Jennifer Rafael

Jennifer Rafael has a strong background in the automotive industry with senior roles in banking and captive sectors. Jennifer has 19 years of experience in the industry.

From 1999 to 2003, they worked at Daimler Chrysler, where they managed and implemented the daily credit application process and supervised employees involved in analyzing and making decisions on consumer credit applications. Jennifer also approved credit applications within their authority and maintained control of contract and interest rate exceptions.

From 2003 to 2009, Jennifer worked as a Sales Manager at Daimler Chrysler, overseeing credit requests and business development functions. Jennifer managed a wholesale and retail lending portfolio and maintained knowledge of financing requirements and risk management.

Between 2009 and 2011, they served as a Project Manager at BG Group of Companies, where they managed the fixed operations of a group of dealerships. Jennifer worked closely with the company's Vice President and President to improve efficiency and increase profitability.

Jennifer joined TD in 2011 and held the position of Senior Manager, Business Development. In this role, they developed and implemented sales strategies, focusing on portfolio growth. Jennifer also provided market and industry intelligence.

From 2018 to 2019, they worked as a Management Consultant at R.K.G.M Resource Automotive Consulting Inc.

Jennifer then joined TD Auto Finance in 2011 as Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts. Jennifer provided strategic planning and leadership direction for the sales organization in Eastern Canada. Jennifer was responsible for sales growth, indirect lending programs, and commercial lending.

Most recently, Jennifer has been working at DSMA - Mergers and Acquisitions since 2019. Jennifer started as a Market Leader, Mergers & Acquisitions and later took on the role of Vice President, Midwest. In their role, they support buyers and sellers in the automotive industry and delivers maximum ROI for clients.

Jennifer Rafael attended York University – Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies from 1997 to 2000 where they pursued a BAS degree in Business/Marketing. Later, from 2017 to 2019, they enrolled at Yorkville University and completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General.