed the closing process by collaborating with mortgage originators, title companies, and government clerks
- Educated clients regarding guidelines and adjustments of loan contracts and packages
- Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action
- Developed loan contracts and explained contract terms to clients
- Handled in-house banking using a MICR / Remote Deposit Machine
- Identified customer financial needs, goals, and objectives and offered appropriate financial products to suit needs
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information
- Built and maintained client relationships through quality, personalized interactions.
Business Manager
MM Horses & Cattle
01.2005 - 07.2023
- Manage company finances with accurate QuickBooks entries and bank reconciliation
- Evaluated the monthly cattle headcount and prepare billing statements within Microsoft Excel
- Work closely with large cattle companies' office managers in order to maintain a structured ledger of incoming and outgoing cattle
- Highly successful in resolving collections and billing disputes with tact, efficiency, and kindness
- Track financial progress of horses, cattle, and equipment purchased and sold
- Work closely with tax accountants in several states to ensure all tax preparation is prepared to their expectations
- Negotiated price on all buying, selling, and shipping of merchandise and stock.
Office / Business Manager
Petzold Racing, LLC
01.2003 - 06.2020
- Payroll preparation for employees across US
- Preparing and handling all invoicing and billing
- Proficient QuickBooks and computer skills
- Prepared quarterly taxes in Oklahoma and Texas
- Liaised with leadership to oversee and execute financial, budget, and contractual matters
- Maintained high level of respect with all companies that were to be negotiated or partnered with
- Recommended innovative alternatives to generate revenue and reduce unnecessary costs
- Assisted in processing travel and expenses by gathering receipts, coding charges, and submitting worksheets
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits, and assessed financial transaction reports
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments
- Coordinated with internal teams and external stakeholders to support business growth through development of new features.
Accounting / Bookkeeper
Marina Del Rey
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Hired for contracted time to clean QuickBooks system and train office manager how to maintain QB with accuracy
- Cleaned, maintained, and updated accounting records by performing duties such as recording, posting transactions in journals, and general ledger for accounts
- Prepare and issue invoices and follow up on late accounts in discreet and professional manner
- Maintain bank account records, reconcile bank accounts to ensure accuracy
- Prepare monthly accounting summaries and reports
- Provide clerical and administrative support to company as requested
- Recording, posting transactions for accounts payable/receivable
- Worked closely with business owners, customers, and staff to confirm pricing and any changes in pricing
- Worked closely with accountants for MDR to maintain good, smooth tax year-end.
Office / Sales Manager
Petzold Buildings, LLC
03.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed Lawton Oklahoma and Amarillo Texas offices
- Generated new business through successful networking
- Tracked sales unit progress toward predetermined targets to identify emerging obstacles and develop resolution plans
- Organized and maintained documents, files, and records
- Represented work unit at meetings or conferences to serve as a liaison for owner
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and maximize delivery of units
- Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork, and maintaining documents
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials
- Tracked shipments and promptly addressed delivery discrepancies and delays
- Prepared inventory for shipment as required by OK & TX state laws
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries, and overseeing outgoing deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Navajo High School
Altus, OK1997
Skills
- Licensed Real Estate Agent (Oklahoma)
- Licensed Insurance Agent (Oklahoma)
- Strong negotiating & sales skills
- Computer proficient Excel / Word / Outlook / Google Sheets
- Originality and Creativity
- Sales Tracking
- Creative Problem Solving & Support
- Administrative Management
- Strong networker
- Team player
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Records Organization and Management
- Policy/Program Development
- Supervision and Training
- Customer Service Management
- Sales Team Development
- Cost Reduction
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
General Manager / Project Manager
Wholesale Manufactured Homes
07.2020 - 07.2023
Finance Manager
Wholesale Manufactured Homes
07.2020 - 07.2023
Accounting / Bookkeeper
Marina Del Rey
08.2019 - 03.2020
Business Manager
MM Horses & Cattle
01.2005 - 07.2023
Office / Sales Manager
Petzold Buildings, LLC
03.2004 - 05.2008
Office / Business Manager
Petzold Racing, LLC
01.2003 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Navajo High School
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