Paulie Pereira
Conway,SC
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record, excelling in financial analysis and compliance monitoring. Adept at mentoring teams and driving operational success, I leverage strong leadership and customer relationship management skills to achieve strategic goals and enhance profitability. I have intentionally cultivated a diverse range of skills, allowing me to bring extensive knowledge across multiple areas.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Director
Autoworld of Conway
Conway, S.C.
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with department heads to align financial goals with operational objectives.
- Oversaw compliance with financial regulations and internal policies across departments.
- Mentored finance team members on best practices in accounting and analysis techniques.
- Managed budgeting processes and financial forecasting for dealership operations.
Maintenance Manager
Poughkeepsie City School District
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Conducted boiler maintenance for steam, oil, and gas systems.
- Executed grounds maintenance to ensure safe, clean environments.
- Supervised daily maintenance operations for school facilities and grounds.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and systems.
- Coordinated repairs and upgrades for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Sales Professional / Inventory Manager
Miller MotorCars
Greenwich, C.T.
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Ferrari, Bugatti, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren, Pagani, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Czinger, DeTomaso,
- Sold exotic, super, and hypercars to clients worldwide, providing white glove service and exceeding clients expectations.
- Built deals from start to finish. Showing vehicles, submitting credit applications, working with banks to obtain financing and providing a dream delivery experience.
- Maintained inventory for all brands, ensured vehicles were detailed, PDI'd, and ready for viewing with all services up to date.
Sales Manager
Bay Ridge Honda, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mazda
Brooklyn, N.Y.
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed 16 salespersons across 4 buildings. Built deals, TO'd, and introduced the 'Vehicle Exchange Program' capturing sales from the service department.
- The vehicle exchange program generated $183,000 profit within the first 9 months proving to be profitable and successful.
- Trained new sales personnel on the process of selling cars and tested sales regularly to ensure product knowledge was up to par.
Education
Mathematics and Science
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.Skills
- Reynolds & Reynolds and CDK expertise
- X-Time and Provision knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Fast learner and adaptive
- Attentive and organized
- Leadership and management experience
- Customer service excellence
- Training and hiring processes
- Financial analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Financial statement preparation
- Compliance monitoring
Certification
Active status Certified National Facility Locksmith
Accomplishments
Awarded Council of Sales Leadership Silver Membership from American Honda Motor Corporation for exceeding annual sales expectations for 2014
Awards
- Published in 'World's Best Poets 2012'
Personal Information
Automotive professional in multiple aspects from sales, service, BDC, and management.
Timeline
Finance Director
Autoworld of Conway
10.2023 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Poughkeepsie City School District
04.2019 - 09.2023
Sales Professional / Inventory Manager
Miller MotorCars
09.2017 - 06.2019
Sales Manager
Bay Ridge Honda, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mazda
04.2015 - 02.2017
Mathematics and Science
Dutchess Community College