Experience

The Place

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations and Retail

  • Nov 2022 - May 2023

  Georgia, United States The Place assists people in our community with essential need and to be self-sustaining. Our vision is to improve lives in a compassionate and collaborative manner using the resources in our community.



Hands of Love Foundation, Inc.

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

  Greater Atlanta Area Hands of Love rescues abandoned babies and children left to fend for themselves in the streets and bush of Uganda. Through our child sponsorship program, we meet basic needs, educate through graduation, and share the love of God. Within our two orphanages, over 2,600 children are being nurtured and encouraged in a safe environment. These children are the hope of the future as they grow into the men and women God created them to be, with the potential to effect real change in their families… Show more Hands of Love rescues abandoned babies and children left to fend for themselves in the streets and bush of Uganda. Through our child sponsorship program, we meet basic needs, educate through graduation, and share the love of God. Within our two orphanages, over 2,600 children are being nurtured and encouraged in a safe environment. These children are the hope of the future as they grow into the men and women God created them to be, with the potential to effect real change in their families, businesses, communities, and nation. Website http://www.handsofloveusa.org Show less



Invest in You Enterprises, LLC

• Managing Director

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2019

  Greater Atlanta Area Created own company to provide strategic and operational advice to companies undergoing change. Spearheaded ‘whole-of-organization’ initiatives utilizing metric analysis, process workflow, and competency assessment to deliver substantial improvements in corporate performance. As a key external advisor, provided support and consulting services to Executive Teams seeking large improvements in revenues, customer interaction, sales direction, and leadership.



Automotive Dealers Finance, Inc

• Vice President of Business Development

  • Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

  Greater Atlanta Area Dealers Finance provides financial support to hundreds of independent used car dealers in the southeast US. We provide flexible credit lines from $50,000 to $1,000,000 and offer a variety of floorplan financing programs specifically geared to the needs of the independent used car dealer. Managed, directed and developed a sales team responsible for new customer acquisition and obtaining a larger share of wallet from existing clients. From December of 2016 through March 31, 2018 increased… Show more Dealers Finance provides financial support to hundreds of independent used car dealers in the southeast US. We provide flexible credit lines from $50,000 to $1,000,000 and offer a variety of floorplan financing programs specifically geared to the needs of the independent used car dealer. Managed, directed and developed a sales team responsible for new customer acquisition and obtaining a larger share of wallet from existing clients. From December of 2016 through March 31, 2018 increased net earning assets 147%, while increasing the number of active accounts by 73% (equating to 42% of the entire account base). Show less



IL Group

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  IL Group has been providing customized lender-placed and forced-placed insurance products and services to lending institutions nationwide since 1989. Lender-placed insurance is a necessary and valuable tool as events such as fire, severe weather, flooding, and accidents are financially devastating when a borrower who, for whatever reason, fails to carry insurances. Managed, directed and developed a relatively inexperienced sales team responsible for new customer acquisition and obtaining… Show more IL Group has been providing customized lender-placed and forced-placed insurance products and services to lending institutions nationwide since 1989. Lender-placed insurance is a necessary and valuable tool as events such as fire, severe weather, flooding, and accidents are financially devastating when a borrower who, for whatever reason, fails to carry insurances. Managed, directed and developed a relatively inexperienced sales team responsible for new customer acquisition and obtaining a larger share of wallet from existing clients. Implemented a “most promising” client qualification process to build relationships along with daily support and mentoring on the tenets of sales. Show less



Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Strategic Marketing

  • Nov 2014 - Sep 2015

  Greater St. Louis Area Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Lead the development of highly effective marketing communications plans by partnering with regional and business leadership to define strategies and… Show more Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting and product development. Lead the development of highly effective marketing communications plans by partnering with regional and business leadership to define strategies and tactics that build brand awareness and support business objectives. Show less



