Summary
A strong background with over 15 years of management in the automotive, retail, and finance industry. Thrives well when empowered to use analytical and problem-solving skills to develop strategy and solutions. Proven relationship and team builder that embraces a fast paced work environment. Strong track record of exceeding targets through growth initiatives. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, account management, as well as data analysis. Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, SaaS, ADP, and Statistical and BI Platforms. Intellectually curious and highly motivated to succeed. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
Work History
Store Optimization Analyst
Camping World
- Analyze consumer and market data and potential.
Visit stores and interview store and regional managers, building alignment and presenting recommendations.
- Asset decisions to improve brand-wide sales/square foot performance for retail categories and RV sales.
- Strategic recommendations on where to introduce sales of RVs at existing Gander Outdoors locations to optimize space.
- Complete conversions of Gander locations to Camping World. Store closure and retrenchment recommendations due to store redundancy and/or lack of market potential.
Dealer Relations Cordinator
ADESA
- Monitor and coordinate preparation for auction.
- Educate individual dealers on all products and services.
- Make assessments on upcoming vehicles to increase value of units.
- Work with other departments to maintain highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Growing auction sales by 20%.
Handled multiple dealership accounts.
Finance Manager /Director
Larry H. Miller
- Review credit and loan applications to gain financing approval.
- Establish credit and financing policies and procedures to increase department revenue.
- Process financial transactions including lender approvals with the upmost amount of credit knowledge and policies.
- Negotiate financial terms and build strong relationships with lenders and customers.
- Supervise sales people to ensure individual and department goals.
- Develop strategy to capture secondary finance customers, increasing overall store and department revenue.
Remarketing Specialist
ATC-OnLane
- Build relationships between clients, customers, and auction.
- Ability to appraise vehicles, review reports, and implement strategic solutions.
- Build strong client relations and establish a high level of customer service.
- Maintain growth of online sales and productivity.
High competency of multiple operating systems.
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Finance
- Credit Report Acumen
- High-risk Account Reviews
- Business Intelligence
- Data Mapping
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Deep Knowledge of Bankruptcy Processes
- Financial Transactions Expertise
- Retailing
- Experian Transact SM
- CRM
- SaaS
- DMS
- Marketing
- Teaching
- Training
- Tech Savvy
- B2B Sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Retail Management
Timeline
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Arts, Retail Management
Store Optimization Analyst - Camping World
Dealer Relations Cordinator - ADESA
Finance Manager /Director - Larry H. Miller
Remarketing Specialist - ATC-OnLane