Ryan Barry

Accomplished Automotive Finance & Insurance professional with more than 10 years of experience in automotive sales, lending, dealership operations, and customer relationship management. Proven ability to structure vehicle financing, build strong lender relationships, maximize backend profitability, and ensure compliance with state and federal lending regulations. Recognized as a two-time Salesperson of the Year with a track record of exceeding performance goals while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Skilled in lender negotiations, contract funding, financial product sales, and developing long-term customer relationships.

Loan Specialist - The Savings Group

(2024)

• Manage a portfolio of more than 60 customer accounts daily from underwriting through funding.
• Partner with over 150 lending institutions to secure competitive financing solutions for customers across a broad range of credit profiles.
• Structure financing packages while ensuring compliance with all state and federal lending regulations.
• Present and sell vehicle protection products that increase customer value while maximizing company profitability.
• Generated approximately $650,000 in backend gross revenue during 2025.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining funding accuracy, efficiency, and timely loan completion.

Sales Consultant - East Coast Honda

(2023 - 2024)

• Guided customers through every stage of the vehicle purchasing process from initial consultation through vehicle delivery.
• Delivered a professional, customer-focused buying experience while identifying customer needs and recommending vehicle solutions.
• Protected confidential customer financial information throughout the sales process.
• Managed customer follow-up and sales pipeline using DriveCentric CRM.
• Worked closely with Finance Managers to ensure accurate documentation and efficient funding.

Licensed Field Agent - Knights of Columbus

(2023 - 2023)

• Managed insurance and financial accounts throughout an assigned territory.
• Oversaw relationships for six councils representing more than 2,500 members.
• Educated clients on insurance and financial protection products.
• Built long-term relationships by identifying customer needs and recommending personalized financial solutions.

Service Advisor - Beach Automotive Group

(2022 - 2023)

• Certified Service Advisor for Ford, Buick, and GMC vehicles.
• Managed repair orders from estimate through completion while maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Presented repair recommendations and obtained customer approvals.
• Coordinated communication between technicians and customers to ensure efficient service operations.

Sales Consultant - Hyatt Buick GMC

(2019 - 2022)

• Salesperson of the Year – 2020
• Salesperson of the Year – 2021
• Consistently exceeded monthly sales goals through consultative selling and relationship building.
• Developed lasting customer relationships that generated repeat business and referrals.
• Maintained General Motors certification and dealership compliance standards.
• Managed customer pipeline using VinSolutions CRM.
• Collaborated with Finance Managers to ensure seamless deal completion and vehicle deliveries.
• Continued employment following dealership acquisition by Beach Automotive Group.

Certified National Trainer / Hospitality Lead - PF Chang's China Bistro

(2013 - 2019)

• Selected as a Certified National Trainer responsible for onboarding and mentoring new employees.
• Led front-of-house operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Managed cash handling, deposits, and daily opening and closing procedures.
• Developed leadership, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills while training and mentoring team members.

King's College

Advanced Individual Training - Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic - United States Army Reserve