Sterling C. Brown
**** ******* ****, *********, ** 37211
615-***-**** ~ ********@*****.***
[pic]
Career Profile
Results-oriented Management professional with 10+ years of solid skill and
capacity to handle various functions associated with identifying and
meeting the revenue objectives of corporations. Detailed and dynamic
communicator and persuasive speaker, able to forge meaningful associations
with clients, colleagues to produce significant profits as a result. Talent
to identify the need for solutions to immediate problems and to encourage a
risk-free, positive atmosphere to meet those needs. Demonstrated talent
needed to direct and coordinate financial and budget activities to fund
operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
Staff Development / Policy & Procedure Development / Client Relations /
Sales Management
Collections / Customer Service / Teambuilding & Leadership
[pic]
Professional Experience
PRIMUS / Ford Credit, Nashville, TN
Center Operations Manager (Account Services), 2001 - 2010
Directed the professional success of a 7-member supervisory team totaling
91 direct reports.
. Determined the credit worthiness and managed risk associated with
Rewrites, Substitution of Collateral, and Transfer of Equity
accounts exceeding $50K.
. Held accountable for following established guidelines when
approving Extensions, POM, Transport Letters, Customer Refunds, and
Payments to State Jurisdictions for Parking Violations/Toll
violations.
. Consistently mandated Global Audit and Control compliance from all
those responsible for following departmental operational procedures.
. Trusted to utilize accuracy and integrity when reconciling and
approving company checks for Nashville, Henderson and Colorado Springs
Business Centers.
PRIMUS / Ford Credit, Nashville, TN
Center Operations Manager (Collections Support Group), 1999 - 2001
Spearheaded and facilitated the departmental success of the Collection
Support Group which captures millions in revenue annually.
. Advised and mentored 75 collections agents and addressed personnel
issues such as performance management, employee relations,
compensation, and adherence to established collections standards.
. Advise agents on methods of locating and notifying customers of
delinquent accounts and advised customers of necessary actions and
strategies for debt repayment.
PRIMUS / Ford Credit, Nashville, TN
Human Resource Representative, 1997 - 1999
Planned, directed, and coordinated human resource management activities to
maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such
as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory
compliance.
. Performed difficult staffing duties, including dealing with
understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and
administering disciplinary procedures.
. Facilitated presentations for Employee Benefit enrollment
. Conducted policy and procedure training classes for the management
staff
Additional Experience
PRIMUS / Ford Credit, Nashville, TN
Unit Leader / Collections Supervisor
Premier Auto Sales
Finance Manager/Sales Manager
IRS, Nashville, TN
Taxpayer Service Representative
[pic]
Education
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Business Administration
[pic]
Awards
Crystal Award, 1999
President's Award, 2001
JDRF Achievement Award, 2006
[pic]
Activities
Youth Basketball Coach
Inroads Program, Mentor
JDRF Team Captain, 11 years
Junior Achievement Job Shadow Program Liaison
National Trainer, IRS
Non-Profit Organization Southeast Impact, President
Job Fairs
United Way (Loaned Executive Program)
Personnel Development Committee (PDC) High Potential Project, Chair
Ford Credit College Degree Program Recruiter