Experience

Hillpointe

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President or Projects

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Winter Park, Florida, United States The Vice President of Projects provides proactive support for construction operations, including quality and compliance initiatives, vendor and subcontractor management, supply chain management, and developing control processes and procedures in collaboration with executive leadership.

• Business Consultant

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Southeastern U.S. Coastal Consulting Services is a Georgia-based consulting firm offering quality consulting services in management and leadership to include project implementation, documentation review, construction planning & and delivery, quality assurance, risk management, and financial controls during the development cycle. The goal: shorten construction timelines while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met. Services include direct oversight and monitoring of pre-construction… Show more Coastal Consulting Services is a Georgia-based consulting firm offering quality consulting services in management and leadership to include project implementation, documentation review, construction planning & and delivery, quality assurance, risk management, and financial controls during the development cycle. The goal: shorten construction timelines while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met. Services include direct oversight and monitoring of pre-construction processes, implementation of proprietary documentation control, review, and assessment practices, including personnel development, subcontractor evaluation, dashboard reporting, and project tracking.



Ford Credit

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vendor Operations Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

  Leveraged experience base to identify quality control gaps and operational risk exposure as part of supplier quality and risk management improvement initiative. Developed and maintained global policies, procedures, and risk management protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effective management of a global supplier base. Key improvement initiatives included: o Instituted enhanced risk-based supplier segmentation and due diligence processes o Completed… Show more Leveraged experience base to identify quality control gaps and operational risk exposure as part of supplier quality and risk management improvement initiative. Developed and maintained global policies, procedures, and risk management protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effective management of a global supplier base. Key improvement initiatives included: o Instituted enhanced risk-based supplier segmentation and due diligence processes o Completed detailed training needs analysis, design, and curriculum development plan o Developed proprietary supplier motoring tools, supplier audit templates, and consulting protocols o Improved vendor review and financial assessment practices

• Commercial Lending Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2013

  Greenville, SC Fleet/Commercial Specialty Product Manager supporting delivery of key strategic initiatives and the development of risk mitigation tools to control risk associated with consumer and commercial lending activities impacting U.S. and Canadian Business Center Operations.

• Operations Manager - Dealer Credit

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

  Greenville, SC Managed credit analysis, risk management, and commercial lending underwriting in the Eastern U.S. to ensure adequate controls were in place to identify, monitor, and effectively manage risk and identify areas of growth opportunity or underperformance. Managed the development and implementation of a consultancy tool for automotive retailers.

• Branch Sales Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  Orange County, California Area Directed and controlled a multi-brand major market sales force supporting a $2.5 billion portfolio through proactive administration and control initiatives, delivering volume and share commitments and identifying channel opportunities within one of the largest and most complex markets in North America. The branch was among the largest 74 branches in North America and one of only eight branches in North America that also provided full-service lending to daily rental, conversion companies, and… Show more Directed and controlled a multi-brand major market sales force supporting a $2.5 billion portfolio through proactive administration and control initiatives, delivering volume and share commitments and identifying channel opportunities within one of the largest and most complex markets in North America. The branch was among the largest 74 branches in North America and one of only eight branches in North America that also provided full-service lending to daily rental, conversion companies, and end-user commercial customers.

• Sales Training & Consulting Manager

  • Apr 2001 - Jul 2006

  Dearborn, MI Directed and controlled $25 million in sales training analysis, design, and development in North America. Instituted a comprehensive (Level 4) training, development, and certification program. Developed departmental-level budget plans, prepared forecasts, and implemented cost-reduction actions.

• Brand Manager; Used/Remarking Operations

  • Sep 1999 - Mar 2001

  Dearborn, MI Managed the development and implementation of used retail and Certified Pre-Owner (CPO) growth strategies that increased the market penetration to record levels. Developed a number of channel opportunities for marketing pre-owned vehicles and Certified Pre-Owned vehicle programs supported by the manufacturer.

• Operations Manager - Risk Management

  • Jun 1998 - Aug 1999

  Dearborn, MI Directed and controlled the re-design of a credit analysis and presentation format to accommodate the long-term goal of one standardized global risk management tool and presentation format. Developed design specifications for a proprietary global lending system involving the integration of U.S. and International locations to provide for centralized maintenance and support and retention of data for analysis and modeling.

• Treasury Operations Manager

  • Mar 1996 - Jun 1998

  Dearborn, MI Launched invoice marketing program for North American payment processing centers, replacing coupons and expediting processing for approximately 8.5 million monthly customer remittances. Developed a more targeted approach to provide customers with useful and timely information. Messages vary by vehicle brand, retail or lease contract, and contract term. Managed market research, analysis, and development of cash management tools.