Matthew De Coste has over 20 years of experience in automotive finance and food service management. He has consistently been a top producer with perfect customer service ratings in various finance manager roles for Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, and Hyundai dealerships. He also has experience as a general manager and manager for restaurants.

1. Matthew De Coste
3416 Ellington Way
Trinity, FL 34655
814-934-2178
everettde10@yahoo.com
Summary of qualifications
I am a LEADER with extensive hands-on experience in the automotive & food service industry
with a strong emphasis on the importance of customer service. Various cross functional
assignments have led to recognition for meeting bottom line objectives, increased productivity,
and creating high morale.
Professional experience
March 2016 to Present Castriota Chevrolet Tampa, FL
Finance Manager
 Top producer at the dealership month after month, with a perfect customer service
index rating.
 Proven commitment to building relationships, generating lifelong customers
April 2015 to March 2016 Mercedes-Benz of Tampa Tampa, FL
Finance Manager
 PVR over $1600 with a top customer service index rating.
July 2013 to April 2015 Hyundai of New Port Richey New Port Richey, FL
Finance Manager
 Top tier producer month after month
 PVR over $1000/Warranty penetration over 55%/1.75 power ranking averaging 85 units
a month

2. May 2011 to July 2013 Driscoll Automotive Group, LLC State College, PA
Sales & Finance Manager
 PVR over $1200/PVF over $1400, which led the auto group
 Successfully built a secondary F&I department
 Promoted to Sales Manager over the Audi and VW stores
 Sales Professional Averaged 17 units a month, winning “Salesman of the month” 8
straight months.
November 2007 to April 2011 Chili’s Altoona, PA
Manager
 FOH operations, including, but not limited to, bar and service specs
 Slashed liquor cost from 38% to 14.6%
 Drove guest experience index to the top of the region
 Write and walk the FOH schedule with 46 employees
 Increased sales through give back nights and community involvement
December 2004 to November 2007 Steak & Ale Corporation Philadelphia, PA
General Manager
 Developed systematic safeguards for cost control
 Achieved growth in bottom line sales through development of new clientele and
employee policies.
May 1995 to May 2000 Maddie's Restaurant, Bar, & Hotel Malvern, PA
FOH Manager
 Maintained inventory control and analysis of all products
 Took over marketing for the company to increase top and bottom line sales

3. Education
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelors of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
GPA: 3.55
Awards received
Eagle Scout - The Boy Scouts of America