1. Christian McCandless
2610 Highway 76
Moscow, TN 38057
901-831-8880
christianry@yahoo.com
Objective
Methodical, competitive and experienced professional desires a position as a Sales and
Marketing Manager where highly effective communication skills and expertise of
providing exemplary customer service in a high-performing, competitive setting leads to
an increase of sales revenue and long term customer service base. Skill set includes strong
problem solving skills, influence and negotiation tactics, a team player with a winning
attitude and solid work ethic wanting to make a significant contribution to your company.
Education
Excelsior College Biology Major 2016 - 2017
Ross University School of Medicine 2012 - 2016
University of Memphis 2009 - 2012
Pre-Med
Experience
Hensley Suzuki 2004 - 2009
General Manager
• Led daily operations of a new car dealership with oversight of 30 plus employees
• Responsible for increasing annual sales from $360K to $7.2M in four years
• Facilitated all aspects of inventory management, purchasing, wholesaling and trades
• Directed advertising strategy to increase sales with a monthly budget of $120K
utilizing print, TV, radio, and direct mail
• Expedited contract compliance of accounts receivable with major financial
institutions with a daily balance of up to $2M dollars
• Fostered collaborative relationship with lending organizations to maximizing
the financial benefits of both parties
• Developed cross cultural customer base drawing from the tri-state area with over
100customer engagements daily
Finance Director 2001 - 2004
King Cotton Auto Group
• Managed three auto dealerships’ finance departments in Tennessee and Mississippi
with six finance mangers
• Advised mangers on complicated deal acquisition maximizing the customers’ financial
attributes

2. • Expedited contract compliance of accounts receivable with major financial
institutions with a daily balance of up to $5M dollars
• Maintained a collaborative relationship between the finance teams, dealership
general managers and other store personnel
Airport Auto Center 1994 - 2001
Finance/Sales Manager
• Managed sales teamand customer financing
• Facilitated in house leasing contract program focusing on substandard credit profiles
• Procured inventory at auction markets across the United States
References
Paula Rushing Pediatric Anesthesiologist, St. Jude Research Hospital 254.721.7833
Thomas Davis Jr. Business Development Manager, FedEx 901.481.3713
Kris True General Manager, Keras Chevrolet 901.679.5939
Dan Adair Dealer Development, Global Lending 901.461.0086