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WILLIAM ORTOLANO

MARRERO,LA

Summary

Take charge professional with over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry bringing planning and problem- solving abilities. Focused on federal compliance and bottom line profitability as well customer satisfaction. Motivating employees is always key to success.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Federal Compliance Consultant

KPA
Westminster, CO
11.2019 - Current
  • Identified risks and assessed potential impact, consulting with clients to prepare mitigation plan.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures and suggested improvements where necessary.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
  • Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
  • Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions.

GM

Hertz Car Sales
Harvey , LA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Monitored employee performance, providing feedback on progress towards desired outcomes.
  • Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
  • Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Managed staff recruitment and training, ensuring all employees were informed of company policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.

Auction Representative

Copart Auto Auctions
New Orleans, LA
06.2010 - 07.2014
  • Represented New Car dealers at an internet only auction.
  • Ran the sale portion of the auction for my clients. I monitored the auction and sold the units as the online auctioneer.
  • Developed a large book of business where there was previously none.I

Finance Director

Bents RV
Boutte, la
07.2014 - 08.2018
  • Managed day-to-day operations within finance department for RV Sales organization.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Handled all titling for dealership

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
09-1985

High School Diploma -

Holy Cross High School
New Orleans, LA
09-1980

Skills

  • Employee Management
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Management Coaching
  • Business Planning
  • Performance Tracking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Operations Analysis
  • Outcome Accountability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Integrity and Honesty

Accomplishments

  • 2022 Summit Award Winner as top consultant for KPA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Federal Compliance Consultant

KPA
11.2019 - Current

GM

Hertz Car Sales
06.2018 - 08.2019

Finance Director

Bents RV
07.2014 - 08.2018

Auction Representative

Copart Auto Auctions
06.2010 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - History

Loyola University New Orleans

High School Diploma -

Holy Cross High School

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