Andrew Rush

Experience

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  Rent A Wreck / Priceless Rent A Car

  Jan 1996 - Nov 2001

  Regional Operations Manager

  ★ Managed business operations in five locations: Tampa, Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale, Daytona Beach and Orlando.★ Targeted consumer demographics of young adults as the only rental agency focused on 18- to 20-year-olds to successfully increase annual revenue by more than $500K.★ Managed staff issues in all Florida locations.★ Generated sales growth by 30% annually through online marketing and demographic-focused programs.★ Increased vehicle fleet locations and inventory from three to five, and inventory from 200 to 800 vehicles.★ Sold insurance replacement rentals.★ Built strong community relationships with body shops, mechanics, hotels and insurance agents.★ Developed a program to expand underage 18- to 20-year-old client revenue to $40K and fees to well over $100K monthly.★ Managed vehicle auction procurement, set rental rates, handled insurance claims/lawsuits, updated pricing on the website, and ensured vehicle maintenance was maintained. Show less

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  Badcock Home Furniture & More

  Oct 2001 - May 2015

  Store Manager

  ★ Expertly grew store sales and lending to client accounts in furniture, electronics and appliance sales.★ Recruited and trained top sales teams in addition to finance and credit staff.★ Supervised 25+ logistics, business and sales staff.★ Provided business development skills and sales strategies with full P&L accountability.★ Increased business by more than 300% through the upselling of additional products and finance options.★ Generated an increase in store-financed debt from $1MM to $5MM through active customer financed account growth from 1K to 4K+ accounts. ★ Maintained closing ratios of 75% or more on warranty sales. ★ Grew business expansion by as much as 12% annually, reaching one year totaling a 30% growth.★ Reduced credit risk to under 3% in a subprime collections environment.★ Hosted key sales and business events to promote business operations, sales and finance options.★ Achieved a low staff turnover of less than 10%.★ Recruited and trained new hires, and evaluated staff performance.★ Managed expenses, visual marketing, budgets, audits, product logistics, pricing and credit risk analysis on financed accounts. Show less

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  Katz Financial Services

  Jun 2015 - now

  Insurance Advisor

  ★ Provide strong financial advice focused on insurance and annuities.★ Deliver expertise in new account acquisition for small and mid-sized companies, targeting business needs and offering customized/competitive services.★ Expand the current book of business, managing 45 accounts selling life insurance, annuities, disability and other financial products.★ Prospect 401(k) opportunities.★ Work with the agency owner to cross-sell and expand the life insurance business.★ Target new clients through seminars and networking events. Show less

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  Red's Best

  Feb 2018 - now

  Credit & Collections Manager