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I have a Strong background in the Automotive Industry with over fifteen years in Automotive Sales, Sales Management and Finance Management with a specialty in alternative financing. and a Solid track record of consistently meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives in both finance and sales.
In addition, with over nineteen years of being self-employed owning, operating and successfully building businesses I have an in-depth understanding of the business model and its application
In addition, with over nineteen years of being self-employed owning, operating and successfully building businesses I have an in-depth understanding of the business model and its application
Haves
Business development and its implementation
Professional Experience
May 2008 - Present
Owner
Asuncion Bakery
Restaurants
Asuncion Bakery
Restaurants
Full Line Bakery Serving breakfast and deli type food in the afternoon and evening.
Jan 2011 - Present
President
DealerNet Services
Automotive
DealerNet Services
Automotive
Providing back end services to Automobile Dealers for controlling pre-owned inventory. Developed a revolutionary approach to help medium and large new car franchise and pre-owned Automobile dealers Lower whloesale losses, Increase profits and lower expenses through optimizing control of their pre-owned inventory. We currently have 6 territories opening in 5 States and are expanding.
Jan 1981 - Oct 1984
(3 years, 9 Months)
(3 years, 9 Months)
New Car Sales Manager
128 Sales, Inc.
Automotive
128 Sales, Inc.
Automotive
128 Sales Fiat, Saab, Volvo, and Ford. Recruited from English Chevrolet and Honda City to manage the Ford Department. Responsible for all ordering and advertising for the Ford Department. Ran the sales desk working deals with another manager overseeing fourteen salespeople. I was the designated closer on all deals.
Oct 1984 - Mar 1996
(12 years)
(12 years)
Owner
Anni's Market/Sugrloaf Groceries
Food & Beverages
Anni's Market/Sugrloaf Groceries
Food & Beverages
Anni’sAnni’s Market was a small grocery store with a full line deli. The business grew from 250k in 1984 to 600k in 1987.
Same type of business as Sugarloaf groceries with same type of duties
Same type of business as Sugarloaf groceries with same type of duties
Mar 1996 - Aug 2003
(7 years, 5 Months)
(7 years, 5 Months)
President
Farmington Strafford, Inc
Hospitality
Farmington Strafford, Inc
Hospitality
The Farmington Strafford, Inc. consisted of two lodging facilities, a 33 unit small Hotel and a 17 unit Residence Inn. Both facilities were acquired as depressed real estate, renovated , marketed, and built into viable and profitable businesses. Oversaw the total day to day operations. Developed all the systems of operation, oversaw employees, reservations, purchases. and Performed all accounting functions.The business went from grossing approximately 100k in 1996 to Over 400k in 2002.
Jan 2003 - Apr 2004
(1 years, 3 Months)
(1 years, 3 Months)
Finance Manager
Rosado Group
Automotive
Rosado Group
Automotive
Managed the Special Finance department for an auto group comprised of nine dealerships. Worked at four dealerships in the group as Special finance manager working with people who were credit challenged. This included Calling leads and making appointments, structuring deals and closing the customer. Was also Responsible for working with banks to get financing for clients, packaging loans for the banks and making sure they get funded.
Mar 2004 - Nov 2006
(2 years, 8 Months)
(2 years, 8 Months)
Finance and Assistant Pre-owned Manager
Hoffman Ford
Automotive
Hoffman Ford
Automotive
Worked as finance and Assistant used car manager. Responsible for structuring and placing loans and selling warranties. Specialized in Alternative financing for credit challenged customers. As Asst Pre-owned Sales Manager I desked and TO'd deals and closed sales for the salespeople.
Mar 2006 - Dec 2007
(1 years, 9 Months)
(1 years, 9 Months)
Finance Manager
Boat-N-RV Superstore
Retail
Boat-N-RV Superstore
Retail
Duties include structuring loans and working with banks to obtain financing for customers purchasing recreational vehicles and boats. This included selling warranties, packaging and getting loans funded and overseeing the title office. Boat-N-RV is comprised of five locations in four states and is one of the largest marketers of RVs and boats.
Feb 2006 - Jun 2008
(2 years, 4 Months)
(2 years, 4 Months)
Owner
Bogota English Academy
Education Management
Bogota English Academy
Education Management
worked with Gloria Hurtado to facilitate the teaching and tutoring of the English language through an inhouse designed approach.
Mar 2002 - Dec 2008
(6 years, 9 Months)
(6 years, 9 Months)
Owner
Olivo's Restaurant
Restaurants
Olivo's Restaurant
Restaurants
Serve lunch in a business district northern bogota. Built the business from serving 60 - 70 lunches per day to 250-300 per day. We expanded to seat approximately 125 people who demanded fast service. We served a typical 5 course Colombian Cusine prepared totally from scatch.
Dec 2008 - Apr 2010
(2 years)
(2 years)
Sales
Hoffman Ford
Automotive
Hoffman Ford
Automotive
Top selling used car salesman with over 15 years experience in Sales, Sales management and finance management. In 2009 I achieved the highest gross income of 122K in sales in their 55 plus years in business. Consistently held the number one ranking in sales of pre-owned vehicles.
Education
1976
Attented two years, Johnson State College (High School)
Business and English Majors
Was elected and served on the Student Government,was managing editor of the College newspaper and
Worked at the college radio station with my own radio news at noon show.
Business and English Majors
Was elected and served on the Student Government,was managing editor of the College newspaper and
Worked at the college radio station with my own radio news at noon show.
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Last Name
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