SCOTT D. HOWARD
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Helotes, TX, 78023 Email: ************@*****.***
Management Experience/Expertise
As a Senior Manager responsible for the management and oversight of contracts, finance/accounting, new business opportunities, marketing strategies, organizational and performance improvements to grow and improve efficiencies of the company. Develop strong customer liaison and a high level of quality and service.
Contract Negotiation
Team Leadership
Project Management
Process Development
Account/Finance Management
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
Employee Management
Operations Management
Branch Management
Health & Safety
Creative Problem Solving
Leasing
Deadline Management
Fleet Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct. 2016 to Mar. 2018 Cobalt Truck Equipment Branch Manager
San Antonio, TX
Manage sales staff to improve sales results and assist with the sales process
Develop branch budget and manage to the corporate budget to maximize profit
Implement processes to manage parts and service department projects to finish jobs on time and under budget
Maintain positive attitude to build branch morale and increase employee satisfaction
Implemented quarterly employee appreciation lunches to create team cohesiveness
Sept. 2011 to Apr. 2016 French Ellison Truck Centers, LLCLease Account Executive
San Antonio, TX
Increased location net profitability by 150% by management of expenses and increased sales
Developed and maintained professional relationships with customers and all staff that influence the decision making process
Collaborated with finance companies to get credit approval for used and new semi-tractor sales
Achievements
Successfully averaged over $500,000 sales revenue sold for lease and rental each year
Oct. 2009 to Oct. 2011 Southwest International Trucks, Inc. Lease Manager
Fort Worth, TX
Originate all lease and rental sales for the Fort Worth Idealease location
Manage Fort Worth operations to maximize profitability
Worked with National Account customers to improve customer relationships
Achievements
Increased customer base by 20%
Oct. 2008 to Oct. 2009 Twin State Trucks, Inc. Lease Manager
Bossier City, LA
Responsible for the profitability of location through management of variable expenses
Drive sales by management of sales staff through weekly marketing meetings
Managed Accounts receivable and attained zero dollars owed over 60 days
Apr. 2001 to Sept. 2008 Santex Idealease Rental Manager
San Antonio, TX
Responsible for sales revenue generated for rental department and all expenses allocated to that department
Managed all lease and rental assets valued at $20,000,000 through full life cycle
Processed contract and financing for assets in preparation for delivery to customer
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration: Minor in Accounting, Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
AWARDS
Presidents Club for Lease Manager
International Diamond Club for Lease Manager
Presidents Club for Rental Manager
International Diamond Club for Rental Manager
Ideal gold location for Fort Worth, TX, Bossier City, LA and San Antonio, TX
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office Suite
Karmac
FACS