Adam M. Gurtz Email & Phone Number

Glenview, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

Accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management of the company which includes the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.• Effectively assist with tactical initiatives and develop financial strategies.• Instrumental in continuing growth of financial services business targeting consumers and small business short-term loan markets. • Monetize rejected applications and created electronic remarketing feed to recoup costs.

• Research and evaluate residential and commercial real estate deals analyzing cost and profit data• Firm grasp on the constantly changing market conditions resulting with the ability to capitalize on them.• Project manage property valuations, project expenses accurately, and manage renovation timelines• Strategically improved properties to maximize returns• Negotiate complicated real estate transactions• Acquire and manage rental properties

Greater Chicago Area

Provided leadership, direction and management of the entire operation. Managed the processes for all aspects of the business, and oversaw the preparation of all financial reporting. Advised on long-term business and financial strategies. • Managed the day-to-day operations in addition to business development, marketing, product management, partnership programs and charge-off debt sales• Participated in key decisions as a member of the executive management team• Managed the accounting, human resources, investor relations, and legal teams and implemented operational best practices• Oversaw the financial operations of subsidiary companies in addition to overseeing the company's transaction processing systems• Negotiated acquisitions from due diligence to close• Reported financial and operational results to the board of directors

Oversaw the issuance of financial information, understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile. Monitored all open legal issues specific to the company, as well as issues affecting the industry. Constructed and monitored reliable control systems in addition to having ensured the company complied with all legal and regulatory requirements.• Instrumental in start-up of operations and marketing campaigns in Sept 2007 in 12 states and within 8 months grew from 18 to 80 employees.• Worked with programmers to tailor proprietary business system to accommodate website-generated transactions. Secured licenses and grew to conducting business in 24 states • Tracked advertising sources and outcome of each contact to calculate return on investment of each promotional tool