Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER WORK
Timeline

Chris Okello Owiti

Lamborghini, Aston Martin & Bentley Vancouver
North Vancouver,Canada
3
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience

Achieved streamlined sales and finance operations through effective acquisition of financing and insurance solutions for clients.

Enhanced compliance by ensuring accuracy of financial and legal documentation.

Empowered sales consultants with in-depth knowledge of finance office products and processes, resulting in improved customer service outcomes.

Work History

Finance Manager

1 Month
Lamborghini, Aston Martin & Bentley Vancouver | 06.2026 - Current
  • Obtain finance & lease approvals from lending institutions for all deal types.
  • Facilitated coordination of secure financial sources for procurement of finance papers.
  • Managed lease & finance loyalty portfolios & coordinated lease extensions/renewals.
  • Sell financial products and insurance offerings to clients.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of financial paperwork and cash deals to ensure accuracy of titles, liens, taxes, and delivery documents.
  • Managed all rate inquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses.
  • Maintain records of finance and insurance files, and prepare and submit required claims.
  • Interview clients for credit applications and present insurance options.
  • Review manufacturer warranty coverage with clients.
  • Upsell warranty options, including extended service contracts.
  • Present and review additional protection products such as environmental protection, tire and rim warranty, etc.
  • Prepare legal documentation for vehicle purchases, including Finance/Lease contracts, lien searches, and warranty certificates.
  • Facilitated the dissemination of pertinent information to sales consultants and managers.
  • Collaborated with sales management team to enhance profitability on each transaction.
  • Facilitated training sessions for sales consultants on finance office products.
  • Addressed post-delivery customer inquiries regarding warranty questions and loan payout requests.

Executed additional responsibilities as delegated by management.

Finance Manager

3 Years
Audi Downtown Vancouver | 06.2023 - 06.2026
  • Assisted in securing financial approval from lending institutions for diverse finance agreements.
  • Collaborated to identify reliable financial resources for acquiring finance documentation.
  • Promoted financial products and insurance solutions to clientele.
  • Examined finance and cash deal paperwork for accuracy, including titles, liens, taxes, and delivery documents.
  • Addressed inquiries regarding interest rates.
  • Organized finance and insurance documentation and filed necessary claims.
  • Conducted client interviews for credit applications and discussed insurance alternatives.
  • Reviewed manufacturer warranty options with clients.
  • Suggested additional warranty options, including extended service agreements.
  • Presented and explained additional protection products like environmental safeguards and tire warranties.
  • Drafted legal documents for vehicle purchases, covering finance/lease contracts and warranty certificates.
  • Shared pertinent information with sales consultants and managers as necessary.
  • Collaborated with the sales management team to enhance sale profitability.
  • Educated sales consultants on finance office offerings.
  • Handled customer questions post-delivery, including warranty and loan payoff inquiries.
  • Completed tasks as directed by management.

Finance Manager

3 Years 4 Months
Audi Winnipeg | 02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Attend Managers’ meetings as required.
  • Complete annual departmental forecasts as required.
  • Advise and answer all questions/enquires related to finance/lease rates & approvals.
  • Collect & maintain a record of finance & insurance fees due.
  • Seek out and secure financial arrangements for vehicle purchases.
  • Handle customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Follow and enforce all company & lender policies as required.
  • Prepare & maintain Finance & Insurance daily operating tools.
  • Attained number 1 Finance Manager in Canada for the organization 2 years in a row (luxury segment).

Brand Ambassador

2 Years 8 Months
Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg | 06.2017 - 02.2020
  • Sales and leasing consulting.
  • Answering phone calls & booking appointments.
  • Coordinating between service, parts & finance departments.
  • Follow up calls/appointments.

Top salesperson of the year two years in a row with no previous sales experience.

Paralegal

1 Year
Oduk and Company Advocates | 01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Executed drafting and organization of legal documents to uphold regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw maintenance of records and files to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Conducting research.
  • Preparing court reports, affidavits.
  • Registration of business names.
  • Registration of companies and incorporations.
  • Filing and perusal of court documents.
  • Sending out correspondences and invoices to clients.
  • Opening and closing files.
  • Conducting company searches.
  • Making calls to clients to remind them of mention, hearing or ruling dates.
  • Booking appointments and regular maintenance and updating of diaries.
  • Ensuring that the office is clean and hygienic.
  • Doing monthly office shopping and purchases.
  • Depositing legal fees and checks at various office bank accounts.
  • Accomplishments.
  • I developed strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, pressure management, poise and team-work skills and the ability to work independently round the clock in a fast paced environment under pressure of multiple deadlines and goals to excellently serve client’s interests and meet far and beyond, office expectations of me.

Litigation and Conveyancy Manager

2 Years
Kabiru and Company Advocates | 01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Cultivated strong communication skills to enhance team collaboration.
  • Led initiatives to improve interpersonal relationships within teams.
  • Oversaw project timelines to ensure timely completion of files/cases.
  • Fostered a disciplined work environment focused on excellence and determination.

Education

J.D. - Law

University Of Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya | 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership & Administration

University Of Nairobi | Nairobi, Kenya | 05.2014

High School Diploma

Thurdibuoro Secondary School | Kisumu County, Kenya | 11.2010

Skills

Achieved significant advancements in automotive projects
leveraging over 10 years of experience.
Strengthened team collaboration through the establishment of strong professional relationships.
Enhanced decision-making processes through 5 years of rigorous legal research.
Elevated team performance by implementing impactful training and development over 10 years.
Delivered persuasive presentations for over 10 years
significantly driving stakeholder engagement.
Produced high-quality legal documents for 5 years
guaranteeing compliance and clarity.
Championed effective team leadership for over 10 years
fostering a productive work culture.
Maximized operational efficiency through the proficient use of Microsoft Office and Word for 10+ years.
Crafted compelling written content for 15 years
effectively conveying crucial messages.
Facilitated professional growth through 10 years of targeted mentoring initiatives.
Drove strategic planning initiatives for 10 years
ensuring alignment with organizational vision.
Influenced audiences effectively through 14 years of impactful public speaking engagements.
Strengthened team dynamics with 10 years of superior communication skills.
Optimized financial services management for 7 years
enhancing resource allocation.
Drove sales and marketing efforts for 10 years
successfully achieving business objectives.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Luo
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • VSA Certification
  • MMDA Certification

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER WORK

International Mission Board (University of Nairobi), Student Mission Board Partnership.

Ministry Leader, Nairobi, 2014-01, 2015-07, Responsibilities:

Training students on leadership skills and development.
Coordinating weekly meetings, ensuring that legal and procedural school rules and constitutional laws are met.
Organizing inter-organizational recreational activities, Training, teaching and discipling
Planning & budgeting for student mission trips locally
Maintenance of minutes, records and member files.
Follow up with members and updating them on progress and future plans.
Organizing talks and training sessions on the effects of drug and alcohol abuse, promoting peace and peaceful coexistence at the university amongst students of various tribal, political and religious affiliations.

Timeline

Finance Manager

Lamborghini, Aston Martin & Bentley Vancouver
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Finance Manager

Audi Downtown Vancouver
06.2023 - 06.2026Read More

Finance Manager

Audi Winnipeg
02.2020 - 06.2023Read More

Brand Ambassador

Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg
06.2017 - 02.2020Read More

Paralegal

Oduk and Company Advocates
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More

Litigation and Conveyancy Manager

Kabiru and Company Advocates
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More

University Of Nairobi

J.D. from Law
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University Of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts from Business Leadership & Administration
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Thurdibuoro Secondary School

High School Diploma
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Chris Okello Owiti