Founder and Owner of a 14 year old company specializing in financial services, s
ales and marketing strategies. Background includes strategic planning for start -up operations, turnarounds, and joint ventures. Successfully grew revenue, inc reased efficiency and productivity, reduced costs, and improved operations. Known for strong leadership and motivational skills that conconsistently produce positive change. Articulate refined communicator, both oral and written. Skil led at completing projects within tight timelines. Take pride in ability to mot ivate, energize and lead to successful outcomes. Thorough; detail and process o riented; strong follow-through skills. Sincere and honest with a high level of personal and professional integrity. Highly articulate, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills across all levels including management, employees and exte rnal agencies. CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS * Successful in developing market strategies and new business opportunities for financially distress clientele by monitoring financial statements and identifyin g problem areas. Strong background in raising capital investment from private and investor groups for startup, business expansion and new product development. * Consistently increased sales and maintained profitability; met and exceed sale s objectives and goals. * Developed in-depth proposals, market information, and detailed reports. Respo nsible for researching and analyzing demographic data, preparing packets and pre sentations, facilitating meetings, and serving as an information source. * Performed outstanding customer relationship management, ensuring educated clie nts, customized products and services and creative, turnkey solutions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Founder/Owner - 1996 to Present Cash Flow Financial Services, Mobile, AL, Mobile, AL Established and developed a successful Financial Services Company. Developed, pl anned, organized, and administered policies and procedures for organization to e nsure administrative and operational objectives were met Utilized management s kills for the development and negotiation of contracts, cost controls, monitorin g of contractual payments, contract accounting procedures, budgets, cost varianc e reporting, critical analysis and problem resolution. * Implemented effective marketing strategies, to expand market presence and increa se revenues and profitability to executive marketing staff * Developed prospects from current commercial customers, referral led, and sales and trade meetings * Reviewed business trends and advised customers regarding expected fluctuations * Determined customers' financial services needs and prepared proposals to sell services * Evaluated costs and revenue of agreements to determine continued profitability * Prepared forms and agreement to complete sale EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, General Studies - 1993 Springhill College, Mobile, AL Associates, Business Administration - 1987 20th Century Business College, Mobile, AL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Million Dollar Club, American Cash Flow Association Financial Secretary, Jordan Pride Chapter, #775 OES TRAINING CERTIFICATES * Notary Republic, State of Alabama Producer/Service Representative, State of Alabama Department of Insurance Paralegal Certification, Springhill College Field Inspector, National Society of Field Inspectors Field Inspector, FEMA/Parsons Brincherhoff