Darren Brock
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Jeremy Bates
Darren is one of the best multi unit leaders I've ever worked for. He always let me run my location like it was mine and added guidance when needed. Through his leadership we were able to increase store revenue 16% YOY.
Jeremy Bates
Darren is one of the best multi unit leaders I've ever worked for. He always let me run my location like it was mine and added guidance when needed. Through his leadership we were able to increase store revenue 16% YOY.
Jeremy Bates
Darren is one of the best multi unit leaders I've ever worked for. He always let me run my location like it was mine and added guidance when needed. Through his leadership we were able to increase store revenue 16% YOY.
Jeremy Bates
Darren is one of the best multi unit leaders I've ever worked for. He always let me run my location like it was mine and added guidance when needed. Through his leadership we were able to increase store revenue 16% YOY.
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Director Of Business Development
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Aaron's, Inc
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Manager
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Aug 2013 - Feb 2020
• Recognized as #1 out of 135 in region in all arounds for non renewals in 2018, achieving only 8% delinquency average for the year, opposed to a company average of 20% • Top 10% in customer growth by growing 300+ customers in 2018, achieving 6% customer base growth • Grew East Florida Region from #14 to #3 region in 4 months through client management training, improving morale and workforce planning • Accelerated regional performance by 12% in YOY… Show more • Recognized as #1 out of 135 in region in all arounds for non renewals in 2018, achieving only 8% delinquency average for the year, opposed to a company average of 20% • Top 10% in customer growth by growing 300+ customers in 2018, achieving 6% customer base growth • Grew East Florida Region from #14 to #3 region in 4 months through client management training, improving morale and workforce planning • Accelerated regional performance by 12% in YOY annual sales, resulting in a $1M revenue increase, achieving over $10M annually • Oversees 10 retail stores, directly managing 10 general managers and indirectly manages 65 total employees within the division • Provides training to GMs through strategic role playing to fulfill rental agreements, achieving a 6% return rate, achieving a 4% decrease • Increased team member retention by 30% through effective hiring and training, taking turnover from 80% down to 20%
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Regional Manager - HomeSmart Division
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2013 - 2016
• Acknowledged as the #1 best performing region in company all arounds in KPI including revenue increase, customer gain, charge off percentage, profit percentage and customer service scores • Implemented sales programs to grow output of sales by training 6 direct reports and 50 indirect • Increased revenues and profits from losing $90K monthly to gaining $30K monthly, growing customer base nearly 10% • Managed operations while implementing and developing… Show more • Acknowledged as the #1 best performing region in company all arounds in KPI including revenue increase, customer gain, charge off percentage, profit percentage and customer service scores • Implemented sales programs to grow output of sales by training 6 direct reports and 50 indirect • Increased revenues and profits from losing $90K monthly to gaining $30K monthly, growing customer base nearly 10% • Managed operations while implementing and developing policies to increase customer satisfaction through behavioral training for 6 corporate stores • Coordinated sales and collection development programs, as well as workforce improvement to achieve regional goals
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Southeasten Asset Services
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United States
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Accounting
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Director of Operations - Call Center
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2011 - 2013
• Reorganized property preservation exceeding $18M annually through talent acquisition, training, and restructuring, resulting in stabilizing operational procedures, allowing for growth • Streamlined business operating procedures, including accounting and financial software implementation, leading to an increase in transparency and a 30% increase in productivity, and $300K cost savings annually • Created a system of accountability and training for 40… Show more • Reorganized property preservation exceeding $18M annually through talent acquisition, training, and restructuring, resulting in stabilizing operational procedures, allowing for growth • Streamlined business operating procedures, including accounting and financial software implementation, leading to an increase in transparency and a 30% increase in productivity, and $300K cost savings annually • Created a system of accountability and training for 40 employees in a call center environment designed to exceed vendor relationships, leading to a 20% increase in client base • Procured new software to track work orders, ensuring a timelier completion for clients, increasing productivity by 60% • Increased efficiency by 40% through the implementation of new financial software designed to manage all invoices, client billing, and financial statements Show less • Reorganized property preservation exceeding $18M annually through talent acquisition, training, and restructuring, resulting in stabilizing operational procedures, allowing for growth • Streamlined business operating procedures, including accounting and financial software