PVR 2,800–3,400
Sustained performance standard—built on structure, presentation, and discipline.
South Florida interviews — available next week
Dalton Lindesmith
Finance Manager / F&I Director / GSM / GM Operator
I build repeatable dealership profit systems—production, compliance, funding speed, and leadership—without slowing pace.
PVR 2,800–3,400
VPI 1.75+
Platform F&I Leadership
Operator-Level Execution
#1
National finance manager (multiple periods)
3
Rooftops platform oversight (Cadillac / GMC / Buick)
Operator mindset. Dealer results.
I’ve done it at every altitude: Special Finance → elite F&I production → multi-rooftop finance leadership → GM/operator accountability. I don’t need “time to ramp.” I install standards, control execution, and move numbers fast.
Deal Structure
Menu Discipline
Stips Control
Funding Cadence
Compliance-First
Training Systems
Highline Expectations
Powersports Flow
Proof
What dealer principals care about: predictable production, clean paper, and controllable execution.
VPI 1.75+
Consistent product attachment through a repeatable, compliant menu flow.
#1 National Producer
Multiple periods—high volume pace without sloppy paper.
Platform Leadership
Standardized multi-rooftop process (Cadillac/GMC/Buick): stips, funding, compliance, coaching cadence.
Operator-Level Execution
GM/GSM/F&I desk accountability—sales, finance, compliance, funding, inventory/recon decisions, and team execution rhythms.
Experience
High performance inside dealer groups + operator accountability outside of them.
Director / National Accounts
2026–Present
Rite Way Transport Group
- Pipeline development, enterprise stakeholder management, and process control under pressure.
- Builds repeatable outbound systems and automation to drive consistent booked volume.
General Manager / Store Leader
2025–2026
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
- Full P&L ownership: staffing, training, workflow control, KPI cadence, and customer escalation management.
- Stabilized output under staffing constraints with daily huddles, inspection-to-estimate discipline, and follow-up standards.
Operator / GM (Self-Employed Auto Retail + Services)
2022–2025
Cleveland, OH
- One-person operator: ran desk, F&I, compliance, funding, inventory/recon, and day-to-day ops.
- Built repeatable processes that translate directly to high-volume dealer group execution.
General Manager
2021–2022
Perfect Auto Collection
- Owned store performance; tightened conversion and accountability rhythms.
Platform Finance Director (Cadillac / GMC / Buick)
2020–2021
Crestmont Auto Group
- Standardized menus, lender strategy, stips discipline, and funding cadence across rooftops.
Finance Manager
2017–2020
Penske Automotive Group
- Promoted fast; repeatedly top-ranked nationally; DocuPad pilot/rollout exposure.
General Manager (Special Finance)
2014–2016
Miami Car Credit
- Executed subprime approvals strategy, pace, and process discipline in a high-demand market.
Special Finance Manager
2012–2014
North Coast Auto Mall
- Built/run special finance department; consistent funding through lender mix + structure discipline.
Systems + Tech Stack
Dealer systems plus modern AI + automation—built for speed, consistency, and scale.
Dealer
Reynolds & Reynolds • Dealertrack • RouteOne • Darwin • VinSolutions • DocuPad • ADP
AI / Automation
ChatGPT • Zapier • Make • Airtable • Excel/Sheets automation • pipeline/CRM builds
Marketing
Landing pages • lead capture forms • email/SMS sequences • Google Business Profile • Meta Ads (basic)
Design
Canva • Adobe (basic) • sales collateral • one-pagers
Web
HTML/CSS • basic JavaScript • Netlify deploys • form-to-CRM integrations • Supabase (basic)
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