Manager Sales
Resume:
Steve Parod
PROFILE
Motivated, personable professional with successful experience in credit,
accounting and small business ownership.
Demonstrated accuracy and dependability due to conscientious work ethic and
attention to detail. Accustomed to
handling sensitive, confidential records. Developed good working
relationships with coworkers and professionals of all
levels. A self-starter able to work independently and accomplish goals on
a daily basis.
EXPERIENCE:
Club Demonstration Services, Inc., St. Charles, IL Dec.
2008 - Present
Sales Advisor
Demonstrate or prepare products to sample for members at St. Charles Costco
store. Most demonstrations include preparation of edible items,
maintaining sufficient product for sampling and informing members about the
product and inquiring if they would like to purchase.
McGrath Honda of St. Charles, St. Charles, IL
Mar. 2008 - May 2008
Sales Consultant
Met and greeted clients, ascertained wants and needs, reviewed product
options, offered demonstration ride, and negotiated parameters of a
purchase. Followed-up with shoppers, and kept customer satisfaction
paramount. Worked toward Honda product certification.
Saturn of Naperville, Naperville, IL Sep.
1999 - Aug. 2007
Office Manager
Management responsibilities required overall supervision and direction of
office staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, work assignments,
performance reviews, and addressing of complaints. Also coordinated or
performed all accounting functions.
. Human Resource Manager for all departments: maintained all personnel
files, including health insurance, union dues, and 401K's.
. Performed all functions of weekly payroll, monthly commissions,
quarterly payroll tax returns, and yearly W2's.
. Monitored all functions regarding Cashiering, Accounts Payable,
Accounts Receivable, Billing and License & Title.
. Opened bank accounts for new ownership, reconciled up to twelve
separate accounts, and was one of only two authorized signatures on
file.
. Maintained detailed ledgers on the open account with Saturn Corp., and
also for finance reserve amounts for each participating financial
institution.
. Filed all required monthly returns with State of Illinois: sales tax,
tire usage and lease income.
. Constructed and entered all standard and closing entries monthly.
. Produced monthly financial statement for Saturn of Naperville, and
also combined F/S for Naperville Automotive, Inc.
. Coordinated all documents for audits: internal, insurance and state of
Illinois.
. Developed good working relationships with ownership, new and used car
sales managers, parts manager and service manager.
. Transferred all data from Van Iten Saturn Group to Naperville
Automotive subsequent to buyout, with support from ADP.
Parod Investments, Inc., West Chicago, IL Jul.
1989 - Sep. 1999
Owner
Managed all aspects of a self-employed tax buying business, including
financing, purchasing, collections and accounting. Purchased delinquent
real estate taxes in sixteen various counties throughout Illinois.
. Negotiated $1 million line of credit with a bank previously unfamiliar
with the tax buying business.
. Reduced interest rate by .5% under previous loan rate.
. Established a buying presence in nine new counties.
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. Maintained working relationships with county offices of Treasurer,
Clerk and Recorder of Deeds.
. Produced general ledger and financial statement to complete
satisfaction of internal auditor and bank loan officer.
. Worked with property owners on repayment of lien to result in minimal
tax filings or write-offs.
. Learned to work independently, and self-motivate to accomplish goals
on a daily basis.
W.R. Parod, Ltd., Aurora, IL Sep. 1984 -
Jun. 1989
Treasurer
Responsible for the preparation of the tax sale, purchasing and processing
of the tax lien certificates and the collection of amount due on the real
estate tax lien.
. Became familiar with each county and identified potential areas for
risky investment.
. Worked with county plat books to identify delinquent parcels.
. Maintained buying presence in six collar counties around Chicago by
purchasing up to $1.5 million in delinquent real estate taxes
annually.
. Filed Five-Month Take Notice with County Clerk according to state
statutes for each parcel purchased.
. Performed title searches and processed collection notices to
interested parties.
. Submitted certificates and schedules to bank for loan proceeds.
. Converted distressed tax deed properties into marketable real estate
in preparation for sale.
Sony Corporation of America, Itasca, IL Aug. 1977 -
Sep. 1984
Area Credit Manager
Collection of Accounts Receivable for the Consumer Products Division,
Chicago area, maintained current credit files, and established credit lines
for new accounts.
. Reviewed financial statements and trade references to establish new
credit lines or adjust current credit lines, up to $100,000.
. Implemented floor planning when appropriate.
. Negotiated charge back disputes between sales department and the
account while maintaining a good working relationship.
. Visited accounts when delinquency status dictated and/or to repossess
merchandise.
. Assisted in proper application of payments.
. Increased A/R current status from 84% to 91%.
. Subsequently assigned to higher risk accounts in Professional Video &
Office Products Division for Chicago and Detroit markets.
. Credit line approval increased to $200,000.
EDUCATION: B.S., Accounting - Northern Illinois University
WORK RELATED SKILLS: EDS software (subsequently purchased by ADP),
Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook
VOLUNTEER WORK: Corpus Christi Catholic Church:
Fundraising Committee
RCIA Team (Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults)
Eucharistic Minister
Carol Stream Park District:
Baseball Coach
Soccer Coach
Basketball Coach
References available upon request.
1151 Edington Lane
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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