Colin S. Herlitz
***** ********** **. **, ******, TX 75234
********@*****.***
Seeking a management position in a fast paced company with advancement
opportunities in a growing company where I can further utilize and develop
my overall business skills to contribute to the success of the company.
Skills
Management Extensive Negotiating Experience Sales
Motivating Personnel Excellent Communication Skills Finance
Entrepreneurial Creativity Company Start-ups Global
Relations
Experience
Retax/Propel Financial Services, Dallas, TX
May 2007- June 2013
Account Manager
Initially responsible for all accounting, banking and loan servicing for
the Property Tax Lenders. After the acquisition of the company by the
Propel assumed role of servicing inbound calls by answering questions,
researching accounts and correspondence as appropriate. Negotiated payments
on past due accounts via phone and written correspondence in accordance
with company policy and applicable laws and regulations. Educated customers
on terms and conditions perform skip tracing and found solutions to help
customers before placing them with an attorney, assisted with third party
calls from Mortgage Companies.
International Profit Associates Inc., Chicago, IL
October 2005-March 2007
Senior Business Analyst - Management Consultant
Guided organizations to improve their performance through the analysis of
existing financial and organizational problems and development of plans for
improvement.
Allegiance Capital Corporation, Dallas, TX
June 2004-July 2005
Consultant
Prepared business plans for companies wishing to sell or merge with similar
companies. Assisted in building a broader client base and did valuations
and participated in negotiations.
April 2001-January April 2004
Management Consulting for various companies including Universal Document
Solutions, Medelaser Inc., Watershed Bankruptcy Trustees and DFW Mortgage
Services.
PRNA Services, Dallas, TX
September 1991-December 1999
Chairman and CEO
Purchased PRNA, a medical bill reviewing company, growing it from 19
employees to over 100 and expanded from Texas to 24 additional states and
developed new areas of service including Case Management and Peer Review.
Clients included leading Insurance Companies, Third-party administrators
and Self-insured companies.
HIT International Trading AG, Munich, Germany
January 1981 June1991
Senior Vice President
Public company dealing in the sales of bulk pulp and paper throughout the
Middle East, North and Central Africa and the Far East. Responsible for
opening and developing sales to Iran and Egypt, and consistently exceeded
goal by more than 25% per annum reaching over $600m per annum. Promoted to
executive level overseeing procurement for all products, together with
responsibility for administering and controlling the offices located in the
US, Brazil and Japan.
Education
University of Cape Town, South Africa 4 years Majors in Accounting and
Finance
Community Activities
Chairman of Canyon Creek Country Club, Men's Golf Association, Richardson,
TX
President Rotary International Club of Hillbrow, South Africa
Chairman of Keep South Africa Tidy, National Division