CHRIS GILMER
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Funding Director/ Senior Subprime Manager
Auto Finance Canada
Langley, BC
02.2016 - Current
- Prioritized daily workflows for all files working closely with sales and logistics to ensure timely delivery of product to the clients.
- Worked closely with financial lenders to generate and prepare all legal contracts, as well with finalizing the financing by providing all requested stipulations to release funds.
- Excellent attention to detail with all legal contracts and funding stipulations.
- Strong working knowledge of all back-end products and there guidelines within the products. Maintained a astounding relationship with all financial lenders throughout 17 years in my positions.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times, while setting up great follow up and referral-based opportunities
- Managed multiple files simultaneously while staying within deadlines.
- Facilitated open communication between departments to improve collaboration among teams.
- Extensive knowledge with CRM's, including but not limited to DealerTrack, Slack, Hubspot, Adobe and Excel.
Owner
Empire Auto Credit
Edmonton, AB
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing.
- Hired sales representatives and provided necessary training and guidance to help build them into strong Manager's.
- Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales related inquiries.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with business partners, vendors, and customers.
- Utilized effective problem-solving techniques to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently.
- Managed budgets effectively by accurately forecasting expenses and revenues.
- Developed print advertising, social media campaigns, and networking events to deliver messages to target audience.
- Created innovative marketing plans to drive business growth.
Subprime Manager I General Sales Manager
Carco Automotive
Edmonton, AB
10.2007 - 12.2012
- Hired sales representatives and provided necessary training and guidance to help build them into strong Managers.
- Prioritized daily workflows, including all inbound calls, quotes and sales-related inquiries.
- Managed and recorded all leads from all Sources of marketing.
- Prioritized my day to include trying to generate new business from previous clientele.
- Answered customers questions regarding products, prices and availability.
- Maintained astounding relationship with all lenders.
- Strong knowledge of all Lenders program's and guidelines.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions at all times, while setting up great follow up and referral-based opportunities.
Education
Licensing
Vehicle Sales Authority of BC
Langley, BC2017
Licensing
Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council
Edmonton, AB2004
High School Diploma -
Sturgeon Composite High School
Sturgeon County, AB06.2002
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Logistics Management
- Operations Management
Timeline
Funding Director/ Senior Subprime Manager
Auto Finance Canada
02.2016 - Current
Owner
Empire Auto Credit
07.2012 - 02.2016
Subprime Manager I General Sales Manager
Carco Automotive
10.2007 - 12.2012
Licensing
Vehicle Sales Authority of BC
Licensing
Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council
High School Diploma -
Sturgeon Composite High School