Tommy Smith
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Sales Manager or Finance Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Sahara CDJR (Lithia)
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
FINANCE DIRECTOR
AUTONATION USA
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
Finance Manager
Abc Hyundai
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
SALEMANAGER/FINANCE MANAGER
Chapman CHRYSLER JEEP
07.2011 - 09.2018
- Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure best deal.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
- Leveraged eLeads, CDK, DealerTrack, CUDL, AutoTrader, TrueCar, vAuto, KBB and other resources to drive new and used car sales.
- Promoted new and used vehicle sales to exceed dealership volume, gross profit and customer expectations.
- Coached individual team members on daily basis to maximize unit volume, gross profit and earnings potential.
Automotive Finance Manager
Fairway Chevrolet
01.2005 - 06.2011
- Developed strong relationships with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions to secure the best financing options for customers.
- 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.
- Assisted customers with challenging credit histories in securing suitable loan options to facilitate vehicle purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
California State University - Fresno
05.2004
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School
06.1999
Skills
- Lender Relations
- Business Growth
- Product Knowledge
- Application Review
- Loan File Maintenance
- Sales Forecasts
- Recruiting
- Hiring
- CRM Platforms
- Recruitment and Training
- Inventory Control
- Customer Needs Assessment
Timeline
Finance Director
Sahara CDJR (Lithia)
10.2023 - Current
FINANCE DIRECTOR
AUTONATION USA
02.2020 - 10.2023
Finance Manager
Abc Hyundai
11.2018 - 01.2020
SALEMANAGER/FINANCE MANAGER
Chapman CHRYSLER JEEP
07.2011 - 09.2018
Automotive Finance Manager
Fairway Chevrolet
01.2005 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Dominguez High School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
California State University - Fresno
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