KELLY GAYLORD

(702) 496-3108
kellygaylord@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
A people-focused, service-minded, detail-oriented professional with 30+ years of experience in
Finance and Sales Management. Possess a strong record of achievement through the
streamlining of operations, high grades in customer satisfaction and high profitability. Expertise
includes relationship building with franchise and independent automotive dealers, sales
presentations and marketing to customers, banking, underwriting and the gaining of market
share in ultra-competitive environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Regional Sales Manager

Veros Credit

6/2012 9/2012

Implemented corporate sub-prime program into dealerships in the Las Vegas market
with a clear focus and vision for our independent and franchise dealer partners
Signed over 25 dealerships while implementing a branding strategy to create
corporate consumer awareness

Account Executive, B2B

10/2012 1/2014

Developed turn-key operations to ensure comprehensive independent dealer

compliance with the heart of a consultant while successfully signing 80-plus
dealerships in Nevada and Utah
Procured national lenders including Wells Fargo Dealer Services, Gateway One
Lending and others leading to a more comprehensive operation for the internal and
external customer
Created a dealer personnel development portal providing partners the training to
achieve their monthly sales quotas consistently
Promoted and modeled a culture of consistent goal-achievement by partnering with
the dealers through funding stipulations, consistent follow-up and effective teamwork
throughout the sales cycle

Dealer Service Representative

Vantage Finance, LLC.

Colonial Life

3/2009 6/2012

Increased clients profitability through decreasing payroll taxes and selling of needsbased employee benefit packages through education, not fear
Partnered with small-business owners, HR managers and others to present
comprehensive packages to their employees while netting high-levels of participation

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Area Sales Manager

National Auto Finance

7/2007 3/2008

Record-setting growth of over 800% in monthly contracts through due to strong

partnerships with 25 franchise dealerships
Maintained growth trends consistently through operational optimization, customercentric marketing and a no-limits attitude
Consistent award winner and recognition by peers for consummate leadership
centered on a values-driven culture

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS
Field Underwriter

ACC Consumer Finance, LLC

7/2006 2007

Dealer Representative

Centrix Financial, LLC

2003 6/2006

Area General Manager

Americredit Financial Services

1993 2002

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

National Independent Health Insurance Underwriters (NAIU)
National Automotive Association Professionals (NAAP)
American Red Cross

EDUCATION
Coastline Community College

Orange County, California

1995-1997

Business and Finance

LICENSES
Life, Health and Disability

State of Nevada Insurance Commission Board

Credit, Life and Disability

Jim Moran and Associates Finance School

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

LINKEDIN
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