AKA Search Group is a national executive search firm headquartered in Greenville, SC. We know hiring people is easy, but hiring the right people is not. AKA Search Group was formed to service a large need in the market for companies looking to add the best of the best to their teams through executive search.Executive search specialties include C Suite positions (COO, CMO, CSO, CIO), as well as the Vice President and Director level positions.

Cava Companies and Cava Home Buyers is a vertically integrated real estate investment company which targets distressed single- and multi-family real estate owners in order to provide them with a quick and hassle-free solution. The exit strategies include wholesaling, fix and flip, buy and hold, novation, or a listing.As COO, I was responsible for the hiring, development, and leadership of all operations, sales, marketing, recruiting, and analyst teams. My leadership was pivotal in growing the team from a small siloed team to a robust team of over 50 employees.I drove a strategic transformation of Cava Companies' sales and marketing operations, resulting in a 350% increase in deal volume and revenue. This included building and managing comprehensive inside and outside sales teams and implementing advanced systems for lead generation. Key initiatives included the integration of Salesforce, development of in-house cold calling, SMS campaigns, YouTube and Facebook custom targeting, automated follow-up sequencing, and enhanced KPI and financial reporting mechanisms.My operational leadership was instrumental in successfully expanding the company's presence into two new markets. This expansion included the strategic hiring and management of sales teams and ensuring the initiatives delivered a strong return on investment.Furthermore, I developed and turned profitable several new business segments, such as:+Turnkey rental sales+In-house and third-party recruiting+Integrating listing agents as employeesDuring my tenure, I significantly increased the total employee headcount at Cava Companies from 13 to 45, showcasing my capability in operational leadership and team development.

Executive driving the overall direction and vision of the company.Developing revenue growth strategies for the company resulting in 250% growth in revenue from 2015 to 2017.Directly managing a team of over 20 search consultants, business development experts, internet researchers, and interns. Evaluate data and ensure search success by implementing plans to direct the activities and productivity of all divisions.