LUCAS MAGARIK
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Experience
July 2024– Present
Student/welding, East Valley Institute of Technology (evit)
As a student i am currently learning the basic skills to be successful in the welding field. Included in my education is Blueprint reading, SMAW,GMAW, FCAW and GTAW. Along with these core skills, several different thermal cutting tools as well as various types of welds are being learned and becoming proficient in.
FEBRUARY 2020 – December 2022
Account manager/marketing professional, american home shield
Primary point of contact and built long term relationships with Clients. Developed a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts. Took daily actions to open and foster sales production. Ensured timely and successful delivery of solutions according to partner needs and objectives. Forecasted and tracked account metrics. Helped partners through email, phone, online and in person meetings.
january 2019 – february 2020
inside sales associate, american home shield
Responsible for taking inbound sales inquiries and converting to sales by demonstrating value. Renewed inbound current customer contracts. Assisted in saving contract cancellations. Provided excellent customer service. Consistently reached sales goals.
April 2018 – December 2019
finance manager, cardinaleway mazda
Responsible for dealership compliance. Maximized profitability of every deal. Built and maintained solid working relationships with lenders and insurance product sources. Kept levels of finance and aftermarket product sales penetration high, averaging 62% product penetration. Managed the sales department in the absence of the store manager. Submitted completed finance packages to the bank for prompt funding and delivered 100% of all sold vehicles.
October 2017 – april 2018
senior director, my credit guy
Oversaw direct communication with Mortgage Professionals and Realtors, ensuring that all referral files are addressed. Primary point of contact for Referral Partners as well as clients. Assist in the coaching of clients in credit repair. Communicate with both the Credit Bureaus and Creditors in regards to either correcting reporting or settling accounts.
july 2015 – september 2017
general manager, hertz car sales
Promoted to manage all staff including sales manager, finance manager, and office staff. Ensured daily operations and expenses stay within budget. Oversaw the desking of all deals to ensure maximum profitability. Led training initiatives for all staff. Built and maintained strong working relationships with lenders and insurance product sources. Ensured finance office maintained high penetration rates on finance and aftermarket product sales. Managed the sales department as well as all fixed operations.
September 2014 – july 2015
finance manager, hertz car sales
Maintained dealership compliance to financial and regulatory rules. Maximize profitability of every deal. Built and maintained strong working relationships with lenders and insurance product sources. Obtained funding for all customers seeking financing. Sold finance and insurance products. Maintained high levels of finance and aftermarket product sales. Managed the sales staff in the absence of the store General Manager. Submitted completed finance packages to the bank for prompt funding. Delivered all sold vehicles.
Education
june 2001
associates degree, raritan valley community college
Associates Degree obtained in Criminal Justice
Skills and Certifications
●B2B and B2C Sales
●CRM including ZOHO. Salesforce, Reynolds and Reynolds
●OSHA 10 Cert
●3G Cert to be completed by December 2024
●Customer relationship management
●Proven Leadership abilities
●Microsoft Office
●MIG cert to be completed by December 2024
Activities
Founded a Veterans’ ARG (Associate Resource Group) while working for American Home Shield and served as the President of this group for 1 year. I am a Marine Corps Veteran and passionate about Veterans’ outreach and awareness programs. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, and volunteering within the community.