Cathey Perkins
About Cathey Perkins
Cathey Perkins is a Funding Manager at Exeter Finance Corp., where she oversees a team of 15 agents in the subprime auto finance sector. With extensive experience in funding roles at TD Auto Finance, she has been in her current position since 2016 and is pursuing a degree in Business Management at Dallas Baptist University.
Work at Exeter Finance
Cathey Perkins has served as the Funding Manager at Exeter Finance Corp. since 2016. In this role, she oversees a team of 15 agents within a subprime auto finance company. Her responsibilities include managing escalated calls, reviewing daily statistics, and conducting performance reviews on a quarterly and yearly basis. She engages in staff development and is involved in the recruitment process by interviewing new agents. Cathey utilizes various tools such as Calms, CFI, Workday, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Outlook, Pacer, TLO, LexisNexis, and TValue to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at TD Auto Finance
Before joining Exeter Finance, Cathey Perkins worked at TD Auto Finance for a total of 12 years. She held the position of Funding Team Leader from 2011 to 2016 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, where she managed funding operations. Prior to that, she served as an Auction Administrator from 2004 to 2011. Her extensive experience at TD Auto Finance contributed to her expertise in the auto finance sector and provided a solid foundation for her current role.
Education and Expertise
Cathey Perkins is currently pursuing a degree in Business Management at Dallas Baptist University, a program she has been engaged in since 2013. Her educational background also includes completing general studies at Putnam City West High School from 1976 to 1981. This combination of formal education and practical experience in the finance industry equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her role as Funding Manager.
Team Management and Development
In her capacity as Funding Manager, Cathey Perkins is responsible for overseeing a team of agents working virtually from home. She actively monitors and coaches her team to identify opportunities for improvement. Cathey's role includes handling escalated calls and ensuring that agents meet performance standards. Her commitment to staff development is evident through her involvement in writing performance reviews and engaging in the recruitment of new agents.