implementation, leading to an increase in transparency and a 30% increase in productivity, and $300K cost savings annually • Created a system of accountability and training for 40… Show more • Reorganized property preservation exceeding $18M annually through talent acquisition, training, and restructuring, resulting in stabilizing operational procedures, allowing for growth • Streamlined business operating procedures, including accounting and financial software implementation, leading to an increase in transparency and a 30% increase in productivity, and $300K cost savings annually • Created a system of accountability and training for 40 employees in a call center environment designed to exceed vendor relationships, leading to a 20% increase in client base • Procured new software to track work orders, ensuring a timelier completion for clients, increasing productivity by 60% • Increased efficiency by 40% through the implementation of new financial software designed to manage all invoices, client billing, and financial statements Show less
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Rent Max
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United States
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Financial Services
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President
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Jan 2003 - May 2011
• Built business from ground up, managing 5 location chain with 3000+ customers, exceeding $5M in annual revenue • Maintained low operating costs with an efficient business model to facilitate growth with only 35 employees • Managed all financial responsibilities for the full P&L experience of the company including budgeting, financial analysis, capital investments, and lines of credit • Directed creative team to implement monthly direct mail… Show more • Built business from ground up, managing 5 location chain with 3000+ customers, exceeding $5M in annual revenue • Maintained low operating costs with an efficient business model to facilitate growth with only 35 employees • Managed all financial responsibilities for the full P&L experience of the company including budgeting, financial analysis, capital investments, and lines of credit • Directed creative team to implement monthly direct mail campaigns and annual television marketing • Attended 2 trade shows yearly to consistently build relationships with vendors • Streamlined training programs to ensure high customer service and 100% customer retention • Implemented all company policies and performance management guidelines to ensure 100% compliance • Built and managed a fleet of 12 delivery vehicles • Responsible for product mix to meet demands of the customer demographics in each store location by procuring, merchandising and deploying with store teams • Targeted and negotiated sale to one of the largest rental purchase companies in the nation, achieving a 12% profit margin Show less • Built business from ground up, managing 5 location chain with 3000+ customers, exceeding $5M in annual revenue • Maintained low operating costs with an efficient business model to facilitate growth with only 35 employees • Managed all financial responsibilities for the full P&L experience of the company including budgeting, financial analysis, capital investments, and lines of credit • Directed creative team to implement monthly direct mail… Show more • Built business from ground up, managing 5 location chain with 3000+ customers, exceeding $5M in annual revenue • Maintained low operating costs with an efficient business model to facilitate growth with only 35 employees • Managed all financial responsibilities for the full P&L experience of the company including budgeting, financial analysis, capital investments, and lines of credit • Directed creative team to implement monthly direct mail campaigns and annual television marketing • Attended 2 trade shows yearly to consistently build relationships with vendors • Streamlined training programs to ensure high customer service and 100% customer retention • Implemented all company policies and performance management guidelines to ensure 100% compliance • Built and managed a fleet of 12 delivery vehicles • Responsible for product mix to meet demands of the customer demographics in each store location by procuring, merchandising and deploying with store teams • Targeted and negotiated sale to one of the largest rental purchase companies in the nation, achieving a 12% profit margin Show less
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Regional Manager
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1996 - 2003
• Managed complete operations for 12 stores, growing region to $7M+ in revenue and 20% profit margin • Created unprecedented efficiency in cost reductions reducing charge offs from 7% to 2% • Responsible for all hiring and training, including 12 general managers and 96 staff, developing store managers and promoting within the organization • Built sales programs to drive revenue through marketing and operations, growing revenue by 8- 9% YOY • Managed complete operations for 12 stores, growing region to $7M+ in revenue and 20% profit margin • Created unprecedented efficiency in cost reductions reducing charge offs from 7% to 2% • Responsible for all hiring and training, including 12 general managers and 96 staff, developing store managers and promoting within the organization • Built sales programs to drive revenue through marketing and operations, growing revenue by 8- 9% YOY
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Rent-A-Center
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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1993 - 1996
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Education
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University of South Florida
Bachelor's degree, Marketing -
Land O Lakes High School
Diploma