Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Trey Watkins

Trey Watkins

Dandridge,TN

Summary

Dedicated Automotive sales/Finance Manager with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure, leadership, and adapting to change.

Work History

Sales Consultant

Usi Motors
Knoxville , Tn
09.2023 - Current
  • Present car buyers with various financing options, lending institutions, interest rates, and extended warranties.
  • Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
  • Monitored status of loans.
  • Helped credit challenged clients obtain financial aid through loan programs.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
  • Exceeded annual extended warranties sales target by 50%.
  • Key holder, owner and myself were the only key holders.
  • Dedicated, honest, and always giving 110%
  • Proactively identified solutions for customers experiencing credit issues.
  • Helped college students obtain financial aid through loan programs.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Finance Manager / Senior Sales Enthusiast

Flemings Ultimate Garage
Rockville, MD
12.2013 - 01.2022
  • 2019 Rated #1 Cars.com Classic, Muscle, and Exotic car dealer in the country.
  • 2020 #1 Cars.com Classic, Muscle, and Exotic car dealer in the country.
  • 2022 #1 Cars.com Classic, Muscle, and Exotic car dealer in the country.
  • Custom built Restomod Camaros for clients. This required sourcing the donor car, specing out the car, purchasing all body panels engine, trans, rear, everything. Communicated with builder, and delivering on time.
  • Worked directly with Richard Petty to build Petty Mustangs. l would purchase a new premium Mustang which would be delivered to Petty Enterprises in NC. There the team at Petty garage would get 800 hp out after completion.
  • 10% repeat customers, some have purchased 15-20 over my 8 years there.
  • Utilized multiple marketing strategies to improve profitability.
  • Analyzed market trends in consumer industries to implement appropriate marketing and sales methods.
  • Acquired more than $3,000,000.00 in new customer business.
  • Managed digital marketing initiatives in accordance with consumer targets and needs.
  • Held key to store, opened and closed.
  • Have more positive reviews than anyone else in classic car sales.
  • Coordinated with other countries for paperwork to be filed prior to entry
  • Assisted in numerous car shows
  • Founder of cars and cigars for Flemings.
  • Dedicated to staying late and opening early.
  • Inspect cars prior to purchasing for inventory.
  • Upsale aftermarket parts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Sales Associate

Maserati Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
02.2010 - 11.2013
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Assisted customers with specing out their new Maserati.
  • Numerous awards from Maserati North America

New Car Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Sales Pro

Foreign Cars Italia
Greensboro, NC
05.2004 - 06.2007
  • Sold new and used high end autos.
  • 2007 sold more Ferrari's than any other new car Ferrari Salesman
  • Utilized social media, email and web to notify people of sales promotions, events and product launches

General Manager

QRH Modular Home Sales Center
Sanford , NC
02.2004 - 03.2007

General Manager

All GM duties.

US Marine

US Goverment
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
11.1989 - 11.2004
  • Combat Service Medal
  • Good Conduct Medal
  • Naval Unit Citation
  • Naval/Marine Corp Achievement Medal
  • South West Asia
  • Sea Service Deployment Medal
  • Meritorious Mast 2 Stars
  • Desert Storm/Desert Shield
  • Expert Shooter Medal

Trained with others from foreign countries, Instructed Close Quarter Battle, 0311, Expert Shooter with Barrett 50 Cal, M16, AR15, SAW, SAAR, 1911 Wilson Combat, Glock 19, and Sig P229 Countries- Japan, Germany, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Norway, Somalia, Okinawa.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Wester Carolina University, Cullowee NC
01.1986

High School Diploma -

Oak Hill Academy, Mouth Of W
04.1984

Skills

  • Loan Processing Coordination
  • Loan Feasibility Assessment
  • Application Review
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Relations
  • Income Evaluation
  • Problem Solving
  • Active Listening and Learning
  • LoanMaster Loan Servicing
  • Report Preparation
  • Time Management
  • Networking and Partnership Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Staff Management
  • Sound Judgment
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Sales Consultant - Usi Motors
09.2023 - Current
Finance Manager / Senior Sales Enthusiast - Flemings Ultimate Garage
12.2013 - 01.2022
Sales Associate - Maserati Of Raleigh
02.2010 - 11.2013
New Car Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati, Sales Pro - Foreign Cars Italia
05.2004 - 06.2007
General Manager - QRH Modular Home Sales Center
02.2004 - 03.2007
US Marine - US Goverment
11.1989 - 11.2004
Wester Carolina University - Associate of Science, Business Administration And Management
Oak Hill Academy - High School Diploma,
Trey Watkins