Bruce Velletri
** ****** ****, ******, *********** 06340
(860) 235 - 6006 **********@*****.***
Experienced Collection and Credit Manager
Highly motivated, manager and client acquisition professional. Experienced in team building and organizational development. Outstanding client and team rapport and noted customer service quality.
Core Skills
Collections AR & Loans
Experienced Manager
Compliance
Loan workout
Step up for Vets
Inside &Outside Sales
Marketing
Human Resources
Team Builder
Project Management
Sales Growth
Client Acquisition
Career Highlights
Valenti Auto Mall, Mystic, CT 2015-Present
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Qualifies buyers by understanding buyer's requirements and interests; matching requirements and interests to various makes and models; building rapport.
Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects through contacts; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries.
Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts;
CFO and Client Development Manager 2015-2013 Strategic Water Resources
Successfully procured financing from the private and public sector ensuring the continuity of the company.
Performed thorough water purification industry research for investor financing.
Established solid contacts with decision makers on the state and federal level for programs available to small businesses with manufacturing and job creation capabilities.
Developed back end office and accounting protocols and procedures
Senior Partner and Co-Founder 2010-2013
Long Point Advisors
Co-founded a financial consulting firm, offering and advising strategies to the senior market to outlive their nest egg.
Responsibilities include developing and implementing a marketing plan. Designed all marketing and lead generation collateral.
Established back end accounting and tracking procedures to insure compliance requirements were maintained.
Bruce Velletri (860) 235 - 6006
Marketing Manager 2003-2010
Morin Associates
Managed the marketing process for group health insurance and employee benefits to businesses and individuals.
Initiated leads, contacting prospective clients and researching products to suit their needs. Managed the group renewal process.
Co-Owner and COO 1993-2003
Groton Computer Group
Responsible for the sales of computer hardware and peripherals to businesses, governments, and individuals.
Coordinated the process of bidding on contracts, purchasing product, delivery and installation, and follow up repair and servicing, Account receivable and Credit Management
Managed a staff of 10-20 Marketing and Engineering Associates.
Opened and Managed profitably a second site.
Grew business from $1.6 million to $6.5 million in annual sales volumes organically through the opening of a profitable second site.
AVP Commercial Debt Recovery 1984-1993
Shawmut Bank
Directed a staff of 60 collectors responsible for the collection of delinquent indirect automobile and home equity loans at all stages of delinquency.
Managed Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island collection agencies and litigation.
Managed a portfolio of defaulted commercial loans, establishing forbearance agreements and loan workout plans, minimizing risk losses to the bank.
Education
Tunxis Community College: Earned credits toward a BS in Business with focus on marketing. Training
American Banker Association (ABA): Completed a continuing education program in banking, finance and management
Military Service
United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Force: Electronics School, Sub School, several related CE required courses.
Served with Honor
Charity and Volunteer Involvement
Scleroderma Foundation
Work Vessels for Veterans
Big Red Foundation