Description
A leadership position encompassing strengths in teamwork, relationship building and coordination, communication, problem solving, planning, directing and training staff to ultimately improve business profitability.
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
---|---|---|
Centex Homes | (Confidential) | 2/2005 - 10/2006 |
401KAdvisorsUSA | (Confidential) | 10/2004 - 2/2005 |
Modis/Special Counsel | (Confidential) | 3/2002 - 10/2004 |
(Confidential) | (Confidential) | 12/1997 - Present |
Law Firm of Rutherford, DeMarco, White & Soloman | (Confidential) | 5/1994 - 5/1997 |
US Army | (Confidential) | 10/1986 - 4/1991 |
Sherrington Foods, Inc. | (Confidential) | 4/1984 - 10/1986 |
Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
---|---|---|---|
American Staffing Association | Certified Staffing Professional | 2004 | Specialist Degree |
Belmont University | Management | 1997 | Bachelor Degree |
Southeastern Paralegal Institute | Paralegal | 1992 | Trade School Degree |
US ARMY Sergeant's Academy | Primary Leadership Development | 1988 | Specialist Degree |
Scarlet Oaks JVS | Business Mgt & Operations | 1983 | Trade School Degree |
Accomplishments
Highlights:
Directed multi-million dollar retail operation. Managed 34 people; hired; trained and evaluated staffRESULTS: Consistently ranked as #1 of 14 in regional franchise in sales/production and expense controlOrganized and administered office. Supervised 7 people; studied existing processes; negotiated settlements; conceptualized more productive process; integrated computer hardware/software systemsRESULTS: Generated 80% more output; increased receivables by 400%Coordinated marketing programs; evaluated and modified programs/services to improve efficiencyRESULTS: Improved overall goals by 70% without appropriated fund supportImproved financial status of franchised regional retail service operation. Studied and evaluated existing service and production processes and procedures; systematized, reorganized; trained personnel; combined functions through attrition; initiated incentives, coordinated production, created and prepared scheduling and inventory purchase; monitored financial performance; prepared timely/accurate reports.RESULTS: Increased sales 14%; reduced operating cost by 6%, reduced labor cost by 24%; improved quality of product and service; improved employee morale.Managed and developed customer base, controlled expenses and contributed to the company's profitability. Developed an adequate pipeline of potential sales; implemented and maintained short-range and long-term plans for developing sales.RESULTS: Surpassed sales quotas by an average of 75%Sold/Marketed financial planning solutions to high net worth individuals. Profiled prospects; stressed portfolio diversification; suggested investment recommendations; maintained client profiles.RESULTS: Recognized as top producer; increased overall profitability.Counseled employers with regarding EGTRRA and ERISA regulations, including 404(c) and other fiduciary concerns and obligations; reviewed and documented due diligence of plan's investments and created, reviewed and/or updated Investment Policy Statements.RESULTS: Strengthened/solidified 72 B2B relationships in TN, KY, AL, MS, VA, GA & FL.Managed the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, pricing and contract negotiations for employee retirement benefit contracts valued from $100,000 to $180,000,000; researched organizations to evaluate needs.RESULTS: Significantly increased overall profitability of the company.Coordinated and conducted sales/educational programs; evaluated and modified programs/services to improve efficiency; developed strategic plan to increase employee participation rate; motivated support personnel through coaching/team approach.RESULTS: Improved retirement plan participation by 15-70%; increased contribution rates by 30% without appropriated fund support.Designed diversified, long term capital appreciation stock portfolios; provided fundamental, technical and statistical analysis of historical data; anticipated trends to identify undervalued stocks with sound fundamentals; maximized client portfolio performance according to desired risk level; instituted structured buy/sell disciplines. RESULTS: Outperformed S&P 500 during each year of existence.Administered service practice for high profile, high volume law firm. Studied processes; evaluated systems; conceptualized a more productive process; instituted new computer network hardware and software programs; upgraded file management system; increased caseload capacity.RESULTS: Improved communications with clients, court systems and adverse counsel; maximized caseload capacity; increased overall billable hours; increased customer satisfaction; expanded the knowledge of personnel on computer systems and networks; obtained a higher level of work effectiveness and efficiency; reduced stress and improved employee morale.Companies I like:
Government, hospital, Nissan, Medical, Insurance, Financial, General Business, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Legal
Job Skills
Responsibilities
Direct, Coordinate, Manage, Sell, Research, Investigate, Lead, Supervise, Administer, Develop, Close, Monitor, Grow