career objective                              

 

driven leader with expertise in finance and management eager to contribute talents toward supporting a progressive organization in maximizing indirect financing revenue and bottom-line profits

 

profile                                                

 

ø  valuable, dedicated team member as demonstrated by 18 years of commitment and success with current employer

ø  expertise in steering finance operations; productively work with clients to obtain financing, effectively structure loans to meet individual customer needs and successfully cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key lenders/banking institutions

ø  dynamic communication, consultation, presentation, and negotiation skills vital to maximizing sales

ø  excel in training, building, leading, and motivating top-performing teams

ø  comprehensive knowledge of lending regulations and requirements

ø  customer-focused and service-oriented; consistently deliver quality client services

ø  solutions-driven problem solver with strong decisionmaking skills

ø  afip certified, (association of finance and insurance professionals)

 

~ key achievements ~

ø  consistently rank #1 and #2 finance director amongst 9 peers within organization in year-end finance, per-retail unit average

ø  led department to achieve #2 finance department ranking within organization; 2005 and 2007

ø  steered operations to number #1 finance department ranking within organization; 2006

ø  successfully built 18-year career in a profession with industry average of less than 1 year retention

ø  track record of repeatedly increasing profit and sales penetration; thrive in competitive and economically challenged markets

 

professional experience                

 

finance director; sewell automotive companies                                                    may 1990-present

  effectively lead team of finance managers in facilitating automobile financing transactions crucial to company revenue performance

  actively consult with clients to define needs and creditworthiness and advise on optimal financing solutions to support high-volume purchases through lease, balloon or standard retail loans

  proactively maintain strategic relationships with key lenders and effectively negotiate approvals/terms

  successfully promote and sell aftermarket products to expand revenue streams

  proficiently develop complex legal documentation for taxation, licensing and titling of vehicles

  contribute dynamic communication skills toward liaising between customers and lenders and sales team as well as between sales team and cross-functional department managers

  diligently ensure critical compliance with regulatory standards

 

education                                           

bba in finance, hardin-simmons university

full athletic scholarship

starting pitcher, varsity baseball; 4 years

member, alpha kappa psi, professional business fraternity

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity where my extensive background in finance and management will benefit your indirect financing operations.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting a brief resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i have built an 18-year career with my current employer and have successfully served as their finance director, effectively steering the department to attain top performance rankings while simultaneously earning personal recognition as a #1 and #2 ranked finance director out of 9 peers throughout the organization.  i offer an extensive knowledge of financing practices and standards and have built a strong network of key relationships throughout the banking/lending industry.  i am also a dynamic manager experienced in training and leading team members, facilitating delivery of quality customer service and consistently driving sales growth.  to complement my vast experience, i offer a bba in finance.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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