William J Buonato
Fred Beans Ford Lincoln
Doylestown
35
years of professional experience
Business professional with career experience in business sales, management, food service operations, marketing and finance. Confident and effective leader possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills and organizational abilities. Skilled in meeting current needs and preparing for future demands. Focused on customer satisfaction and loyalty with demonstrated record of accomplishment.
Work History
F&I Manager
3 Years 11 Months- Guided clients through loan application process, enhancing understanding and satisfaction.
- Reported portfolio performance to management, identifying trends in loan volume for strategic decision-making.
- Assessed profitability to dealership of multiple financing arrangements with different lenders.
- Submitted deals to lenders for approval, made credit decisions and effectively closed finance contracts.
- Assessed profitability of financing arrangements with multiple lenders, optimizing dealership revenue potential.
- Improved monthly average Finance PVR from $1,462 to $2,558 over an 18 month period.
Licensed Realtor
4 Years 9 Months- Mediated negotiations between buyers and sellers to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
- Consistently mediated efforts to negotiate property sale between buyer and seller to achieve desired results for clients.
- Clarified property assessment, valuation, contracts, and closing processes for sellers to enhance their understanding.
- Utilized consultative skills to identify clients' property needs and financial constraints, creating tailored property lists.
- Prepared concise written documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases in compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.
- Rising Star Award winner 2018.
- Leading Edge Society Award winner 2019-2021.
NMLS Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer
4 Years 2 Months- Assisted clients in identifying their financial goals and developing strategies for achievement.
- Educated clients on product solutions by sharing in-depth knowledge of available products and programs.
- Shared knowledge of products and programs to educate clients about various product solutions.
- Utilized CORE Software to assemble and compile documents for loan closings, title abstracts, insurance forms, and tax receipts.
- Cultivated relationships with realtors, title agents, business owners, and attorneys to expand network of influence.
Business Owner / Operator
22 Years 2 Months- Oversaw operations for multiple restaurant locations.
- Managed all financial areas and oversaw entire operational aspects of the business.
- Forecasted and consistently met budgeted revenue goals on quarterly and an annual basis.
- Tracked revenue and expenditures, forecasting trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs daily.
- Proficient in team building, hiring, and mentoring team members.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, shipping and receiving logistics.
- Planned and coordinated multimedia relations for marketing, advertising, and promotional materials.
- Conducted meetings to optimize organizational and operational efficiency.
- Built and oversaw an organization of 85+ employees.
- Awarded first Free Standing Restaurant in the Philadelphia Region.
- Led business coordinator for new restaurant openings.
- Annual multi award recipient for sales, cost controls and profitability.
Director of Operations / Treasurer
14 Years 7 Months- Co-founder of Philadelphia Regional Operator Marketing Group.
- Implemented marketing strategy that elevated low brand awareness market to one of the highest in the chain over ten years.
- Managed a budget of $1.5m+ and allocated accrual funds.
- Implemented a marketing strategy to take a low brand awareness market to one of the highest in the chain over a ten year period.
- Oversaw long-term partnership with Comcast-Spectacor, collaborating with Philadelphia professional sports teams Flyers, Sixers, and Phillies.
- Built consensus to align organizational goals creating organizational by-laws and operating guidelines.
- Consensus building created organizational by-laws and operating guidelines.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns that drove new business opportunities with partner sales teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Marketing
Skills
Loan processing support
Contract negotiations
Financial product marketing
Regulatory compliance
Financial analysis
Account management
Timeline
F&I Manager
Fred Beans Ford Lincoln
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Realtor
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
03.2018 - 12.2022Read More
NMLS Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer
Wells Fargo
01.2014 - 03.2018Read More
Director of Operations / Treasurer
Philadelphia Operators Group CFA
05.1999 - 12.2013Read More
Business Owner / Operator
Chick-fil-A
11.1991 - 01.2014Read More
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science from Finance, Marketing
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