Thomas Gessner

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Apr 2001 - Jun 2012

  Fire Fighter

  Served in the United States Air Force, and an active duty service member from 2001 to 2005. After which I served in the reserves until June of 2012. My station assignments included Yokota AFB (Toyko, Japan) and Luke AFB (Glendale, Arizona). My TDY assignment included the U.A.E, Germany and several state side locations.

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  Automotive Industry

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Sales Consultant, Finance Manager, Finance Director

  After the service I had the privilege of working for a spectrum of automotive franchises including Mercedes-Benz, Acura, Lexus and VW, Honda, Mazda, Volks Wagon. They individually contributed to the growth and success of my career. Starting as a sells consultant working 70-80 hour weeks and working my way up to Finance Director in under six years. Continue to meet a lot of talented colleagues and powerful ground up motivators in the auto industry.

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  AutoNation

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Finance Director

  As the finance director for an AutoNation store, I focused on the profitably in the finance and insurance department, this ultimately led to the top producing import franchise for AutoNation in its category, unmatched in our expertise with banking and consumer relationships, my team maintain this position until I transitioned into a corporate role within our organization. Primary responsibilities included : negotiating rates and terms for auto loans on behalf of customers, to ensure our customers receive the most competitive deal with the most memorable positive customer buying experience in the industry. Managing cash flow transition from our lending partners. As well as positioning our sales to aid in the long term strategic goal of retention enhancement to our service department and product alignment to our customer base. Show less

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  Academy Mortgage Corporation

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2024

  Regional Sales Leader

  Prescribe in the best interest of our clients the most suitable lending product that accommodates their home buying or refinancing needs.NMLS #1009077 │ State LIC AZ LO #0922636 │ Corp LIC AZ #BK0904081 │ Corp NMLS #3113 | Equal Housing Lender | 1750 E. Northrop Blvd. #230 | Chandler, AZ | (480) 840-7334

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  AutoNation

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2015

  Customer Financial Services Business Development Manager

  Ensuring we maintain a healthy profitability in the finance and insurance division of our company by training, mentoring and monitoring productivity amongst all AutoNation Customer Financial Services Managers and Directors in our Western Region, primarily Arizona and California. Continually focused on creating an experience that embodies advancing the customers automotive purchasing and or leasing needs. Always offering transparency,education and understanding of products, rates and financing terms available in today's automotive marketplace. Show less