Skye Stevenson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 10-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE AND INSURANCE SALES MANAGER
Hennessy Automobile Companies
08.2024 - Current
- Managed 10 key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Provided expert advice on insurance options, tailoring coverage plans to suit individual client requirements.
- Negotiated 80+ favorable contract terms monthly, securing cost savings for the company's bottom line.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop integrated finance solutions that met both internal and external needs.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Updated and verified pertinent information such as clients contact name, job titles, personal security information and financial assets.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS, PROJECT MANAGER
Hennessy Automobile Companies
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Managing 7-10 projects at a time
- Also, managing a team of 7 people who manage 12 projects of their own
- Led the development of the Technician Training Program to reduce technician turnover rate in their first year of employment
- Initiated and led Parts pricing project which increased margins at our Land Rover stores by 25%
- Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis regularly to evaluate and diagnose business and management decisions across Variable (Sales) and Fixed (Service) operations
- Coordinating with executive level management to examine business processes against company directives and initiate strategies to achieve company goals
- Completed formidable, 12-month General Manager (GM) Program, led by Robert Hennessy, which included rotating through multiple departments to get a comprehensive understanding of current business practices and provide strategic initiatives based on process improvement
- Achieved the highest unit sales at Hennessy Lexus of Atlanta for 4 months during my sales department rotation, as part of the General Manager development program.
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Christian Louboutin
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Completed monthly reconciliations for multiple currencies and accounts (United States, Mexico, and Canada)
- Managed movement of over $1M in funds every week
- Used GAAP methods to manage month-end reports and financial packages for multiple currency budgets (United States, Mexico, and Canada)
- Calculated annual business taxes, prepared and submitted business tax returns, and complied with all applicable state laws
- Managed multiple projects within accounting to ensure reporting was streamlined between countries (United States, Mexico, and Canada).
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Getaway House
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Oversaw full accounting cycle, including compiling and analyzing data, posting and adjusting journal entries, preparing financial statements, reports and closing books
- Assisted in opening 5 new Getaway locations, ensuring all accounting, payroll and reporting needs were properly set up
- Managed the Real Estate team's project budget to ensure all buildouts were on-time and under budget
- Managed all T&E expenses, ensuring employees were following the guidelines and expenses were submitted on-time
- Created monthly reporting in excel using multiple functions including v-lookup
- Managed a team of two Staff Accountants.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Charlotte Tilbury
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared monthly expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended actions required to manage costs to achieve budget
- Coordinated fixed asset additions and prepaid depreciation
- Prepared monthly credit card reconciliations for all US locations
- Collaborated extensively with auditors during year-end audit process.
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE CONSULTANT
Versace
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Supported training initiatives by writing manuals and SOP's
- Assessed business needs and planned improvements by consulting closely with the CFO and the Controller
- Led training for new employees on a weekly basis
- Prepared training programs to help workers improve excel skills, analytical skills and report building.
JR ACCOUNTANT/CREDIT SPECIALIST
Versace
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Facilitated month-end close processes, invoicing, journal entries and account reconciliations
- Analyzed sales and returns for the wholesale business
- Developed and presented financial analysis reports to c-level management
- Analyzed wholesale, retail, and e-commerce charge-backs on a monthly basis; creating monthly accruals based the analysis
- Maintained and analyzed wholesale discounts and credit agreements based on monthly selling, reporting them directly to c-level management
- Interviewed and managed a temporary team to complete a large special project focused on analyzing wholesale receivables
- Led wholesale logistics project, which decreased wholesale receivables by $1.3 million by partnering with the logistics department to identify and resolve an EDI systematic issue.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING -
Mercy College (Now Mercy University)
05.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Sigma Six Certified
- Strategic Thinking
- C-Suite Communication & Planning
- Oracle
- Intermediate Excel
- PowerBI
- NetSuite
- Project Management Tools
- Strong Communication
- Relationship Building
- Profitability Optimization
Timeline
FINANCE AND INSURANCE SALES MANAGER
Hennessy Automobile Companies
08.2024 - Current
BUSINESS OPERATIONS, PROJECT MANAGER
Hennessy Automobile Companies
01.2021 - 08.2024
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Christian Louboutin
12.2019 - 01.2021
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Getaway House
08.2018 - 12.2019
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Charlotte Tilbury
01.2018 - 08.2018
ACCOUNTING/FINANCE CONSULTANT
Versace
01.2018 - 12.2018
JR ACCOUNTANT/CREDIT SPECIALIST
Versace
01.2016 - 01.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING -
Mercy College (Now Mercy University)
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