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Monitor delinquencies and credit losses for a $30 billion lease and retail portfolio identifying fraud , analyzing trends, and reviewing performanceCreated credit risk thresholds, fraud standards, and analysis tools which led to an 18% reduction in losses from fraudulent accounts over two years Develop and implement contract purchase policies based on portfolio performance and economic trends to assess and maintain acceptable riskCreate tools and reports to monitor portfolio… Show more Monitor delinquencies and credit losses for a $30 billion lease and retail portfolio identifying fraud , analyzing trends, and reviewing performanceCreated credit risk thresholds, fraud standards, and analysis tools which led to an 18% reduction in losses from fraudulent accounts over two years Develop and implement contract purchase policies based on portfolio performance and economic trends to assess and maintain acceptable riskCreate tools and reports to monitor portfolio performance and implementation of pricing and risk strategiesCoach, mentor, and consult with credit teams on approval guidelines to mitigate exposure to credit and compliance risks Conduct audits on origination to ensure compliance with state and federal regulationsManage relationships with various vendors; setting expectations, service levels, and quality assurance standardsDevelop supervisors and managers to coach direct reports, communicate expectations, and create a team environment for associates Show less

Lead a department responsible for pricing strategy, business analysis, tool building, and executive reportingPartner with the Toyota Motor Sales Regions to develop retail and lease incentives to drive the company’s sales effortsLead the regional marketing efforts through new and certified vehicle incentives, pricing, and dealer incentives Analyze results of incentives and marketing initiatives by reviewing volume, penetration, costs, and dealer feedback Oversee pricing… Show more Lead a department responsible for pricing strategy, business analysis, tool building, and executive reportingPartner with the Toyota Motor Sales Regions to develop retail and lease incentives to drive the company’s sales effortsLead the regional marketing efforts through new and certified vehicle incentives, pricing, and dealer incentives Analyze results of incentives and marketing initiatives by reviewing volume, penetration, costs, and dealer feedback Oversee pricing strategies for a $12 billion in retail and lease originations ensuring regional competitiveness and profitabilityLead a regional team responsible for designing and administering innovative tools to assist the region’s consultative sales strategyWork as a member of a project team responsible for developing, piloting and rolling out a revised systematic pricing system Show less

Develop pricing programs through competitive, company and industry analysisidentifying both internal and external business trendsForecast profitability of loan originations through analysis of cost of funds, expenses and projected lossesFormulate pricing strategies and communicate them to the field offices and regional executive managementIntroduce new and enhanced strategies to drive revenue and increase marginUtilize various business tools to extract critical data used… Show more Develop pricing programs through competitive, company and industry analysisidentifying both internal and external business trendsForecast profitability of loan originations through analysis of cost of funds, expenses and projected lossesFormulate pricing strategies and communicate them to the field offices and regional executive managementIntroduce new and enhanced strategies to drive revenue and increase marginUtilize various business tools to extract critical data used for product analysisDesign and maintain effective reports to help achieve business objectivesAnalyze risk of subvention programs including analysis of programs volume potential and cost Show less

Plan, organize, supervise and conduct all phases of the Wholesale processMonitor dealership financial statements and report any possible exposure to Management. Analyze Dealership trends and changing financial conditions to identify potential credit risk.Compose dealer credit packages including vehicle wholesale lines, working capital loans, real estate loans and revolving lines of credit to present to management committee.Prepare documents for and assist in the take over of new… Show more Plan, organize, supervise and conduct all phases of the Wholesale processMonitor dealership financial statements and report any possible exposure to Management. Analyze Dealership trends and changing financial conditions to identify potential credit risk.Compose dealer credit packages including vehicle wholesale lines, working capital loans, real estate loans and revolving lines of credit to present to management committee.Prepare documents for and assist in the take over of new dealership floor plan acquisitions. Show less

Review five million dollars in contracts and credit applications on a weekly basis auditing for completeness and accuracy Verify and ensure documents meet Truth-in-Lending requirements, credit approval, contract terms Handle inter and intra-office communications with sensitivity to the information contained on the credit applications as related to privacy lawsResearch the credit history and worthiness of vehicle loan applicants, to make loan decisionsProcess contracts with a… Show more Review five million dollars in contracts and credit applications on a weekly basis auditing for completeness and accuracy Verify and ensure documents meet Truth-in-Lending requirements, credit approval, contract terms Handle inter and intra-office communications with sensitivity to the information contained on the credit applications as related to privacy lawsResearch the credit history and worthiness of vehicle loan applicants, to make loan decisionsProcess contracts with a near 100% level of accuracy Show less

Master, Business Administration; Finance And Global Business Management

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration; Management

Minor in Economics