Douglas E. Matthew

**** ********* *****, *******, ******** 62629 217-***-**** actahq@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

Apply my consistent history of sales success to new challenges with a growing, successful organization. Further develop and build on my past sales education and managerial experience.

Summary of Qualifications

Extensive experience with finance, management and sales in a competitive industry.

Results-focused skills in sales initiatives, target marketing and strategic problem solving.

High proficiency in Microsoft and Reynolds and Reynolds’ docuPAD sales management software.

Strong persuasive negotiating skills to achieve company goals.

Exceptional customer relations management skills.

Demonstrated successful in creating and maintaining new accounts.

Highly skilled at combining multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with high success

Effective skills delivering presentations, generating reports and handling multiple projects

Successful in training and teaching new employees and directing those in my department

Loyal, hard working and diligent work ethic

Enthusiastic, determined, dedicated, organized – a consummate professional

Consistently recognized by executives and clients for product knowledge, entrepreneurial drive, workplace integrity and professional competence.

Professional Experience and Accomplishments at Friendly Chevrolet and Green Hyundai

Achieved #1 sales producer among all seven Green Organization locations from 1999-2003.

Achieved #1 sales and average profit per transaction producer in finance and insurance among all Hyundai dealerships in the Midwest from 2004 – 2012.

Managed and executed all finance transactions for the top Hyundai dealership in Midwest.

Effectively managed 30 plus employees in the finance and sales department.

Effectively provided financial consulting to credit-challenged customers.

Facilitated vehicle sales, including loan, financing and up selling on each transaction.

Responsible for transfer of vehicle title and registration.

Generated and reviewed credit reports from Equifax, Experian and Trans Union.

Collect and submit financial statements, tax returns, and paystubs from clients.

Serve and manage relationships for over 100 new clients each month.

Review and close final loan contracts while presenting life and disability insurance, warranty plans, and other protection plans offered by the dealership.

Collaborate and coordinate with over twenty different lending institutions to secure financing.

Organize and process final documents to be sent to the lending institutions.

Troubleshoot any issues that arise with customer loans on a daily basis.

Collect and manage cash deposits and funds.

Presented numerous coverage plans and products on behalf of independent, affiliated companies.

Provided employee training on new software and products.

Account Executive North America, North Region August 2015-present

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Springfield, IL

Finance Director

Friendly Chevrolet, Springfield, IL. February 2013-August 2015

Finance and Product Manager

Green Family Stores, Green Hyundai – Springfield, IL 1998-2013

Finance Director/Sales Manager

Victory Lane Ford, Litchfield, IL 1996-1998

Salesman

Assisted customers in their buying needs for sales and service.

Conducted sales demonstrations on new products and pre owned vehicles.

Dramatically expanded customer base.

Managed inventory for new and used vehicles.

Education

Litchfield High School, Litchfield, Illinois 1990-1994

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 1995-1996

Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Illinois 1996-1998

Interests & Achievements

Maintain vast network of business relationships within Springfield area

Moose Lodge 1634 member

Postal and Firefighter Lake club member

Volunteer for Chatham Jaycees

Volunteer coach children’s indoor soccer

References:

Todd Green, owner Green Family Stores 217-***-****

Mike Pence (VP) Bank of Springfield 217-***-****

Mark Greenwood, Controller Friendly Chevrolet 217-***-****

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