Udama R. Tucker
*** ******** *****, **********, ** 35811 ~ 786-***-****~ ******@***.***
Manager
Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in
assigned markets. Staffs and directs an Account Executives and Case
Managers and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum
profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.
Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the
marketing area and contributes to the development of training and
educational programs for clients and Account Executives.
WORK HISTORY
2007- Current Processing and Purchasing Manager: Peachtree
Financial
6/08 to Current Purchasing Manager
. Manage staff of 23 Account Executives/ Case Managers) in accordance
with company policies and procedures.
. Insures that all Account Executives meet or exceed all activity
standards for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations,
proposals and closes.
. Delegate's authority and responsibility with accountability and follow-
up.
. Sets examples for Account Executives in areas of personal character,
commitment, organizational selling skills, and work habits.
. Responsible for the performance and development of the Account
Executives.
. Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective
search of sales leads and prospects.
. Manager 5 Case Managers to assure pipeline efficiency
. Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity
reports submitted by Account Executives.
. Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department.
. Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating
quality and efficiency of the department.
. Responsible for hiring, training, and coaching employees
. Plan and implement marketing strategy, including advertising and PR.
. Attend National Attorney Conventions to promote Peachtree's products.
8/07 to 6/08 Processing
Manager
. Manage Team of 6
. Check database to verify paralegal and attorney case information is
accurate and within guidelines.
. Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database
applications.
. Administers the preparation of new contracts, as well as the policies
and review of contracts related to the purchase or sale of products
and services
. Ensures contractual agreements comply with legal requirements, as well
as Peachtree's needs, policies and procedures.
. Assist clients, attorneys and paralegals in interpreting contract
terms and conditions.
. Once executed contract is received contract is checked for accuracy
and prepared for funding.
. Create financial and statistical tools and reports using spreadsheets.
. Communicate and provide information by relevant methods internally and
externally to assist and enable organizational operations and
effective service to connecting groups.
. Analyze and interpret financial statistics and other data and produce
relevant reports.
. Monitor performance (in relevant areas) according to agreed standards
and take necessary action to communicate/advise/assist according to
performance levels.
. Manage departmental performance against agreed targets and budgets,
and within policies and standards.
2005-2007 Funding Specialist: Affiliated Financial
Corporation
. Review and process new funding accounts for automobile financing.
. Verify customer income documentation
. Prepare new contracts, as well as the policies and review of contracts
related to the purchase or sale for automobile loans.
. Ensures contractual agreements comply with legal requirements, as well
as Affiliated needs, policies and procedures.
. Resolve routine issues including, but not limited to the following:
child support liens, bankruptcies and judgment liens.
. Resolve vehicle disputes; Execute closing actions to ensure a timely
and effective closing process
. Maintain a high level of customer service by being proactive in
communication with customers, and Finance Managers.
. Verify employment, residence, insurance and interview customer to
assure satisfaction.
2003- 2004 Custom Finance Specialist: Eddie Wiggins GMC,
Pontiac, Buick
. Accumulate information, highlights features, and demonstrates vehicle
operation comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting
automobiles.
. Develop buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers;
suggesting trade-ins, greeting drop-ins, responding to inquiries;
recommending sales campaigns and promotions.
. Qualify buyers by understanding buyer's requirements and interests;
matching requirements and interests to various models while building
rapport.
. Demonstrate automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities,
and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services.
. Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating
price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining provisions;
explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing; delivers
automobile.
. Structure deals in accordance with lender and dealership guidelines
2001- 2003 Loan Officer/Underwriter: Triad Financial
Corporation
. Ensures the required data from credit applications are processed in
the automated credit system.
. Verify applications to ensure that the information is complete and
accurate.
. Review and evaluate documents to assure if applicant, automobile, and
credit conditions meet
business unit standards.
. Within limits of the position, decides acceptability of the credit
applications based on evaluation. Provide rationale to support all
decisions.
. May provide auto dealership with alternative payment options.
. Present conditions of approval to dealer who presents it to the
applicant for acceptance.
. Receives internal and external customer inquiries and requests via the
telephone or written documents, reviews necessary data stored in the
computer system or in storage, and provides timely verbal and/or
written responses
. Started with Triad as a Funding Specialist promoted after one year to
a Loan Officer/Underwriter
2000-2001 Funding Specialist: Affiliated Financial
Corporation
. Please see job description above.
EDUCATION
Diploma, Miami Carol City Sr. High, 1993
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