Responsible for sales, loan origination, quality oversight, customer service, training and operations.
Direct supervision of six employees.
Ensure all state and federal requirements are adhered to.
Trained and supervised six associates in customer service, sales processes and product knowledge.
Maintained a branch CSR score of 89%
Exceeded monthly sales goals by 5%
Increased insurance acceptance rate from 23% to 62% through coaching and development of sales and front end staff
Business Manager
1 Year 11 Months
Bass Pro Shops | 01.2011 - 12.2012
Provided leadership to ten sales associates while supporting a strong commitment to world class customer service.
Promote and sell finance and insurance programs to new customers.
Responsible for conducting all customer closing activities licensing, titling, accounting and deposits.
Maintained relationships with vendors and financial institutions to ensure a smooth transaction for the customer.
Supervised and conducted audits of all inventory for Tracker Marine.
Insured all records, titles and customer information were protected according in compliance with Federal and company standards.
Lead start-up and implementation of Tracker Boats sales and finance department through opening of new store.
Increased insurance product sales with 85% penetration/acceptance rate.
Developed process to reduce closing transactions by 25 minutes.
Account Executive
1 Year 11 Months
Dex Media | 01.2009 - 12.2010
Responsible for planning and implementing marketing strategies and solutions for businesses, across multiple product lines print, internet, and digital advertising in order, to provide marketing solutions to clients within many different industries, from local small business owners to nationwide corporations.
Senior Account Executive/Assistant Branch Manager
3 Years 11 Months
HSBC Banking Corp | 01.2006 - 12.2009
Responsible for meeting established sales referral and promotional sales goals and provide guidance to less experienced personnel in the sales process.
Responsible for ensuring compliance, operational risk controls in accordance with regulatory standards and policies; and optimize relations with regulators by addressing any issues.
Enhanced client relationships via outstanding management of customer accounts.
Leading and motivating a team of finance professionals.
Captained the insurance team for Division.
Won Top Sales Associate Award over 25 times.
Sales Associate of the Year in 2007/2008.
Consistently ranked in the Top 10 out of over 5500 associates nationwide.
Attained highest gross margins of all branches within the region.
Increased origination of loans and mortgages surpassed sales goal by 5%.
Top producer of insurance products such as divisional life, disability, and home and auto security plans.
Finance Manager
1 Year 11 Months
Heritage Honda | 01.2005 - 12.2006
Led the Finance Department, set up budgets and monthly goals.
Supervised all sales transactions.
Successfully obtained financing for vehicles, insurance and warranties by maintaining excellent relationships with finance institutions.
Assistant Sales/Finance Manager
8 Years 11 Months
Green Chevrolet/Hummer | 01.1997 - 12.2005
Surpassed goals for new and existing accounts.
Worked directly with lenders to process new clients.
Diligently acquired knowledge of all services and equipment in the dealership.
Trained new hires to quote sales price, taxes, trade-in allowance and discounts.
Education
Illinois Central College | East Peoria, IL | 12-2015
Skills
Assisted in closing high-value sales through effective negotiation techniques.
Supported leadership initiatives to enhance team performance in sales management.
Contributed to achieving sales targets in a 100% commission environment.
Certification
Accident & Health Insurance License, 11/01/24 to 01/01/26