Executive Management/ J D

Frank A. Pizzolato

►**** Elysian Fields Ave. ►N.O., LA 70117 ►C:504-***-**** H: ►504-***-****

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Profile

Highly focused, business executive with a JD degree and experience in (both) the private sector and State and Local government.

Proficient in business development, annual goal setting, budgeting and forecasting, strategic alliances, full-scale office administration, relationship management, tactical planning, partner-ship arrangements, problem solving, contract negotiations, and delivering presentations to audiences of all levels.

Former-owner of a highly successful automobile dealership; following sale of dealership, aggressively recruited to market finance programs to auto dealers, train them in sales and leasing techniques, served as a Sales & F&I Manager.

Immediately after law school, served 5 years as an Assistant Director Governor’s Office of Contract Review and as a Law Clerk in the Legislative Council. Provided research, negotiation, and lobbying (city & state) for clients and organizing fund raisers and media events.

Professional Experience

Manager (Team Lead) ICF International, New Orleans, LA (Road Home Program), GCR & Associates (HMGP) 1/07 to 3/10

Statewide program of housing assistance and hazard mitigation post hurricane Katrina

New Orleans assistance center handles large number of applicants for the Small Rental Property Program (from application through scoring and awards) for owners of rental and homeowner property damaged by hurricanes.

Act as team leader in Homeowner Program directing workflow of 10+ application advisors, program specialists,housing counselors, and rehab specialists while managing fast-paced daily office administration.

Team members interview an average of 40 applicants daily (6 days weekly) and assist applicants with completing lengthy / complex information (Stage 1 of a 3-step process prior to final review).

Go-to person in resolving continual documentation / ownership issues for reconstruction and mitigation grants.

Originator, Loan Officer Paragon Mortgage, Best Mortgage, NOAHH, N.O., LA 1999 to 2007

Loan administrator; utilized knowledge of titles, escrow, contracts, proposals, bids, and market area to service loans from origination to closing.

Conducted outside sales & marketing calls; delivered regular presentations to realtor groups.

Networked; built alliances; obtained referrals to generate and develop substantial new business.

Regional Development Manager Equivision, Inc. Atlanta, GA 1995 to 1998

Delivered presentations to physicians and negotiated partnership arrangements to set up a managed care network of eyecare providers across the state; analyzed practice’s financial statements, space utilization, and overall efficiency to facilitate a buyout or partnership.

Monitored and serviced 4 existing practices acquired in south Louisiana.

Manager Dealer Services N A D W New Orleans, LA 1992 to 1995

Oversaw daily workflow of 18 phone surveyors compiling customer responses for 200+ auto dealers nationwide. Developed systems and reports for analyzing info; reported to the dealers.

Sales & F&I Manager Westside Oldsmobile, Santa Monica, CA 1988 to 1992

1 Managed a staff of 4 averaging 40 sales monthly and ran the F&I department.

2 Reviewed credit apps for loan approvals; negotiated repayment terms and types of contracts.

3 Worked with various financial resources for special financing; assisted with final closings.

4 Consistently accelerated profit margins—generated substantial net profits through continually producing clean

customer packages that were a win-win to the customer and the dealership.

Regional Marketing Consultant VCI, Los Angeles, CA 1987 to 1988

Trained dealers in sales and leasing; implemented program for terminating / disposing 35,000 end-of-term leases; introduced and oversaw finance programs for 23 offices in 16 states.

Area Sales Manager GECAL, Indianapolis, IN 1985 to 1987

Recruited to market auto floor plan, retail and balloon finance programs to dealers.

Managed and maintained a lease portfolio of 300+ vehicles.

Dealer / President Pizzolato Ford Lincoln Mercury, Plaquemine, LA 1979 to 1985

1 Complete P&L responsibility. Supervised 4 managers and 22 employees in a dealership generating $12 million

annually.

2 Initiated and developed the F&I department and daily rental business.

3 Produced excellent results in a very competitive sales industry by building a loyal clientele.

4 Overall management skills included recruiting and training top performers; analyzing credit risks; negotiating contracts; preparing profit & loss reports, comparison spreadsheets and financial statements; managing a multi-million dollar inventory; and delivering superior customer service.

Education

Southern Law School, Baton Rouge, LA, Juris Doctorate

Nicholls State University, Thibodeaux, LA BA – Sociology / Psychology

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