Kellie A. Goodall
P.O. Box ***, Quitman, AR *****
Cell: 501-***-****
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in which my skills will enhance the environment and profitability of a place of
business. To be an integral part of a team focused on a positive growth of business through the
encouragement and acknowledgement of the employees and with a focus on exceptional customer
service.
CAREER HISTORY
General Manager, Vice President – Payton Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Inc., Heber Springs, Arkansas
June 2003 – April 2013
Managed operations of this General Motors franchised automobile dealership. Departments included
New Car Sales, Used Car Sales, Service, Parts & Accessories, Auto Rental, and Collision Repair. Also
managed operations of the Business Office. Responsibilities included personnel management (hiring,
terminating, training, counseling and creating employee events), facility management (maintenance,
repair, upgrades, etc.), customer management (initial customer contact, customer retention, customer
satisfaction, customer events, accounts receivable), evaluation and submission of financial records to
financial institutions, advertising decisions and ad design, reviewing of all dealership / vendor contracts
and negotiations of such, accounts payable, corresponding with dealership attorney and accountant,
employee and customer safety issues / liabilities, maintained insurance coverage for workers
compensations, liability and garage coverage. Maintained policies and procedures mandated by General
Motors. Aided in maintaining dealership website. In 2004 – 2006, managed the construction of the new
dealership facility from the ground up resulting in a timely completion and immense savings.
Business Accounting Manager – John Wright Motors, Inc., Heber Springs, Arkansas
February 2002 – June 2003
Responsible for all accounting responsibilities in this General Motors franchised dealership in
accordance with standard GM accounting guidelines. Posting of all invoices, generating payroll,
accounts receivable and accounts payable. Monitoring of vehicle inventory and floorplan accounts with
financial institutions. Responsible for ad creation for TV, radio and print media. Maintaining employee
safety training records. Generation of reports and payments for weekly, monthly and quarterly tax
reporting / payments.
Office Manager (and Finance & Insurance Clerk) - Red River Honda & Sea Doo, Heber Springs, Arkansas
February 2000 – March 2001
Processing of financial contracts, warranty contracts, UCC forms and other related documents.
Maintaining inventory records. Maintaining accounts receivable ledgers. Closing out registers and
balancing accounts receivable daily. Answering phones. General customer relations.
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Kellie A. Goodall
P.O. Box 751, Quitman, AR 72131
Cell: 501-***-****
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Office Manager & Ophthalmic Assistant – Cynthia D. Quinn, M.D., Heber Springs, Arkansas
June 1987 – February 2000
Managerial duties included accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, daily deposits, inventory
audit of medical supplies and optical frames as well as ordering of same. Handled collection accounts,
medical insurance billing, scheduling of office visits and surgical procedures in and out of clinic.
Screening and history taking of patients. Performed pre-diagnostic testing, assisted in clinic based
surgeries.
Please inquire if interested in employment information prior to 1987.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, Arkansas – Honor graduate 1981
Specialized in Architectural & Engineering Drawing
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel Continuing Education Class completion 1982
New Orleans, LA
American Academy of Ophthalmology “Ophthalmic Medical Assistant” 1991
(Two year correspondence course)
General Motors Certified Business Accounting Manager 2005 -2007
Various other General Motors training in relation to automobile dealership management / business.
Disney Training Institute, Orlando, Florida 2012
Focus on Customer Service & Employee Satisfaction
ACHIEVEMENTS
While attending Fayetteville High School; Member of National Honor Society, Foreign Language Club,
Distributive Education Classes of America, President of FHS Art Club
Recipient of Annual Senior Art Scholarship from Fayetteville High School
Notary Public – Currently
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Kellie A. Goodall
P.O. Box 751, Quitman, AR 72131
Cell: 501-***-****
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ACHIEVEMENTS cont’d
Served on the board of directors for the Cleburne County Arts Council / Gem Community Theater in
Heber Springs, Arkansas (2002 – 2004)
Chaired the (first annual) “Artists & Authors Exhibit” sponsored by the Heber Springs Area Chamber of
Commerce (2003)
Served on the board of directors for the Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (2009 – 2011)
Chairman for the 2008 Annual Fireworks Extravaganza in Heber Springs, Arkansas
Received Presidents Award for performance in chairing the 2008 Annual Fireworks Extravaganza (2009)
CREATIVITY
I have always been involved creatively in my community, workplace or personally. I have designed or
aided in the design of logos, business cards, door signage, a CD cover, tickets, flyers, programs, posters,
TV ads, radio ads, and print ads. I have painted (2) murals on businesses in Heber Springs. I have stage
directed multiple performances at a performing arts theater and have written scripts. I have designed
and constructed a set for a performance which generated proceeds for the benefit of local community
organizations. I thoroughly enjoy creative projects and the “hands-on” experience.
I have also designed an interactive website for my employer for an interest he had outside of the
automobile dealership.
IN ADDITION...
I am currently co-owner of GhettoWorks Marine & More in Heber Springs, Arkansas. This marine
dealership was established by myself and the other owner in 2003. It is a Bombardier / Sea Doo
watercraft and Sea-Ark certified dealership. Sales, service and parts & accessories. It also includes retail
sales of boating, swimming, skiing, tubing and wake-boarding products and accessories.
- References available upon request. -