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Ricardo Figora

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Go Auto, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Excelled in business development and financial oversight, achieving top business manager status in 7 of 9 years. Skilled in enhancing operational efficiency and customer service

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of RV and Marine

Western Recreational Products & Alberta Marine
10.2020 - 09.2024

Started with Finance from home and once Covid restrictions lifted took over Western and shortly after Ab Marine. Day to day operations of both stores, Sales and Finance, successfully operating service dept and shop. Staffing and scheduling, forecasting and budgeting, inventory controls and ordering new used products for sale.

Director of Sales and Finance

Go Auto
02.2018 - 09.2019

Trained staff in closing techniques, pitching products in Finance and best practice training. worked with banks to get approvals for customers. Took over as Director of store for a Maternity leave in Red Deer. Transferred to Ontario when Goauto purchased 5 stores. Coached pitching techniques and overall day to day practices in Ontario dealerships. Streamlined sales process as well as Finance process

Finance Manager

GoAuto Team Ford
09.2009 - 02.2018
  • Top Business Manager in Goauto in 7 of 9 years , being on Presidents Club 4 years of inception. Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable., was responsible to submit and sign customers efficiently, responsible to ensure all information was taken accurately and submitted correctly to protect dealership and company. Trained all new staff on Goauto systems and procedures

Education

Educational Leadership And Management

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
04-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

University Of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
05-1999

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Business development
  • Financial oversight
  • Operational efficiency
  • Client relations
  • Performance improvement
  • Risk management
  • Customer retention

Timeline

VP of RV and Marine

Western Recreational Products & Alberta Marine
10.2020 - 09.2024

Director of Sales and Finance

Go Auto
02.2018 - 09.2019

Finance Manager

GoAuto Team Ford
09.2009 - 02.2018

Educational Leadership And Management

University of Alberta

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

University Of Saskatchewan
Ricardo Figora