SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A seasoned Commercial and Consumer Asset Manager with ten years combined
experience managing a multi-million dollar portfolio for middle Georgia's
largest debt buyer. Proven leadership skills in the highly charged and
regulated debt collection industry. A true professional with excellent
organizational, people, negotiation and time management skills. Executive
experience, able to work independently and on teams with superb
communications and interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Science, Organizational Leadership
May 2012
Mercer University, College of Continuing and Professional Studies, Macon,
Georgia GPA: 3.9/4.0
President's List Scholar
Associate of Applied Science, Food Service Administration-Restaurant
Management Dec 2001
State University of New York at Morrisville, Morrisville, New York
GPA: 3.0/4.0
CAREER PROGRESSION
Commercial Asset Manager
Jan 08 - Present
Acquisition Management, Inc. - Commercial Division, Brae Asset Fund, Macon
Georgia
Facilitate contact with obligors or their counsel to open a negotiation
dialogue. Work closely with plaintiff and defendant counsels across the
United States for purposes of: Asset restructuring, collateral liquidation,
foreclosure management and bankruptcy. Conduct mitigation analysis and
strategic planning from recovery. Work closely with seasoned asset
managers, financial analyst, and CEO. Recently managed the voluntary
turnover, marketing, and resale of a gas service station. Responsible for
$312,000 recovery in the first five months of 2011.
Consumer Collections Assistant Vice President
Apr 01 - Jan 08
Acquisition Management, Inc. - Consumer Division, Troon Company, LLC,
Macon, Georgia
Consistently improved performance leading to promotion to Team Leader then
ultimately to Manager. Oversaw all internal and outsourcing collection
processes with aid from the Vice President. Conducted monthly FDCPA
compliance training, best practices and automatic dialer training.
Conducted quarterly meetings providing progress updates to companywide
audience. Helped to create metrics for call center activity, collector
evaluations and outsourcing benchmarks. Recruited and partnered with A/R
firms to maximize recovery when necessary. Participated in the hiring and
disciplinary action process for employees. Maintained the best retention
rate of floor employees during my tenure and recovered more than $1,000,000
directly.
Debt Collector
Aug 98 - Dec 01
National Credit Systems, Inc. - New York, New York
Member of a five person team responsible for first and third-party
collection activity. Contacted obligors and negotiated repayment plans
with a focus on maximum recovery. Consistently met weekly quotas.
Maintained perfect record of no FDCPA infractions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Working knowledge and proficient in Debtmaster Professional collections
software and dialing systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Fast learner and able to learn new computer systems and products with ease
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
Recreational Coach, Macon Soccer
On-call volunteer, Loaves and Fishes Ministry
Volunteer, Meals on Wheels