Business management professional with a passion for operational process and how it translates to the bottom line of business. Specialties include expense control, risk management, human resource development and support, training, change management, organizational development and revenue enhancements. Comprehensive experience in the interviewing and hiring process. Extensive industry targeted training focused on current trends.When financial oversight and change management need top… Show more Business management professional with a passion for operational process and how it translates to the bottom line of business. Specialties include expense control, risk management, human resource development and support, training, change management, organizational development and revenue enhancements. Comprehensive experience in the interviewing and hiring process. Extensive industry targeted training focused on current trends.When financial oversight and change management need top strategies to turn things around, SPG should be in your corner. Let us assemble the right resources for the unique needs of your company. Visit www.strategicpathfindersgroup.com for more information.Contact me at dgeremia@strategicpathfindersgroup.com Show less

Serve as the Job Placement Specialist for Central Florida Jobs Initiative - Equipping and empowering job seekers to become excellent employees.The mission of the Central Florida Jobs Initiative is two-fold. On one hand, our goal is to provide resources and job-readiness training to active job seekers, better preparing them to secure gainful employment. However, in doing so, we are equally committed to developing a strong and reliable source of talent from which Central Florida employers… Show more Serve as the Job Placement Specialist for Central Florida Jobs Initiative - Equipping and empowering job seekers to become excellent employees.The mission of the Central Florida Jobs Initiative is two-fold. On one hand, our goal is to provide resources and job-readiness training to active job seekers, better preparing them to secure gainful employment. However, in doing so, we are equally committed to developing a strong and reliable source of talent from which Central Florida employers can interview and possibly select to meet their staffing needs. We are a program under The Christian Help Foundation - an organization devoted to helping people find jobs while providing materially and spiritual support.Cultivate relationships with employer partners, community partners and Business Advisory Board.Attend and represent at all job fairs, including the Mayor and Governor’s Job Fairs.Part of the Team revising the curriculum for the Central Florida Jobs Initiative, and innovative 6 module class series focusing on Jobs Skills and Performance Excellence. . Launched a Christian Jobseekers group to mentor and encourage jobseekers during their job search while at the same time holding them accountable.Act as the AmeriCorps VISTA supervisor for Central Florida Jobs Initiative. Work with the volunteer resource coordinator to insure that there is adequate volunteers for the 7 modules of the CFJI program.Initiated two newsletters, one for jobseekers and CFJI Alumni and one for employer partners and community partners.Refined policies and procedures ensuring optimal performance.. Show less

As an Independent Management Consultant provided on-site management consulting and support to various businesses to effectively transition non-distressed or financial and/or operationally distressed companies to efficiently-run operations through evaluation and implementation of key actions to ensure optimal performance, profitability, cash flow and productivity. Specialties include expense control, risk management, human resource development and support, training, change management… Show more As an Independent Management Consultant provided on-site management consulting and support to various businesses to effectively transition non-distressed or financial and/or operationally distressed companies to efficiently-run operations through evaluation and implementation of key actions to ensure optimal performance, profitability, cash flow and productivity. Specialties include expense control, risk management, human resource development and support, training, change management, organizational development and revenue enhancements.Project assignments were 6-12 months in duration and included:• Federal Bankruptcy Court --Selected by the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee to facilitate the mining of data for the liquidation of a global multi-million dollar corporate entity.• International Retail Service Organization with 100 locations in United States and $200M in revenue--Served an interim management position, developing processes that reduced unbilled receivables files 90%, resulting in an increase in collection and improving cash flow.• Collection organization specializing in banking and retail services--served as business development and subject matter expert.• CPA Firm specializing in Forensic Accounting--served as Project Manager, leading staff of associates to meet all milestones and prepare documentation for forensic reporting and testimony. Show less

National Car Rental Company with 198 locations in United States and $2.1 Billion in revenue. Parent company of Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental – purchased ANC Corporation in October of 2003. Managed staff of 60 employees with budget of $2.3 million. Led damage recovery receivables for fleet of 200,000 vehicles.Accomplishments and Highlights:• Merged and redesigned two rental car companies’ damage recovery departments. Decreased headcount by approximately… Show more National Car Rental Company with 198 locations in United States and $2.1 Billion in revenue. Parent company of Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental – purchased ANC Corporation in October of 2003. Managed staff of 60 employees with budget of $2.3 million. Led damage recovery receivables for fleet of 200,000 vehicles.Accomplishments and Highlights:• Merged and redesigned two rental car companies’ damage recovery departments. Decreased headcount by approximately 50%.• Established and managed task force to identify improvements in securing repair orders thus reducing unbilled files 60%. • Accelerated cash conversion cycle by increasing the examining process time of losses by 86%.• Improved performance using job descriptions, performance expectations, audits, formal and on the job training resulting in increased productivity, lowered severity, and increased personal development.• Strategic Business Partner with Operations, Finance and Information Technology.• Authored business plan for Internal Audit. Identified weaknesses within corporate loss prevention which has developed skills that would be helpful as a Management Consultant. • Created working documents regarding compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.• Return on investment impact in approximately $11M to bottom line.• Achieved zero audits or fines imposed upon corporation by federal, state, and municipal legislatures due to expert understanding of applicable state laws relative to car rental damage recovery. Show less

Insurance replacement car rental division with 500 locations and $300M in revenue. Parent Company ANC Corporation owner of Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental. Managed staff of 24 employees with budget of $1 million which has developed skills that would be helpful as a Management Consultant. Led damage recovery receivables for fleet of 40,000 vehicles.Accomplishments and Highlights:• Proposed and successfully implemented the marketing of ancillary product to all… Show more Insurance replacement car rental division with 500 locations and $300M in revenue. Parent Company ANC Corporation owner of Alamo Rent a Car and National Car Rental. Managed staff of 24 employees with budget of $1 million which has developed skills that would be helpful as a Management Consultant. Led damage recovery receivables for fleet of 40,000 vehicles.Accomplishments and Highlights:• Proposed and successfully implemented the marketing of ancillary product to all renters which resulted in offsetting monthly claims’ expense, generating 25% increase in revenue.• Created/executed training in Field to minimize severity and maximize revenue.• Automated processes that improved recovery 16%, increased salvage profitability $525,000 annually.• Revised rental guidelines and rental contracts to meet requirements for 41 states assisting in minimizing loss expense.• Produced several management reports to assist Operations and Finance in improving bottom line numbers.• Hired Theft Specialist to assist with renter and associate thefts, achieving no false arrest losses for corporation.• Assisted Field and Corporate Management personnel in revising rental requirements to prevent rental fraud and minimize risk.• Audited liability Third Party Administrator to ensure claims were handled satisfactorily and in company’s best interests. Show less