Top Talent like Ashley are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ashley NeSmith

Sales & Business Development Manager
Coaching
Business Strategy
Marketing
Call Center
Prospecting
Problem Solving
Program Coordination
Market Sizing
Growth Marketing
Lead Generation
Leasing
Business Development
HighLevel
Social Selling
Outbound Sales
Cold Call
Organization
Sales
Management
HubSpot
Salesforce
CRM
Client Management
Sales Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Automotive Advocate & Coach | Finance manager & Sales | 25 years experience in the automotive industry.
Automotive Industry Expert | Consultant | With 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, I’ve built my career by helping individuals and businesses navigate the complex world of car buying, sales, and dealership operations. My expertise spans variable and fixed operations, F&I management, subprime finance, sales, compliance, CRM and BDC strategies, and digital marketing. As a customer advocate, consultant, and leader, I’ve consistently driven record performance for dealerships and guided countless individuals toward better deals and smarter decisions.

Work History

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Automotive Advocate & Coach

CarEdgeApr 2022 - Sep 2024 • 2 yrs 6 mosA member-facing role where I communicated directly with members via zoom or google meet, email, and the community forum to answer questions about their current automotive situation, review automotive deals, and trade valuations, discuss financing opportunities and provide reassurance, and share resources.
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Full-time parenting

Career BreakSep 2018 - Apr 2022 • 3 yrs 8 mosPlanned career break for motherhood.
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Finance Manager, Special Finance Director & Social Media Manager

NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick & GMCMay 2003 - Sep 2018 • 15 yrs 5 mosOversaw F&I department to ensure all compliance & training were current along with policy and procedure. Reviewed market analyses and sales reports to determine customer needs and volume potential and developed sales campaigns to accommodate the goals of the finance department. Knowledgeable in state regulations regarding finance and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Reviewed the structure of deals in accordance with lender and dealership guidelines. Performed credit interviews, and prepared credit applications when needed. Generated new lenders, evaluated new lender programs, and maintained good lender relations. Reviewed CIT daily, assembled funding packages. Analyzed credit reports, able to recognize a conventional deal and turn over accordingly. Scheduled and attended sales meetings with the Finance Department and Sales Department.

Education

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Georgia Southern University

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Automotive Advocate & Coach | Finance manager & Sales | 25 years experience in the automotive industry.
Automotive Industry Expert | Consultant | With 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, I’ve built my career by helping individuals and businesses navigate the complex world of car buying, sales, and dealership operations. My expertise spans variable and fixed operations, F&I management, subprime finance, sales, compliance, CRM and BDC strategies, and digital marketing. As a customer advocate, consultant, and leader, I’ve consistently driven record performance for dealerships and guided countless individuals toward better deals and smarter decisions.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ashley are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ashley NeSmith

Sales & Business Development Manager
Coaching
Business Strategy
Marketing
Call Center
Prospecting
Problem Solving
Program Coordination
Market Sizing
Growth Marketing
Lead Generation
Leasing
Business Development
HighLevel
Social Selling
Outbound Sales
Cold Call
Organization
Sales
Management
HubSpot
Salesforce
CRM
Client Management
Sales Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Automotive Advocate & Coach

CarEdgeApr 2022 - Sep 2024 • 2 yrs 6 mosA member-facing role where I communicated directly with members via zoom or google meet, email, and the community forum to answer questions about their current automotive situation, review automotive deals, and trade valuations, discuss financing opportunities and provide reassurance, and share resources.
C

Full-time parenting

Career BreakSep 2018 - Apr 2022 • 3 yrs 8 mosPlanned career break for motherhood.
N

Finance Manager, Special Finance Director & Social Media Manager

NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick & GMCMay 2003 - Sep 2018 • 15 yrs 5 mosOversaw F&I department to ensure all compliance & training were current along with policy and procedure. Reviewed market analyses and sales reports to determine customer needs and volume potential and developed sales campaigns to accommodate the goals of the finance department. Knowledgeable in state regulations regarding finance and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Reviewed the structure of deals in accordance with lender and dealership guidelines. Performed credit interviews, and prepared credit applications when needed. Generated new lenders, evaluated new lender programs, and maintained good lender relations. Reviewed CIT daily, assembled funding packages. Analyzed credit reports, able to recognize a conventional deal and turn over accordingly. Scheduled and attended sales meetings with the Finance Department and Sales Department.

Education

G

Georgia Southern University

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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