Howard Herman                                      35282 Wood Street- North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Phone:  (xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                                                                     abc@xyz.com

 

 

                                                      Objective                                                    

Financial Services and Sales Management

 

                                                        Profile                                                      

Ø  Over 19 years of sales, financial control, loan origination and insurance experience.

Ø  Knowledgeable in strategic planning and financial analysis for high-volume sales units.

Ø  Career built in automotive dealership and outdoor advertising sectors.

Ø  Strong capacity in operations management.

Ø  Have developed outstanding relationships with major banking organizations.

Ø  Focus on productivity improvement and meaningful cost control.

Ø  Record of progression to assignments of increasing authority and responsibility. 

Ø  Ability to consistently achieve stringent P&L objectives.

Ø  Expertise in developing and overseeing professional teams.

Ø  Deliver exceptional customer service.

Ø  Skilled in analysis and interpretation of financial operations.

Ø  Well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

Ø  Proficient in advanced business software applications including ADP.

Ø  University-level business studies.

Ø  JM&A Certified.

 

                                        Professional Experience                                      

 

Brunswick Auto Mart, location                                                                                           2008 - Present

Finance Manager

         Recruited to perform wide-ranging F&I functions.

         Successfully increased unit profit from $350.00 to $650.00.

         Deliver $1,000 back-end average on domestic vehicles and $650.00 on non-domestic.

         Initiate and close up to 140 transactions.

 

Mercedes Benz of North Olmsted                                                                                          2007 - 2008

Internet Sales Manager

         Retained to oversee technology-based business development.

         Developed and launched well received web-based sales initiatives.

 

Auto Nation, Westlake, OH                                                                                                              1998 - 2007

Finance Manager (2004-2007)

         Promoted to assume diverse financial control responsibilities.

         Produced $1000 back-end average for 100 transactions monthly.

 

Sales Representative (1998-2004)

         Tasked with sales and customer service duties.

         Met/exceeded sales quota on a consistent basis.

 

                                        Professional Experience                                      

 

Prior to 1998, served as Sales Manager, Buddy Simon Sign Co.  In this assignment, built excellent business development, marketing, promotion, supervisory and customer service skill sets.

 

                                                                   Education                                                    

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Business studies

 

 

 

Howard Herman                                      35282 Wood Street- North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Phone:  (xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                                                                     abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

COVER LETTER TEXT

 

Date

 

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company

Address

City, State    Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a Financial or Sales Management role and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 19 years of successful business background with the latest 11 years in automotive dealership sales and F&I. To complement this, I possess demonstrated expertise in business development, loan origination, credit analysis, insurance, documentation and meeting organizational revenue and profit objectives as well as proven leadership, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 

As a dedicated employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Howard Herman

 

 

 

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Howard Herman                                      35282 Wood Street- North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Phone:  (xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                                                                     abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU LETTER TEXT

 

 

Date

 

Contact Name

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear _______________________________:

 

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting Financial Management position currently available with your organization.  Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

                                                         

As discussed, I am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to continue a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  I believe you will find my dynamic management, coordination and communications skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  Again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  I look forward to your response.

 

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Howard Herman