Experience

AKA Search Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  AKA Search Group is a national executive search firm, headquartered in Greenville, SC, focusing on real estate, investment management, and human resources executive searches. Executive search specialties include C Suite positions (COO, CMO, CSO, CIO), as well as the Vice President and Director level positions. We know hiring people is easy, but hiring the right people is not. AKA Search Group was formed to service a large need in the market for companies looking to add the best… Show more AKA Search Group is a national executive search firm, headquartered in Greenville, SC, focusing on real estate, investment management, and human resources executive searches. Executive search specialties include C Suite positions (COO, CMO, CSO, CIO), as well as the Vice President and Director level positions. We know hiring people is easy, but hiring the right people is not. AKA Search Group was formed to service a large need in the market for companies looking to add the best of the best to their teams through executive search. Recent Placements: +Vice President of Sales, Real Estate +Vice President of Acquisitions +Sr. Director, Investor Relations +Director of Investor Relations +Director of Acquisitions +Director of Human Resources +Director of Real Estate +Operations Manager Show less AKA Search Group is a national executive search firm, headquartered in Greenville, SC, focusing on real estate, investment management, and human resources executive searches. Executive search specialties include C Suite positions (COO, CMO, CSO, CIO), as well as the Vice President and Director level positions. We know hiring people is easy, but hiring the right people is not. AKA Search Group was formed to service a large need in the market for companies looking to add the best… Show more AKA Search Group is a national executive search firm, headquartered in Greenville, SC, focusing on real estate, investment management, and human resources executive searches. Executive search specialties include C Suite positions (COO, CMO, CSO, CIO), as well as the Vice President and Director level positions. We know hiring people is easy, but hiring the right people is not. AKA Search Group was formed to service a large need in the market for companies looking to add the best of the best to their teams through executive search. Recent Placements: +Vice President of Sales, Real Estate +Vice President of Acquisitions +Sr. Director, Investor Relations +Director of Investor Relations +Director of Acquisitions +Director of Human Resources +Director of Real Estate +Operations Manager Show less



Cava Companies

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  Cava Companies and Cava Home Buyers is a vertically integrated real estate investment company which targets distressed single- and multi-family real estate owners in order to provide them with a quick and hassle-free solution. The exit strategies include wholesaling, fix and flip, buy and hold, novation, or a listing. Responsible for the hiring, management, and development of all sales, marketing, recruiting, and analyst employees from July 2018 until my departure in January of 2022… Show more Cava Companies and Cava Home Buyers is a vertically integrated real estate investment company which targets distressed single- and multi-family real estate owners in order to provide them with a quick and hassle-free solution. The exit strategies include wholesaling, fix and flip, buy and hold, novation, or a listing. Responsible for the hiring, management, and development of all sales, marketing, recruiting, and analyst employees from July 2018 until my departure in January of 2022. Grew the team from myself and one sales rep to: +8 Acquisition Managers +5 Lead Generators +3 Listing Agents +3 Recruiters +1 Sales Manager +1 Systems and Operations Manager +1 Lead Generation Manager Transformed Cava Companies sales and marketing strategy which led to 350% growth in deal count and revenue. Built out and managed the inside and outside sales teams, as well as the systems used for lead generation. Implemented: Salesforce, in-house cold calling, SMS, YouTube and FB custom targeting, automated follow-up sequencing, and automated KPI and financial reporting. Successfully pioneered the expansion into two new markets for the company, inclusive of the hiring and management of the sales teams, and ensuring ROI of the expansion initiatives. In addition, built out and turned profitable the following new business segments: + Turnkey rental sales + In-House and 3rd party recruiting + Adding listing agents as employees Total employee headcount grew from 13 to 45 during my tenure with Cava Companies. Show less Cava Companies and Cava Home Buyers is a vertically integrated real estate investment company which targets distressed single- and multi-family real estate owners in order to provide them with a quick and hassle-free solution. The exit strategies include wholesaling, fix and flip, buy and hold, novation, or a listing. Responsible for the hiring, management, and development of all sales, marketing, recruiting, and analyst employees from July 2018 until my departure in January of 2022… Show more Cava Companies and Cava Home Buyers is a vertically integrated real estate investment company which targets distressed single- and multi-family real estate owners in order to provide them with a quick and hassle-free solution. The exit strategies include wholesaling, fix and flip, buy and hold, novation, or a listing. Responsible for the hiring, management, and development of all sales, marketing, recruiting, and analyst employees from July 2018 until my departure in January of 2022. Grew the team from myself and one sales rep to: +8 Acquisition Managers +5 Lead Generators +3 Listing Agents +3 Recruiters +1 Sales Manager +1 Systems and Operations Manager +1 Lead Generation Manager Transformed Cava Companies sales and marketing strategy which led to 350% growth in deal count and revenue. Built out and managed the inside and outside sales teams, as well as the systems used for lead generation. Implemented: Salesforce, in-house cold calling, SMS, YouTube and FB custom targeting, automated follow-up sequencing, and automated KPI and financial reporting. Successfully pioneered the expansion into two new markets for the company, inclusive of the hiring and management of the sales teams, and ensuring ROI of the expansion initiatives. In addition, built out and turned profitable the following new business segments: + Turnkey rental sales + In-House and 3rd party recruiting + Adding listing agents as employees Total employee headcount grew from 13 to 45 during my tenure with Cava Companies. Show less



StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director - Executive Search

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2018

  #1 Sales Producer +Executive driving the overall direction and vision of the company. +Developing revenue growth strategies for the company resulting in 250% growth in revenue from 2015 to 2017. +Directly managing a team of over 20 search consultants, business development experts, internet researchers, and interns. +Evaluate data and ensure search success by implementing plans to direct the activities and productivity of all divisions. #1 Sales Producer +Executive driving the overall direction and vision of the company. +Developing revenue growth strategies for the company resulting in 250% growth in revenue from 2015 to 2017. +Directly managing a team of over 20 search consultants, business development experts, internet researchers, and interns. +Evaluate data and ensure search success by implementing plans to direct the activities and productivity of all divisions.