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1999 - 2001 1983 - 1999 1977 - 1983 -- National Association of Counties (NACo) accounts receivable management program partnership). President, Financial RecovelY Inc. (FRl) (mId in 2001) Led an accounts receivable management company targeting state and local governments. Successfully bid for various RFP's resulting in approximately $50 million worth of accounts (e.g., student loans, court collections, child supp011, emergency medical services, hospital, taxes, fines and fees, parking tickets, tolls, etc). Collections efforts produced an average recovery rate of between 18% and 20%, well above the national average as reported by the American Collectors Association. Overall responsibility for client~ for satisfactory performance of all tasks. Set all corporate policies and procedures. Responsible for project planning, estimating project costs, negotiat- ing contracts with major corporate clients, scheduling project deadlines and milestones, and ensuring that projects were completed on time and at a profit. Accountable for full profit and loss, including new business development, marketing, sales, cash flow analysis, cost accounting, and purchasing. Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate management and supp0l1 staff. Established a strategic alliance with Locldleed Martin IIVfS (a Fortune 500 company) and the National Association of Countics- Financial Services Center to jointly provide debt collection services to municipal governments in the Southeast. Developed a vital network of business and industry contacts instrumental to the rapid growth of the company. Created and implemented a progressive operations manual that significantly improved operating efficiency and, ultimately, profitability. President, Homesafe Mortgage Compan)' (sold in 1999) Founded mortgage banking firm and managed it through 14 years of successful and profitable growth. Responsible for the growth and day-to-day operations of Homesafe and accumulated substant,ial experience in servicing, collections, and management of m0l1gage portfolios. The organization originated, underwrote, and serviced more than 10,000 loans totaling over $500 million, including conventional, residential, commercial, and non-conforming mortgages. Awarded a contract by the Florida Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to underwrite and service affordable housing mortgage loans. Established a joint venture with a Section 8 woman-owned firm to service commercial mortgage loans for the RTC. Also supervised collection efforts on past due loans and managed and disposed of any resulting REDs. Audit Manager, Deloitte and Touche, LLP Supervised audits of commercial banks and savings and loan associations clients. Assignments included reviewing real estate and credit underwriting criteria established by the institutions as well as sampling to test for compliance with their established policies. Audited construction loans to review and determine if the servicing of such loans was in compliance with the institution's policies and procedures. Made site visits to perform due diligence of various financed projects. Directly involved with initial public offerings and the preparation of Sol, 10-K, and 10-Q reports for clients. B.B.A., Accounting, University of Miami AA, Accounting, Miami Dade Junior College Licenses Certified Public Accountant Mortgage Broker Page 2 r~qD--