S. Philip Brinson

Automotive Finance Professional Strong high performer with years of proven experience in highline & luxury market. Process driven, with focus on compliance and timely funding of deals. In the top 1% of Mercedes-Benz Finance Managers Nationally. Number 1 in dealer group.

• Highlights of responsibilities and career accomplishments include the following: Lender Relationships, Product Knowledge and Store Organization
• Hired F&I Managers & assisted them in maximizing their performance
• Doubled F&I income for under performing BMW location
• Make sure deals are in compliance with government & company policy
• Established relationships with existing lenders & developed new relationships to take advantage of every opportunity to get deals bought with the best terms.
• Established guidelines for inventory ordering, so as not to over stock and make use of vendors' product supply chain. Staffing, Training, and Customer Service
• Trained sales staff on compliance & best practices
• Trained sales staff on the importance of leasing and finance control to maximize revenue
• Trained Staff to listen, evaluate, and assist Clients. Always putting customers' needs first.
• Worked directly with new Staff to assist them in getting started. Professional Development Completed the following courses:
• UDS F&I Compliance Training
• F&I Manager Training, Porsche of North America
• Manager Training, Porsche of North America
• Licensed Mortgage Broker - State of Florida
• Class B Commercial Drivers License
• Active Shooter Training with DHS
• Pistol Training Florida Highway Patrol
• Private Pilot Training Eglin Aero Club Technical Skills Experience using CDK, Dealer DMV, DealerTrack, F&I Express, Menu Vantage, Darwin, InfoBahn (BMW), QuickBooks Point of Sale software & Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of BATF Regulations on firearms sales.