Growth-focused leader with many years' accomplishment managing finances to maximize profitability for automobile dealerships, while capitalizing on a quickly evolving market to maintain a competitive edge.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Finance Director
McAllen Motorcars
McAllen, TX
11.2024 - Current
Lead all aspects of a sales manager and finance director's duties.
Assist the sales staff with the sale of vehicles from; helping present the bank offer to the client and helping to close the sale.
As the finance director I secure financing for the customer and finalize all the paperwork necessary for the financial institution.
Facilitate weekly meetings with the owner and sales staff on the day-to-day business operations.
Dealer Account Manager
Lendbuzz Funding LLC
Mission, TX
05.2023 - 11.2024
Met with and consulted with Dealer Principles and Independent dealers to establish relationships between Lendbuzz Financial products and dealers.
Aided in understanding guidelines along with underwriting and funding deals.
Financial Services Consultant
Penske Toyota of Pharr
Pharr, TX
10.2018 - 05.2023
Manage financial operations to optimize dealership profit and growth.
Account Manager
One Main Financial
Weslaco, TX
10.2017 - 10.2018
Provided financial assistance and loan options to clients in need.
Met with local car lot owners to offer auto loan services for their clients.
Cultivated relationships with local business owners to maximize office profitability.
Finance & Insurance Manager
Hacienda Ford
Edinburg, TX
09.2016 - 05.2017
Led all aspects of post-sale financial management and insurance allocation across dealership operations, meeting with clients to offer and procure individualized products and services to meet client needs.
Ensured completion and accuracy of all legal documents to facilitate sales within a timely fashion.
Identified complex client needs and aligned accessories, products, warranties, and services to meet those needs following vehicle purchase, actively achieving 65%+ on warranty rates, exceeding dealership goals by greater than 15%.
Exceeded many operational metrics, including GAP metrics by 10%+, achieving greater than 70%.
Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to optimize client satisfaction and retention rates.
Recognized by senior leadership for dedication to accuracy and efficiency, consistently achieving the least amount of quality issues on files during audits.
Finance Director
Bert Ogden Mazda/KIA
Mission, TX
10.2015 - 09.2016
Directed client relationship development to identify complex needs, developing and administering financial options to meet those needs.
Oversaw accuracy of entire credit application to optimize credit approval.
Facilitated weekly meetings with the Finance Team to determine current operational challenges and to brainstorm corrective actions, while delegating pending client files to enhance closure process.
Fostered relationships with bank personnel to streamline the credit approval process and to achieve enhanced credit options for clients.
Finance & Insurance Manager
Spikes Ford
Mission, TX
05.2014 - 09.2015
Managed complex financial operations to maximize dealership profit, growth, and implementing best-in-class strategies to increase sale potential and return.
Developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients while procuring new services and products to enhance automobile sales and customer services.
Sales Consultant/Finance & Insurance Manager
Rio Motor Co.
Grande City, TX
11.2011 - 05.2014
Met with and consulted clients, addressing complex clients' needs to establish relationships, gather necessary information, and administer superior services to meet needs.
Implemented best-in-class consultative sales and finance tactics to provide clients with needs-specific services, increasing client satisfaction and retention rates.
Developed critical and lasting relationships with key clients to facilitate product sales, while actively meeting and exceeding client expectations and needs.
Spearheaded sale closing through identification of client needs and provision of customized solutions.
Education
Pharmacy Technician -
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants
Skills
Financial Management
Account Development & Growth
Client Needs Assessment
Consultative & Solution Selling
Exceeding Profit Goals
Product Expertise
Dealership Operations
Client Satisfaction & Retention
Relationship Development
Career Accomplishments
Consistently exceed sales and financial metrics set by dealerships.
Promote great warranty sales and service sales through excellent marketing skills.
Earn recognition from senior leadership for dedication to quality service.