Scott Harkins
Vice President Customer Financial Services at The Home Depot Pro- Claim this Profile
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Cathy Diksa
I hired Scott when he joined Mohawk. At the time he was replacing a seasoned veteran. A Credit Leader with over 30 years in the flooring industry. He knew he had big shoes to fill. He transitioned into this role with great ease. He was able to establish a rapport with his team and his customers easily. He understood the needs of the customer as well as the business. He would be an asset to any organization.
Barry Hickman
I have worked with Scott for 5 years as senior finance professionals at Mohawk Industries. I know Scott to be a determined, purposeful collaborator and partner. Scott is a strong team leader who worked well to achieve project goals and company objectives. He has considerable professional experience in trade credit management, portfolio risk analysis, business operations, systems implementation, training, and change leadership. Scott, possesses the ability to communicate and maintain relationships across and at every level of the organization. He is driven, impactful, and focused. I strongly recommend Scott to any organization seeking an individual who is a natural leader and who will make a difference to the business.
Cathy Diksa
I hired Scott when he joined Mohawk. At the time he was replacing a seasoned veteran. A Credit Leader with over 30 years in the flooring industry. He knew he had big shoes to fill. He transitioned into this role with great ease. He was able to establish a rapport with his team and his customers easily. He understood the needs of the customer as well as the business. He would be an asset to any organization.
Barry Hickman
I have worked with Scott for 5 years as senior finance professionals at Mohawk Industries. I know Scott to be a determined, purposeful collaborator and partner. Scott is a strong team leader who worked well to achieve project goals and company objectives. He has considerable professional experience in trade credit management, portfolio risk analysis, business operations, systems implementation, training, and change leadership. Scott, possesses the ability to communicate and maintain relationships across and at every level of the organization. He is driven, impactful, and focused. I strongly recommend Scott to any organization seeking an individual who is a natural leader and who will make a difference to the business.
Cathy Diksa
I hired Scott when he joined Mohawk. At the time he was replacing a seasoned veteran. A Credit Leader with over 30 years in the flooring industry. He knew he had big shoes to fill. He transitioned into this role with great ease. He was able to establish a rapport with his team and his customers easily. He understood the needs of the customer as well as the business. He would be an asset to any organization.
Barry Hickman
I have worked with Scott for 5 years as senior finance professionals at Mohawk Industries. I know Scott to be a determined, purposeful collaborator and partner. Scott is a strong team leader who worked well to achieve project goals and company objectives. He has considerable professional experience in trade credit management, portfolio risk analysis, business operations, systems implementation, training, and change leadership. Scott, possesses the ability to communicate and maintain relationships across and at every level of the organization. He is driven, impactful, and focused. I strongly recommend Scott to any organization seeking an individual who is a natural leader and who will make a difference to the business.
Cathy Diksa
I hired Scott when he joined Mohawk. At the time he was replacing a seasoned veteran. A Credit Leader with over 30 years in the flooring industry. He knew he had big shoes to fill. He transitioned into this role with great ease. He was able to establish a rapport with his team and his customers easily. He understood the needs of the customer as well as the business. He would be an asset to any organization.
Barry Hickman
I have worked with Scott for 5 years as senior finance professionals at Mohawk Industries. I know Scott to be a determined, purposeful collaborator and partner. Scott is a strong team leader who worked well to achieve project goals and company objectives. He has considerable professional experience in trade credit management, portfolio risk analysis, business operations, systems implementation, training, and change leadership. Scott, possesses the ability to communicate and maintain relationships across and at every level of the organization. He is driven, impactful, and focused. I strongly recommend Scott to any organization seeking an individual who is a natural leader and who will make a difference to the business.
Experience
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The Home Depot Pro
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President Customer Financial Services
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2018 - 2022
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Mohawk Industries, Inc.
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Vice President Credit Services
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2013 - 2018
Governed daily activities for credit, collections, accounts receivable and cash application for world's largest flooring manufacturer with $9,500,000,000 in annual sales and average A/R portfolio of $1,200,000,000. Hired, trained and supervised as many as 130 associates; conducted employee evaluations and terminations. Reduced bad debt to less than 2 basis points representing an industry best. Lead creation of Shared Services Center in Mexico leading to 45% in cost savings. Governed daily activities for credit, collections, accounts receivable and cash application for world's largest flooring manufacturer with $9,500,000,000 in annual sales and average A/R portfolio of $1,200,000,000. Hired, trained and supervised as many as 130 associates; conducted employee evaluations and terminations. Reduced bad debt to less than 2 basis points representing an industry best. Lead creation of Shared Services Center in Mexico leading to 45% in cost savings.
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ScanSource, Inc
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Greenville, South Carolina Area
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Manager, Reseller Financial Services
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2010 - 2012
Directed the daily activities of financial analyst team in the managing of accounts receivable for a $2,400,000,000 distributor of specialty technology products. Hired, trained and supervised up to eight staff members; carried out employee evaluations and terminations. Implemented "alternative financing" methods in organization to expand customer's purchasing power. Directed the daily activities of financial analyst team in the managing of accounts receivable for a $2,400,000,000 distributor of specialty technology products. Hired, trained and supervised up to eight staff members; carried out employee evaluations and terminations. Implemented "alternative financing" methods in organization to expand customer's purchasing power.
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Dunlap, Inc.
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Greenville, South Carolina Area
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President
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2009 - 2010
Managed accounting, sales and daily operations for $2,000,000 contractor of protective coatings and water/sand blasting. Solicited and developed new business while expanding purchasing from existing customers. Negotiated loan agreement for daily cash flow needs of business. Managed accounting, sales and daily operations for $2,000,000 contractor of protective coatings and water/sand blasting. Solicited and developed new business while expanding purchasing from existing customers. Negotiated loan agreement for daily cash flow needs of business.
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Baker & Taylor, Inc
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Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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Director of Customer Financial Services
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2006 - 2008
Managed credit, accounts receivable and cash application for $2,000,000,000 distributor of book and entertainment products. Hired, trained and supervised staff of 75 employees. Managed $385,000,000 accounts receivable portfolio. Lead installation of GetPaid software. Increased current percentage of Accounts Receivable from 58% to 89% in 13 months. Managed credit, accounts receivable and cash application for $2,000,000,000 distributor of book and entertainment products. Hired, trained and supervised staff of 75 employees. Managed $385,000,000 accounts receivable portfolio. Lead installation of GetPaid software. Increased current percentage of Accounts Receivable from 58% to 89% in 13 months.
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Guardian Building Products, Inc.
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Greenville, South Carolina Area
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Corporate Credit Manager
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1990 - 2006
Managed credit, collections and accounts receivable for $2,600,000,000 building material manufacturer and distributor. Supervised and trained staff of as many as 51 employees. Managed $320,000,000 receivable portfolio. Managed credit, collections and accounts receivable for $2,600,000,000 building material manufacturer and distributor. Supervised and trained staff of as many as 51 employees. Managed $320,000,000 receivable portfolio.
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Education
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Clemson University
Administrative Management -
Excelsior College
Business Management
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