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Ryan Painter

Fort Walton Beach

Summary

Dynamic Finance Manager with a proven track record, excelling in negotiating optimal automotive financing deals and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong negotiation skills and a goal-oriented mindset with consistent achievement of performance targets, while enhancing dealership revenue through innovative financial solutions and strategic upselling of additional products.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCE MANAGER

TIM SMITH ACURA
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations and company policies regarding automotive financing transactions.
  • Collaborated with sales managers to develop effective strategies for overcoming financial obstacles during vehicle negotiations.
  • Streamlined loan approval processes for enhanced customer experience and faster turnaround times.
  • Assisted customers with challenging credit histories in securing suitable loan options to facilitate vehicle purchases.
  • Consistently achieved monthly performance targets through strategic planning and execution of innovative financing solutions.
  • Maximized profitability by negotiating and structuring optimal automotive financing deals.
  • Improved overall department efficiency by implementing streamlined procedures simplifying documentation requirements reducing unnecessary delays.
  • Optimized dealership revenue by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings such as extended warranties and insurance packages.

FINANCE MANAGER

STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Maximized profitability by negotiating and structuring optimal automotive financing deals.
  • Optimized dealership revenue by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings such as extended warranties and insurance packages.
  • Assisted customers with challenging credit histories in securing suitable loan options to facilitate vehicle purchases.
  • Consistently achieved monthly performance targets through strategic planning and execution of innovative financing solutions.
  • Enhanced dealership sales by providing comprehensive financial solutions to clients seeking vehicle purchase or lease agreements.
  • Supported sales objectives, collaborating with sales team to identify opportunities for finance-related upsells.

FINANCE MANAGER

GARY SMITH HONDA
02.2014 - 09.2017
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations and company policies regarding automotive financing transactions.
  • Developed strong relationships with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions to secure the best financing options for customers.
  • Collaborated with sales managers to develop effective strategies for overcoming financial obstacles during vehicle negotiations.
  • Assisted customers with challenging credit histories in securing suitable loan options to facilitate vehicle purchases.
  • Maximized profitability by negotiating and structuring optimal automotive financing deals.
  • Optimized dealership revenue by identifying opportunities for additional product offerings such as extended warranties and insurance packages.

SALES ASSOCIATE

GARY SMITH HONDA
03.2003 - 08.2014
  • Conducted thorough product research and attended training sessions to maintain expert knowledge of current automotive trends and models.
  • Negotiated trade-in values fairly while balancing customer satisfaction with dealership profitability objectives.
  • Enhanced customer experience by promptly addressing concerns, resolving issues efficiently, and providing exceptional service throughout the sales process.
  • Increased dealership sales by proactively engaging with potential customers and showcasing vehicle features.

Education

High School Diploma -

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
MACON, IL
05-1997

Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Contract preparation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Continuous improvement focus
  • Automotive industry
  • Credit history review
  • Cash handling
  • Decision-making

Timeline

FINANCE MANAGER

TIM SMITH ACURA
09.2024 - Current

FINANCE MANAGER

STEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
10.2017 - 09.2019

FINANCE MANAGER

GARY SMITH HONDA
02.2014 - 09.2017

SALES ASSOCIATE

GARY SMITH HONDA
03.2003 - 08.2014

High School Diploma -

MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Ryan Painter