PROFILE
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, well-balanced, knowledgeable, self starter.
• High skilled Organizational Leadership – Operations Management with expertise in compliance and procurement procedures.
• Proven commitment with a legal understanding (Juris Doctor Degree)
• Interpersonal skills unmatched.
MISSION STATEMENT
Do it right the first time
Sales
Building the sales force, managing accounts, knowing your product, utilizing contacts and sharing business opportunities.
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
Overseeing, designing and controlling the process of production through a balance of marketing, finance, sales, sourcing, operations, and leadership through a well organized business plan.
Marketing & Capital $$
Planning, evaluation, forecasting, budgets, staffing, direction, creating, delivering and communicating value to customers
By implementing these proven ideas and methods with precision, diplomacy and leadership “I can make a difference” .
Nicklaus W. Ball
6104 South Sheridan Road, Tampa, Florida 33611
727-***-**** - ******@*****.***
EDUCATION
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL
Juris Doctor, 2011 - Florida Bar - Passed – License Pending
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL / St. Petersburg, FL
Bachelor in Business Marketing, 2007
Canterbury School of Florida, St. Petersburg, FL
High School Diploma, 2004
EXPERIENCE
Residential Acceptance Corporation, Tampa, FL
Secondary Marketing and Legal Rep., 2012 - present
- Responsible for various mortgage positions, duties include being the head of lock department and head of secondary market in acquiring new loan companies or correspondent servicers, etc.
- In charge of compliance and licensing for the mortgage company in over 16 states while performing as in-house legal aid desk for legal-related issues, this includes but not limited to reviewing and drafting an array of business contracts for the mortgage company as well as review contracts for loan scenarios, keeping company current with changes in mortgage law, etc.
- Responsible for selecting and pricing loans to sell to many investors, finding new leads and also communicating with these various contacts to keep business relationships productive
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Nicklaus and Nicklaus, Attorneys at Law, St. Pete Beach, FL
Paralegal, 2012
- Drafted contract law and negligence law memorandums for a commercial business
- Personal Injury defense research and handled dispute issues for a resort business
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida - Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, Tampa, FL
Judicial Intern, 2011
- Researched and wrote judicial orders on Federal issues regarding contract law, copyright law, constitutional law, property laws and did work on a Habeas Corpus Petition
- Assisted Judge in pretrial conferences and courtroom proceedings
Florida’s Children First, Inc. Tampa, FL
Paralegal, 2011
- Assisted with policy issues and laws regarding Foster parents and adopting minor children
- Researched and wrote opinions regarding liability for non legal guardians in suits dealing with minors, including how Florida policy compared to laws in other states
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Pita Pit Inc. Tampa, FL / Tallahassee, FL
Owner and Manager, 2007 – 2012
- Opened and operated successfully two Pita Pit franchise restaurants located in Tallahassee & Tampa Florida
- Worked 5 years overseeing operations, management, marketing, sales,accounting procurement of products and compliance related issues.
NWB Services Inc. St. Petersburg, Fla.
Owner-Manager 2006-2009
- Operated cleaning service for restaurants and hotels through contracts.
- Hired personnel utilizing “ work contracts” instead of hourly wages.
- Operated successfully. Sold business 2009
Florida Business Consultants Inc.
Marketing 2007-2009
- Assisted in setting up search engines,web design, graphics and marketing tools.
- Involved with international marketing for commercial investments .
- Assisted in organization of information necessary to process the E-2 Trader Visa for clients relocating to US.
Sirata Beach Resort St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Sales and Operations, 2004 – 2007
- Responsible for customer relations with retail outlets and guest services
- Implemented marketing campaigns and dealt with various manger related issues with employees
Nicklaus Realty Inc St. Petersburg Beach,Fl
Public Relations 1998-2004
- Traveled to Europe and met clients that were relocating to USA.
- Became familiar with international marketing and sales
- Assisted - Operated a Motor Yacht and smaller craft for company, taking potential clients on tours of our beaches and viewing intercoastal homes.
- Responsible for helping potential clients to become familiar with the area . This included explaining banking, financing, and becoming knowledgeable about school systems and the requirements.
- Opening Bank Accounts, Buying vehicles and boats, Getting proper licenses,
Purchasing homes
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Business Law Society at St. Thomas University School of Law Miami, FL
Member, 2010 – 2011
- Scheduled special guest presentations, assisted in activities in recruiting new members,
- Fundraising for club and supervised member volunteers working on various related projects.
Gulf Coast Iguana Sanctuary St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Member, 2011 – present
- Involvement included fundraising and responsible for the corporate records
- Devoting time to animal care of the iguanas
Outdoors Arts Foundation Clearwater, FL
Member, 2010 – 2012
- Responsible for setting up displays and correlation of fundraising for the organization / worked with sponsors