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Debbie Walia

1901 - 620 Carero Street, Vancouver ,BC

Summary

I am currently seeking a position as a Financial Services Manager in a busy dealership. I bring a strong work ethic, integrity, and an ability to remain calm, cheerful and energetic in any situation.

At the same time, I am very efficient, thorough and detail oriented and able to complete all the requirements of this position very successfully in order to maximize profits and be an asset to the Dealership.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Services Manager

MCL Motor Cars (JLR Vancouver & Bentley Aston Martin)
Vancouver, BC
11.2021 - Current
  • Working with a Finance Team at a large multi brand luxury dealership to ensure the Business Office is continuously exceeding targets;
  • Recently promoted to Senior Finance Manager;
  • Training of junior finance associates;
  • Managed scheduling for four Finance Managers to guarantee continuous team coverage.
  • Assisting with desking deals on the sales floor;
  • Facilitated lease end claims for grounding vehicles, ensuring comprehensive lease end options are presented to clients, including maximizing dealership buy in opportunities and new vehicle lease opportunities;
  • Consistently maintained superior vehicle averages and product per VIN metrics.
  • Designed and implemented monthly spiff programs to drive sales performance.
  • Enhanced dealership's customer satisfaction index consistently.

Financial Services Manager

Mercedes Benz Langley
07.2020 - 10.2021

Working with the sales and service team to ensure a higher level of customer service required in a luxury market;

Establishing a relationship with the clients;

Analyzing credit and structuring finance / lease deals for approvals and obtaining funding from financial institutions;

Maximizing dealership profits by selling protection packages, extended warranties, insurances and other ancillary products offered by the manufacturer and dealership;

Responsible for processing accurate and correct legal documentation of vehicle sale/lease agreements;

Attending management meetings and providing input with regards to reaching department and dealership targets;

I assisted in establishing new processes for the Sales Team to follow, in order to enhance the customer experience, efficiency and profitability of the Dealership.

Financial Services Manager

Surrey Honda
12.2019 - 06.2020

Meeting customers;

Processing credit applications;

Completing accurate legal documentation for vehicle sale/lease agreements and finance contracts after obtaining approvals;

Processing funding from financial institutions;

Selling products offered by the manufacturer and dealership, including protection packages and warranties;

This was a very high paced store where I was delivering 8 - 10 vehicles per day.

Analyst

Ministry Of Public Safety, Federal Government Of Canada
03.1999 - 10.2016
  • Obtained and maintained a Level 3 Top Secret clearance with the Federal Government of Canada;
  • Spent 10 years as an Operational Analyst; other positions included Investigator, Security Analyst, Warrants and Report Writer;
  • Excellent Investigative and analytical skills, ability to provide thorough and detailed research and analysis;

Education

VSA Licensed -

MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AUTHORITY OF BC
New Westminster, BC
07.2019

Financial Services Manager Workshop - undefined

FIRST CANADIAN
06.2019

Certified Dealership Financial Services Manager Pr -

AUTOMOTIVE F&I ELITE INC (AFIE)
10.2019

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Detail oriented
  • Able to multi task
  • Project Management
  • Financial statements expertise

REFERENCES

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Financial Services Manager

MCL Motor Cars (JLR Vancouver & Bentley Aston Martin)
11.2021 - Current

Financial Services Manager

Mercedes Benz Langley
07.2020 - 10.2021

Financial Services Manager

Surrey Honda
12.2019 - 06.2020

Analyst

Ministry Of Public Safety, Federal Government Of Canada
03.1999 - 10.2016

VSA Licensed -

MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AUTHORITY OF BC

Financial Services Manager Workshop - undefined

FIRST CANADIAN

Certified Dealership Financial Services Manager Pr -

AUTOMOTIVE F&I ELITE INC (AFIE)
Debbie Walia