Experience

AmeriTrust Mortgage

• Private Client Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  In my present role, I connect with industry professionals comprised of bankers, real estate agents and investors, and offer an array of non-qualified mortgage products. I detail the process of qualifying self-employed individuals for these non-traditional loans and facilitate the process. With each client I guide the loan from inception to close while answering any questions or eliminating roadblocks along the way. Since assuming the role, I have secured many industry partnerships that have driven continuous revenue. Other duties and accomplishments include: • Build and maintain industry partnerships that drive continuous revenue. • Execute mortgage loans for business owners that present non-traditional income. • Complete lending services for real estate investors seeking to maximize capacity in the market. • Maintain knowledge of the latest mortgage products available to non-traditional applicants. • Adhere to regulatory compliance associated with mortgage products and lending. • Credited with surpassing lending and client acquisition goals in a challenging market. Show less



Merchandising Manufacturing Sourcing Inc. (MMS)

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• CEO

  • May 2016 - Present

  Embracing my entrepreneurial spirit, I launched this business and oversee all business efforts. This company designs, manufactures, and imports blue jeans to national chain stores. Clients include: Forever 21, Fashion Nova, Rue 21, Hot Topic, Windsor, and Beall's. Other duties and accomplishments include: • Expanded the sales of the business and achieved $30M in revenue during the peak of the operation. • Managed most of the process including design, sales, distribution. • Negotiated manufacturing agreements with international partner. • Reduced costs and overhead without sacrificing quality to increase margins. • Accessed commercial credit to fuel business growth. • Restructured the business post-COVID and charted a path to regain profitability. . Show less



Avercorp Industries

• Printing Services

• CEO

  • Jan 2006 - May 2016

  At this point in my career, I launched a successful holding company that had business interests in an array of different sectors. I determined goals, crafted strategies, and introduced action plans to capture objectives. Some of the businesses in the organization included: Fly Digital Print (printing), Global Zen (clothing), and Ayers Bath (bath fixtures), among others. Directed a staff of 30 on a daily basis. Conferred with leadership of each individual business, generated action plans, and monitored execution. Other responsibilities and accomplishments included: • Successfully led all aspects of the business from sourcing to sales. • Attended trade shows and events to secure new sales partners. • Exhibited the ability to coalesce companies from a diverse product portfolio under a single entity. • Negotiated and secured commercial equipment leases. • Applied and received SBA loans with the goal of expanding operations and driving revenue. • Contributed to marketing and advertising efforts to promote each respective brand. Show less



ADVANCED MEDICAL PLACEMENT

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting

• CEO

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Engaged with stakeholders, assessed staff needs, and placed qualified interim nurses. • Directed a team comprised of 5 staffers and 50 nurses. • Engaged with stakeholders, assessed staff needs, and placed qualified interim nurses. • Directed a team comprised of 5 staffers and 50 nurses.



GE Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Prospected for clients, delivered presentations, and outlined Equipment and SBA financing in Orange County. • Bestowed the Major League Award for surpassing goals and objectives. • Prospected for clients, delivered presentations, and outlined Equipment and SBA financing in Orange County. • Bestowed the Major League Award for surpassing goals and objectives.



Certified Development Corporation

• Financial Services

• Commercial Loan Officer

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Liaised with commercial banks to structure and fund SBA 7a loans. • Structured and approved credit for debenture bonds for SBA 504 loans. • Liaised with commercial banks to structure and fund SBA 7a loans. • Structured and approved credit for debenture bonds for SBA 504 loans.



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Relationship Business Officer

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  • Connected with companies in an array of sectors, highlighted product solutions, and marketed credit facilities, and SBA financing based on organizational needs. • Achieved and surpassed quotas for establishing new clients. • Accomplished a #2 rank within the state for new credit fundings. • Exceeded sales and service goals during tenure in the position.

• Branch Manager

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  • Commended for increasing branch sales ranking from 27th to 5th in the district. • Regarded as the youngest ever promoted to Branch Manager in the district.

• Preferred Banking Officer

  • Jan 1990 - 1994

  • Engaged with High Net Worth (HNW) clients, assessed banking needs, and expanded relationships. • Selected for Bank of America’s pilot program which launched the transition to a sales organization.