Ryan Ray
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Objective
My objective is to begin a career with a company that can offer the opportunity for growth and advancement. A proven training and development program are essential as it shows that the company is willing to invest in my future with them. My background in management, sales and customer service has provided me with the ability to succeed in many occupational environments. I am not only a team player but a team leader as well. A demanding career that requires problem solving skills, enthusiasm and hard work while being exciting and rewarding at the same time is extremely important. I have an extensive background in retail, business to business sales, and sales management. I am incredibly detailed and have excellent communication skills. As a father of 3 I am ready to change career paths so that I can provide a quality life for my family.
Work Experience
Finance Manager/Sales (07/15/2009 – 10/20/2010)
MS Office, Customer Service, Sales, Management
Last Employer: Findlay Hyundai-Subaru
Contact Person: Dave MacFarlane/435-688-7272
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include arranging financing for all customer purchases, presenting customers with warranty options as well as any other non-tangible product offered. It was also my responsibility to follow all contracts in transit to ensure timely funding on all car purchases while maintaining excellent working relationships with customers, banks, vendors and other employees. The ability to adapt quickly to changing environments is critical as is an eye for detail since every car purchase is different and proper documentation is necessary. Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations. As a representative of the company one must have a winning attitude and personality since you are dealing with high dollar purchases. As a commission employee one must have a drive to succeed and be extremely dedicated.
Accomplishments: Increased profit margin in this department by over 50%. Salesman of the month multiple times.
Sales/Finance (12/19/2008 – 07/13/2009)
MS Office, Sales, Customer Service, Management.
Last Employer: Stephen Wade Honda-Mazda
Contact Person: Jerry Powers/435-688-7272
Responsibilities: As a Finance Manager I was responsible for arranging financing for all customer purchases. This involved protecting sensitive client information including credit and identity. I was also responsible for reaching sales goals within the department. The position of Finance Manager is extremely demanding as goals are always changing and it requires someone who can react quickly as well as adapt to any situation. This position requires excellent communication skills, a great personality as well as the ability to be a team player.
Accomplishments: Started in sales capacity and was promoted to management as Finance.
Director of Finance (03/15/2006 – 12/13/2008)
MS Office, Management of up to 15 personnel, Sales, Customer service, Working with banks and Vendors and maintaining positive relationships, knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Last Employer: Painters Sun Country Chrysler
Contact Person: Huey Clark/435-673-1600
Responsibilities: As Director of Finance my responsibilities included, but were not limited to, monitoring the productivity of all Finance Managers, following all contracts in transit to ensure timely funding, ensuring that all goals within the department are being met, training employees to ensure processes are being followed to ensure maximum profitability, working with all management on a daily basis to ensure positive work environment, acting as ambassador for the company at all times.
Accomplishments: Started in sales capacity before being promoted to Finance Manager. My results as a manager enabled me to promote to Finance Director.
Sales (07/19/2004 – 11/11/2005)
Sales and customer service.
Last Employer: Friendly Ford
Contact Person: Wayne Keaussea/702-877-6569
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include sales of new and pre-owned vehicles and accessories. Customer follow up before and after the sale. Ensuring a positive customer experience and maintaining and excellent customer service index. Meeting objectives in number of units and profitability.
Sales (06/02/2003 – 07/15/2004)
MS Office, ACT, Sales, Customer Service, Phone sales, Maintaining territory accounts, Meeting sales objectives.
Last Employer: Global Foods, Inc.
Contact Person: Sean Cook/702-870-7600
Responsibilities: Responsibilities included working with accounts across the country in a set territory, daily communication with accounts in order to drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction, promoting special events and products, working with other divisions to brainstorm ways to increase sales, meeting sales goals, building relationships with current and prospective clients.
Accomplishments: Met and exceeded sales goals in my territory multiple times.
Education
Establishment: Cordova Sr. High School
Degree: Diploma
Education Period: 09/12/1988 - 01/25/1991
Average Grade: 3.5
Skills
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excell, ACT, PowerPoint