CARL LIKINS

Address: **** ******** *****, ******** *******, Illinois 62208

Phone: 618-***-****

E-mail: aboe6e@r.postjobfree.com

VICE PRESIDENT-GENERAL MANAGER-DISTRICT MANAGER

Focus of Interest: Sales and Marketing

Dedicated, innovative, and results-oriented professional with affirmative and communicable vigor, in project management, business development, and strategic planning. Decisive problem-solver with an entrepreneurial spirit; possess substantial background in promoting and selling products and services, including marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration methods, and sales techniques. Demonstrate excellent rapport among peers and clients; capable of educating clients on various factors, including pricing, current market information, and other significant terms and agreements.

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTHS

Sales and Marketing

- Employed marketing skills in creating and launching an advertising program to improve signage visibility and effectiveness

Account and Territory Management

- Assumed full responsibility in handling client portfolio assets, encompassing new accounts through advanced computer technology, such as Lexus Nexis, IDA, and World Pages

- Assumed full P&L responsibility for a territory spanning more than 300 miles, with 40 branches, 6 airport locations, several auto dealership locations, and a fleet of 2,300 rental vehicles

- Leveraged industry expertise in executing territory development duties, including identifying locations, negotiating lease or purchase agreement, staffing new locations, establishing marketing territory, building relationships with referral resources, and implementing strategic sales and marketing plans

Business Operations Management

- Oversaw the daily departmental activities, encompassing human resources, loss control, traffic, corporate accounts, and administrative support; along with branch, airport, and dealership operations

Human Resources Administration

- Performed human resource functions, such as managing and training new hires

- Enhanced company’s employee retention by administering the recruitment, interview, and training of teams

Training and Development

- Contributed in a 6-month management training program for one of the largest privately held collection agencies

- Organized and facilitated trainings programs for tellers and loan officers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND HIGHLIGHTS

CLIENT SERVICES, INC. - St. Charles, MO

Collections Manager 2007-Present

- Rendered assistance in opening new locations, including Kansas City, Missouri

- Capitalized on industry expertise in managing Citibank, Chase, and Bank of America portfolios

ENTERPRISE LEASING AND RENTAL - Fort Myers, Tampa, and St, Petersburg, FL

Group Rental Manager, Area Manager, Branch Manager, and Assistant Manager 1989-2006

- Led the opening of airport locations in Florida from Brooksville to Marco Island, encompassing the successful bidding and close interaction with county port authorities and county boards

- Played an instrumental role in enhancing employee relations, job satisfaction, and retention through instigation of highly effective operational improvements, such as incentive programs

- Organized and facilitated a 12-month training process for all new hires, along with training program for area and branch managers, encompassing the entire marketing process

- Reduced loss by refining customer services and overall bottom-line circulations

- Earned fast-track promotions by continuously handling increasing responsibilities to improve sales and marketing penetration

BOCA GRANDE DIVERS - Punta Gorda, FL

Manager and Owner 1988-1989

- Provided exemplary management to the entire operations of a diving business

- Led efforts in ensuring conformity with OSHA and Diver US safety and training requirements

AMERICAN STATE BANK - Albion, IN

Branch Manager 1987-1988

- Gained recognition as a leader for demonstrating commitment and firm support to civic organizations, including Lions Club and Optimist club

COUNTING HOUSE BANK - Warsaw, IN

Assistant Vice President 1986-1987

- Proficiently managed a $12M portfolio of primarily mortgage and consumer installment loans

- Leveraged expertise in new business development, delinquency reduction, and community relations

AMERICAN FLETCHER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - Indianapolis, IN

Assistant Manager and Branch Manager 1983-1986

- Managed and coordinated daily operations, including hiring and development of staff

EDUCATION

Complete Course Title

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY - Terre Haute, IN

Complete Course Title

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY - Vincennes, IN

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Alegra Human Resource Management and Diversity Training - Vincennes, IN

CREDENTIALS

Property and Casualty License-Life and Health License

INDIANA INSURANCE AND BANKING ASSOCIATION SCHOOL - Indianapolis, IN

ACTIVITIES

Former Board Member, Arts for Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (ACT)

Former Board Member, Lee County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Former Board Member, Faith in Action

Former Board Member, United Way of Lee County

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