KENNETH GAYHART
Katy,TX
Summary
Self-starting professional with extensive knowledge of the automotive industry. Experience with 38 years as a Finance Manager. Customer Oriented with Initiative and Drive for Success. Financial analysis aptitude with a Proven track record of Outperforming Projections, Managing and Leading Teams. Creative Solutions that Increase PVR, along with Cultivating Relationships with Customers, Employees, Lenders, and Manufacturing Representatives. Ensure Compliance and Positive CSI, Followup after the Sale, Stay abreast of all Lender Rates and Programs, Remaining Educated and Teachable. Positive Attitude with Strong Communication Skills. Accountable, Responsible, Dependable, Focused Multitasker, Open-Minded, Honest, and Willing to go above and beyond. Jump in to get the job done and help in any way I can to achieve goals with success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
FINACE MANAGER
Blue Compass Group
Katy, Texas
06.2024 - Current
FINANCE MANAGER
Terry Vaughn RV
Alvin, TEXAS
09.2020 - 05.2024
FINANCE AND INSURANCE MANAGER
Superior Subaru
Jersey City, TEXAS
02.2018 - 09.2020
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
Durant Auto Group/Classic Chevrolet
Sugar!and, TEXAS
03.2009 - 01.2018
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
Auto Nation/Bankston Chevrolet and Bankston Nissan
North Richland Hills And Lewisville, TEXAS
08.2003 - 02.2009
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
Durant Auto Group/Classic Chevrolet
Grapevine, TEXAS
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
David McDavid GMC, Honda
Irving, TEXAS
Education
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN MARKETING -
Bauder College
Arlington, TexasBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN FINANCE -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WyomingHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Jackson Hole High
Jackson Hole, WyomingSkills
- Ability to build strong cross-functional business relationship
- Detail and customer oriented
- Highly effective deal structuring and Lender approvals
- Experienced in multiple finance platforms CRM
- Setting personal and department goals and outperforming expectations
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Leadership Training
- Track record to manage in a high volume department
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Track Record in closing deals, product sales and driving a high PVR with low CIT's, while maintaining excellent CSI and profit
- Analyzing department profits within the finance office
- Contract Negotiation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Afip Certified
REFERENCES
- Carol Manry - Huntington Bank, Bank Representative, 817-304-0372, carol.manry@huntington.com
- Dimitris Platsas - Bayway Cadillac, General Manager, 82-623-5535
- Tom Durant - Durant Auto Group, Owner, 817-994-4949, thetopdog@mac.com
Timeline
FINACE MANAGER
Blue Compass Group
06.2024 - Current
FINANCE MANAGER
Terry Vaughn RV
09.2020 - 05.2024
FINANCE AND INSURANCE MANAGER
Superior Subaru
02.2018 - 09.2020
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
Durant Auto Group/Classic Chevrolet
03.2009 - 01.2018
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
Auto Nation/Bankston Chevrolet and Bankston Nissan
08.2003 - 02.2009
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
Durant Auto Group/Classic Chevrolet
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIRECTOR
David McDavid GMC, Honda
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) IN MARKETING -
Bauder College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN FINANCE -
University of Wyoming
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Jackson Hole High
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