Manager Sales Finance Internet Sales

Clay Edmonds

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Oakland Park, FL 33309

*******@*****.*** - 404-***-****

Finance, Real Estate Finance, Management and Development, Business Development primarily B2B with

software sales experience. Automotive sales and Internet Business Development Management.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager - Digital Business Development, Certified Product Specialist, Chrysler,Dodge,

Jeep Ram and Subaru

Joey Accardi Auto Group - Pompano Beach, FL - March 2014 to Present

Responsibilities

Began as automotive sales specialist and promoted to Manager of Digital Business Development after 10

months at the company. As manager of digital business development center I was responsible for o managing

a business center staff of 8, growing sales from 4.5% of total leads to 6.7% over 4 months while maintaining

approximately 50% of total organization sales and maintaining nearly 60% sold of shown appointments.

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Portus Holdings Inc - Fort Lauderdale, FL - September 2012 to January 2014

Responsible for overall operations, business development, government interactions and filings and accounting.

General Manager

Lee Asset Management - Atlanta, GA - 2007 to 2010

Mortgage Banker

HomeBanc of Tennessee - Nashville, TN - 2006 to 2007

Business Consulting

Business Consulting - Nashville, TN - 2004 to 2006

Nashville/Atlanta - Treasurer and EVP Finance and Development

Brencor Companies - Charlotte, NC - December 1990 to April 2004

Real Estate Analyst, AVP 83-85

Pi Kappa Phi National HQ, Charlotte, NC - Director of Development 80-83, Foundation Treas. 89-99

WENC/WQTR Radio - On-Air personality, sales, Music Dir., Program Dir. 73-78

Portus Holdings Inc. - Responsible for the development of the company's business model, Securities and

Exchange Commission reporting and internal accounting of this public company that is building the first cloud

based food and beverage industries' supply-chain network.

GE Consumer Relations (ASI, Inc) - Responsible for handling escalated issues for General Electric's major

appliance division in an inbound call center setting. Consistently exceeded performance goals and received

top honors both from superiors and peers. ASI's Core Values Award winner.

Simplified Software Development - Recruited and hired by the CEO in April of 2010 for the primary purpose of

bringing a corporate structure to an existing software company whose product is a Cloud Based online dietary

management solution for institutional meal design, preparation, delivery and monitoring of consumption and

nutritional values. Created a business development and marketing plan, assembled a sales team and doubled

the client base in nine months. Additional responsibilities included investor relations and successful acquisition

of new capital sources.

Lee Asset Management - May of 2007, recruited by the owner as General Manager of this senior affordable

housing property management company. My responsibilities included the day to day operations of facilities

in GA, TX, MI and IN. as well as oversight of all accounting, finance, marketing and leasing and managing

governmental and lender relations. Properties were a part of the aging Project based Section 8 Elderly program

requiring financial and physical management of the properties on very tight budgets. Successful in working

with Department of Housing and Urban Development to receive rental increases that had not been received

for years prior to my involvement. Owner's primary decision to bring me on was his confidence in my financing

expertise and ability to work favorably with lenders and government agencies. Avoided default on one property

by successfully renegotiating the properties debt. Also assisted the owner in marketing and the disposition

of his portfolio.

HomeBanc of Tennessee - In the position of mortgage banker, I originated and processed residential mortgage

loans from January of 2006 until May of 2007. Used my understanding of financial products to successfully

match clients with the most advantageous loans. Other than president, led loan production during my tenure.

Brencor Companies - Joined founders in 1990 to create a multifamily redevelopment company that created

and managed over 15,000 affordable housing units. Successful in structuring new financing vehicles through

the combination of previously uncombined programs to allow for the acquisition and redevelopment of the

properties. The program has gone on to be one of the most successful in the industry. As a byproduct, Standard

& Poor's was able to create an affordable housing program to assist HUD's waning Project Based Section 8

program. Successfully arranged and structured both conventional and tax-exempt financings for acquisition

and rehabilitation of the properties along with successfully qualifying for Low Income Housing Tax Credits

and developing relationships with purchasers of those credits. Designed financing tools allowing development

staff to quickly analyze potential opportunities and spearheaded the transition of the company in the use of

advanced technology. Organizational skills shortened contract to closing time frame from 6 to 12 months to

90 to 120 days.

Fogelman Mortgage - Hired by the principal in 1985 (through 1990) for new business development. Within two

years was successful in driving the company as the leader in income property finance in Memphis, Tennessee.

Additionally was responsible for the development of five additional long-term correspondent relationships,

which provided for a balance of lending products to encompass loans from $500,000 to $200,000,000. In

all, during my tenure, closed three-quarters of a billion dollars of financing including FedEx Headquarters. To

accomplish this required the personal skills to create the client relationship, identify and secure the appropriate

financing, negotiate the business terms, secure commitments and manage the legal process.

Bankers Mortgage - Recruited as a production trainee. Within the first year, accomplished skills needed

for underwriting and valuation. Prior to departure was responsible for the solidification of a correspondent

relationship with a major investor and closed first loan for them.

Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters - Recruited as undergrad to consult local fraternity chapters nationwide.

Upon graduation in 1980, began traveling to numerous campuses primarily focused on the redevelopment of

floundering chapters. Promoted to Director of Development in 1982 and was responsible for the establishment of new chapters at 11 universities until departure in 1983. This required the recruitment of 20 or more non-fraternity

students and providing the educational tools for their success.

.EDUCATION

BSBA in Accounting

East Carolina University 1980

SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of the preciseness of the English

language. Highly personable and capable of working with others, closely controlled businesses and major

corporations. Proficient in problem solving and implementing solutions under tight deadlines. Hands-on

executive with a variety of experiences and capable of meeting challenges head-on. Computer Skills: Proficient

at MS Office and social media with an exceptional understanding of Cloud based technology and its impact

on the future.

Accounting and Finance Skills - Thorough understanding of financial statements, GAAP, general taxes issues

associated with corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Other Interest: My two young children, church, helping others, history, trivia, non-fiction, golf, sailing

and skiing.

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