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JOHN STRANGE
Financial Services and Management Professional with Land and Title experienceFinancial Analysis, Risk Management, Oil & Gas, Operations Management, Compliance, B2B Marketing, Consultative Selling, Business Relationship Management, Sales Management, P&L, Microsoft Office Suite. After a 22 year career in Financial Services with Ford Motor Credit Company as well as ADESA, I began a career as a Landman in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Landman with Beckett Oil and Gas in 2011. I worked on a project in West Texas running title, creating run sheets, MOR's, Tract Leasehold Reports, and Flowcharts. I have found the work to be very intriguing and one in which I have been able to utilize my transferable skills and experience from my previous career.
| Last Resume Update | June 26, 2012 |
| Degree | Bachelors Degree |
| Experience | More than 15 Years |
| Category | Landman |
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| City | Maumelle |
| State | AR |
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Experience
BECKETT OIL AND GAS, LLC 2011 – 2012
Independent Petroleum Landman
• Run title history on land to determine surface and mineral ownership percentages, oil and gas leases, and assignments. Create run sheets, mineral ownership reports, tract leasehold reports, and flowcharts.
ADESA AUTO AUCTIONS, Little Rock, AR 2010 – 2011
Dealer Sales and Service Manager
• Build and lead the dealer consignment team to achieve the dealer consignment sales and service performance objectives via an environment that drives efficient sales and operational excellence.
• Assign all dealer consignment activities and accounts to manage effective work flow.
• Responsible for defining the sales plan with the General Manager to achieve consignment objectives.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved a 10% YOY increase in Dealer Consignment volume in 2010 and a 5% increase in the first two quarters of 2011 in the Little Rock market.
STATE FARM INSURANCE, Jacksonville, AR 2009 – 2010
Financial Services Representative Intern
• As an approved candidate for a State Farm agency, I was responsible for the marketing of State Farm Life, Health, Banking, and Property and Casualty products.
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Little Rock,AR 1988 – 2009
Business Development Manager 2001 – 2009
• Promoted Ford Credit wholesale, retail plans, and programs to Ford Automotive Dealers while improving and maintaining retail market share.
• Managed the retail portfolio performance by dealer accounts.
• Monitored risk management and mitigated dealer loans and wholesale floor plan accounts.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved and maintained the #1 ranking in market share for the Memphis territory from 2004 – 2006 and #2 in 2008 by establishing goals and objectives and obtaining ongoing client feedback to share with team members.
• Increased Extended Service Plan penetration in territory from 16% in 2003 to 23% in 2008 by converting dealers from writing non-Ford plans.
• Consistently marketed and trained on product changes and upgrades.
• Improved GAP Coverage penetration from 14% in 2004 to 21% in 2008 by conducting sales presentations to Ford Dealer personnel and explaining the advantages of the Ford GAP product.
• Effectively managed risk on Dealer Wholesale and Loan accounts by proactively addressing any issues related to capitalization and P&L (profit and loss).
Branch Operations Manager 1999 – 2001
• Provided oversight of all branch operations including retail purchasing, wholesale floor plan activities, dealer credit reviews, and administrative functions.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved a rating of “Effective Controls” on a routine internal audit conducted by the Internal Control Department in 2001, the highest rating that a branch can earn.
• Achieved a Dealer Satisfaction Index of 95 (out of 100) in 2000 by utilizing Participative Management and Employee Involvement with branch team members.
Credit Supervisor 1995 – 1999
• Directly managed retail and wholesale activities at the branch level.
• Monitored all retail purchasing activity and portfolio performance.
• Assigned Dealer Credit Packages to Credit Analysts, and reviewed and made recommendations to management based on results of financial analysis.
• Completed performance reviews on all department employees.
Accomplishments:
• The Credit Department earned an Employee Satisfaction Index of 92% in 1996.
• The Little Rock branch earned the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1995 for meeting and exceeding key performance metrics.
Other Positions Held:
Customer Service Supervisor 1994 - 1995
Credit Analyst 1993 - 1994
Senior Customer Service Rep. 1991 - 1993
Customer Service Rep. 1990 - 1991
Wholesale Auditor 1989 - 1990
Asst. Customer Service Rep. 1988 - 1989
Independent Petroleum Landman
• Run title history on land to determine surface and mineral ownership percentages, oil and gas leases, and assignments. Create run sheets, mineral ownership reports, tract leasehold reports, and flowcharts.
ADESA AUTO AUCTIONS, Little Rock, AR 2010 – 2011
Dealer Sales and Service Manager
• Build and lead the dealer consignment team to achieve the dealer consignment sales and service performance objectives via an environment that drives efficient sales and operational excellence.
• Assign all dealer consignment activities and accounts to manage effective work flow.
• Responsible for defining the sales plan with the General Manager to achieve consignment objectives.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved a 10% YOY increase in Dealer Consignment volume in 2010 and a 5% increase in the first two quarters of 2011 in the Little Rock market.
STATE FARM INSURANCE, Jacksonville, AR 2009 – 2010
Financial Services Representative Intern
• As an approved candidate for a State Farm agency, I was responsible for the marketing of State Farm Life, Health, Banking, and Property and Casualty products.
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Little Rock,AR 1988 – 2009
Business Development Manager 2001 – 2009
• Promoted Ford Credit wholesale, retail plans, and programs to Ford Automotive Dealers while improving and maintaining retail market share.
• Managed the retail portfolio performance by dealer accounts.
• Monitored risk management and mitigated dealer loans and wholesale floor plan accounts.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved and maintained the #1 ranking in market share for the Memphis territory from 2004 – 2006 and #2 in 2008 by establishing goals and objectives and obtaining ongoing client feedback to share with team members.
• Increased Extended Service Plan penetration in territory from 16% in 2003 to 23% in 2008 by converting dealers from writing non-Ford plans.
• Consistently marketed and trained on product changes and upgrades.
• Improved GAP Coverage penetration from 14% in 2004 to 21% in 2008 by conducting sales presentations to Ford Dealer personnel and explaining the advantages of the Ford GAP product.
• Effectively managed risk on Dealer Wholesale and Loan accounts by proactively addressing any issues related to capitalization and P&L (profit and loss).
Branch Operations Manager 1999 – 2001
• Provided oversight of all branch operations including retail purchasing, wholesale floor plan activities, dealer credit reviews, and administrative functions.
Accomplishments:
• Achieved a rating of “Effective Controls” on a routine internal audit conducted by the Internal Control Department in 2001, the highest rating that a branch can earn.
• Achieved a Dealer Satisfaction Index of 95 (out of 100) in 2000 by utilizing Participative Management and Employee Involvement with branch team members.
Credit Supervisor 1995 – 1999
• Directly managed retail and wholesale activities at the branch level.
• Monitored all retail purchasing activity and portfolio performance.
• Assigned Dealer Credit Packages to Credit Analysts, and reviewed and made recommendations to management based on results of financial analysis.
• Completed performance reviews on all department employees.
Accomplishments:
• The Credit Department earned an Employee Satisfaction Index of 92% in 1996.
• The Little Rock branch earned the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1995 for meeting and exceeding key performance metrics.
Other Positions Held:
Customer Service Supervisor 1994 - 1995
Credit Analyst 1993 - 1994
Senior Customer Service Rep. 1991 - 1993
Customer Service Rep. 1990 - 1991
Wholesale Auditor 1989 - 1990
Asst. Customer Service Rep. 1988 - 1989
Education
Delta State University, Cleveland MS 1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance
Dean's List Scholar
Financier's Business Society Member
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance
Dean's List Scholar
Financier's Business Society Member