Collateral Specialists Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2011

  Privately held company providing manufacturers, banks, captives and finance companies with asset, equipment and site inspection services through the use of technology and 650 nationwide field representatives. – U.S. & Canada. My areas of engagement included end-to-end marketing support for the organization (market analysis, internal/external communications, strategy, advertising, public relations, tradeshow support, internet/intranet enhancement); customer acquisition and retention… Show more Privately held company providing manufacturers, banks, captives and finance companies with asset, equipment and site inspection services through the use of technology and 650 nationwide field representatives. – U.S. & Canada. My areas of engagement included end-to-end marketing support for the organization (market analysis, internal/external communications, strategy, advertising, public relations, tradeshow support, internet/intranet enhancement); customer acquisition and retention through direct business development efforts and the development of tools to support the sales process. Prospected/developed/presented clients generating ~ $1.5MM in average annual revenue. Show less



Textron Financial

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• SVP, Field Operations; SVP, Marketing

  • Jul 2004 - May 2008

  TFC is an $11 billion financial products unit of Textron Corporation, offering inventory and receivables lending – United States and Canada. Senior Vice President, Field Operations (2006-2008): Provide borrower analysis to identify potential areas of default through on-site collateral verification and account reconciliation. Developed in-house auditing team consisting of 160 field auditors and support staff verifying in excess of $3 Billion dollars of collateral monthly [resulting… Show more TFC is an $11 billion financial products unit of Textron Corporation, offering inventory and receivables lending – United States and Canada. Senior Vice President, Field Operations (2006-2008): Provide borrower analysis to identify potential areas of default through on-site collateral verification and account reconciliation. Developed in-house auditing team consisting of 160 field auditors and support staff verifying in excess of $3 Billion dollars of collateral monthly [resulting in six figure annual cost reduction while improving quality]. Senior Vice President, Marketing (2004-2006): Provide tactical/operational oversight for communications/public relations/advertising along with reviewing/analyzing recently launched products and business units. Evaluated market competitors’ financial performance, growth, profitability, strategic announcements, etc. Show less



GE Capital

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Director-Operations / Marketing Director / President of Product Development / SVP Marketing

  • Jun 1979 - May 2004

  St. Louis, MO; Chicago IL; Orange County, CA; New Orleans, LA; Memphis, TN GE Commercial Distribution Finance is a $15 billion unit of GE Capital specializing in inventory finance, receivables and asset-based lending in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Managing Director, Field Operations (2003-2004): Provide borrower analysis to identify potential areas of default through on-site collateral verification and account reconciliation. Developed in-house auditing team consisting of 200 field auditors and support staff verifying in excess of $6 Billion dollars of… Show more GE Commercial Distribution Finance is a $15 billion unit of GE Capital specializing in inventory finance, receivables and asset-based lending in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Managing Director, Field Operations (2003-2004): Provide borrower analysis to identify potential areas of default through on-site collateral verification and account reconciliation. Developed in-house auditing team consisting of 200 field auditors and support staff verifying in excess of $6 Billion dollars of collateral monthly. Marketing Director; President of Product Development & Marketing; Senior Vice President of Development & Innovation Marketing; Vice President of Marketing (1996-2003): Ensured tactical and operation decisions supported overall strategic direction of the company. Provided oversight for communications, public relations and advertising reviewing and analyzing recently launched products and business units. Reviewed market competitors’ financial performance, growth, profitability, strategic announcements, new product launches and acquisitions. Director of National Accounts (1995-1996): Responsible for all planning, organization and controlling of company’s National Account Sales activity. Directed the field sales force’s efforts achieving maximum penetration and volume growth, maintained quality of earnings from an optimal product mix. Regional Vice President (1981-1995) • St. Louis • Chicago • Anaheim • New Orleans: Responsible for profit and loss management – credit/underwriting/portfolio control/business development/customer service and retention/profit maximization. Loan size from $10K to $100MM. Office size from $50MM to $150MM in loan receivables, 100 to 500 customers, 20 to 75 employees, multi-product to single product captive operations [generated in excess of $20MM bottom line profit for the organization]. Show less