Deborah L. Reardon
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Springhill,Tennessee 37174 E-mail: dlr37174 @aol.com
Controller / Assistant Controller / Office Manager
A meticulous and results-oriented Automotive Management Professional with
demonstrated finance, insurance, and general business management experience
in both new and used automotive environments. A history of significant
profit, volume and customer satisfaction achievements, which illustrate the
ability to combine cost control, revenue growth and process improvements
through effective staff training and motivation. Creates an environment of
mutual trust and respect and demands the highest ethical standards from
staff and management. Maintains customer service integrity with the
ultimate goals of earning customers for life.
Financial Analysis and Reporting ( Accounting ( Staff Development
( Streamlining Operations ( Customer Satisfaction
( Builds a Team Environment ( Organized and Reliable
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
> Establishes departmental goals with owners, which are based on exceeding
the expectations of customers through continuously improving products and
services.
> Successful in hiring, motivating and retaining quality personnel by
creating a positive work environment. Organizes daily schedules and plans
workload. Cross trains staffs to fill in for absent employees.
> Seasoned accounting professional with extensive experience in financial
statements, taxation, and auditing procedures.
> Ability to evaluate financial conditions and implement expense savings.
Reduces total expenses by correcting cash-flow problems.
> Performs annual budgeting, including capital requirements, and implement
weekly forecasting and reporting.
CAREER HISTORY
ALEXANDER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP,Franklin,TEnnessee
2003-2011
CONTROLLER-ALEXANDER AUTO MALL (2009-2011)
Controller-Alexander ford mercury inc (2004-2009)
CONTROLLER-alexander toyota llc. (2003-2004)
originally hired for the Toyota Dealership. After 7 months of
cleaning up the books and organizing the accounting office,I was
transferred to the corporate store to better utilize my skills.
rivergate corporation, Atlanta, Georgia 1991 - 2002
Finance Manager ( Sandy Springs Toyota (2002 - 2002)
Finance Manager ( Frank Jackson Lincoln Mercury (2001 - 2002)
Secretary / Treasurer / Controller ( Frank Jackson Lincoln Mercury (1991
- 2001)
Oversaw the management of all financial statements, daily documenting
sheets, monitoring cash in bank, auditing warranty claims, reviewing
expense reports, and tax reporting. Hired, trained, and supervised the
accounting and support employees.
As Secretary / Treasurer / Controller:
. Uncovered theft ring in body shop. Re-staffed the entire body shop
without loosing business and maintaining company integrity.
. Identified salesperson that stole bonus checks, which belonged to
other sales people.
. Uncovered unauthorized personal long distance calls totaling over $500
by employee.
. Purchased a less expensive and more efficient new phone system to
better track calls.
. Consistently ranked in Ford Motor Company's Business Manager Honor
Roll every year.
VISTA BMW AND VOLKSWAGON, Pompano Beach, Florida 1987 - 1990
Finance Manager
Collaborated with lending institutions to obtain financing for customers.
Sold extended warranties, insurance, and aftermarket products.
. Improved approval rate by 10%.
. Implemented an improved process that alleviated the sales people from
closing deals, thus improving productivity and profitability.
EDUCATION
B.S., Miami Dade South, Miami, Florida ( Major: Accounting
Career Related Courses and Seminars Include:
GADA Seminars ( Lorman Educational Courses ( Tax Seminars
ADP And reynolds & reynolds Hardware and Software Training
Ford Motor Company - Next Generation XL Conference
*Computer Literate with proficiencies in ADP,R&R, Excel,Peachtree and
various Internet applications
*Certified Notary Public