Professional Summary
Core Qualifications
Experience
Rayford Fontenot
Jennings, La 70546
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I currently work in the automotive Finance and Insurance field. I have been very successful in this field since 1999. I am very experienced in management, and sales education. Prior to getting involved in the retail automotive field I was a Paramedic and RN for 20 years. I was involved in management of the ICCU and ER staff. Computer Literate
Excellent Verbal and Written
Communication Skills
Ability to analyse credit reports and
able to match customer to the lender
that meets their needs.
Strong Closing skills.
Quick learner
Training and development
Results-oriented
March 2015
to
Current
Motor City Lafayette, La.
Sales/Finance Manager
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory. Added several new lenders providing more financing opportunities. Provided onsite training for all employees. Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis. Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of lender contracts and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies.
August 2012
to
March 2015
Firestone Complete auto Care Lafayette, La
Manager of Tire Sales
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory, including tires, Parts and supplies. Reported all defiencies.
Scheduled all work for technicians.
Examined technicians evaluation and suggested repairs and maintenance, priced out parts and labor, then presented it to customers for approval, explaining the Pro's and Con'd of each recommendation. Maintained all displays. Educated sales people and technicians on new policies and procedures. Counting money and balancing the register every night, reporting all errors.
Education
April 2008
to
August 2012
Highway 27 Motors Lake Charles, La.
General Manager
Responsible for all areas of the dealership. responsible for hiring, and training all employees, also the firing of employees that violate company policies. Responsible for handling all cash received. Negotiated all car deals, handled financing and all the proper paperwork required.
April 1999
to
September 2008
Lafayette Motors Lafayette, La.
Finance and Insurance Manager
June 1988
to
July 1999
St Patrick's Hospital Lake Charles, La,
ICCU Charge Nurse/Shift Manager
August 1977
to
May 1988
Acadian Ambulance Service Lafayette, La
Paramedic Field Supervisor
1974 Kinder High School Kinder, La, USA
High School Diploma: College Prep
1982 Acadian Ambulance Training Academy Lafayette, La, USA Registered Paramedic: Paramedicine
Finished Tops in My Class
1991 McNeese State University Lake Charles, La, USA BS Nursing: Nursing
Selected to Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nurses. Selected to Who's Who in America's Colleges and Universities