Managing Director
CurrentEnhance operational efficiency by spearheading operations across three office/storage locations while ensuring logistics, fleet maintenance, and federal compliance. Cultivate a team of 25 recovery agents and technicians, manage two full-operation storage lots, and ensure peak performance across all departments through maintenance, training, and strategic deployment of field assets.Elevated Smokerise to Georgia's leading License Plate Recognition (LPR) provider under the Motorola Solutions Network; increased data collection from 350K to nearly 2M data points monthly by implementing an LPR program, which expedited asset recovery and minimized client losses across insurance, auto finance, and law enforcement sectors.Drove the company’s growth from $150K annual revenue to a top industry competitor with $3.5M by deploying cutting-edge management software that positioned Smokerise at the forefront of asset recovery.Executed client acquisition strategies, and expanded the client base by onboarding major financial institutions and credit unions across the nation, thereby boosting company profile and operational scope.Launched a lucrative partnership with a local locksmith which boosted revenue by $135K annually without incurring extra costs through strategic authorization of vehicle key production.Chair advisory boards including the Digital Recognition Network and Resolvion Vendor Advisory Board; shape industry best practices and lead summit planning for North American repossessors.Play a key role in various industry associations by influencing changes in sector regulations and standards; board member of Georgia Association of Licensed Repossession Agents and active participant in American Recovery Associations.Spearhead and develop a top-tier team of eight; ensure optimal operational workflow and timely processing of repossessed vehicles to meet stringent 24-hour turnaround times for banks.