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North Carolina, United States

Responsible for the overall Government Guaranteed Lending business for LendingClub Bank

Charlotte Metro

Responsible for the overall SBA lending business for The Fidelity Bank.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for the overall SBA lending business for Lendstream Small Business Finance. Lendstream is an affiliate of Capital Crossing, an industry leading underwriter, investor and servicer of commercial real estate and small business loans. Since 1987, Capital Crossing has purchased and managed more than $5 billion in assets nationwide, both for its own account and for its strategic partners. Lendstream leverages the organization’s extensive experience underwriting and managing small… Show more Responsible for the overall SBA lending business for Lendstream Small Business Finance. Lendstream is an affiliate of Capital Crossing, an industry leading underwriter, investor and servicer of commercial real estate and small business loans. Since 1987, Capital Crossing has purchased and managed more than $5 billion in assets nationwide, both for its own account and for its strategic partners. Lendstream leverages the organization’s extensive experience underwriting and managing small business loans. Lendstream is one of the fourteen licensed non-bank SBA 7(a) lenders in the U.S. We have a national presence and are looking for highly motivated, entrepreneurial individuals who fit our culture of teamwork, trust, respect and commitment and who will help us build a world-class SBA origination platform. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for overall SBA lending division for Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the U.S. As one of the largest SBA lenders in the country Bank of America Merrill Lynch provides capital to small businesses for the purpose of growing and expanding their business. Our purpose is to help make their lives better through the power of every connection.

Responsible for overall SBA lending division for TD Bank whose territory stretches from Maine to Florida and also includes out of footprint origination offices throughout the U.S.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

As Regional Sales Manager, my responsibilities include growing Wells Fargo presence and loan production through our 10+ offices in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. As the #1 SBA lender in the United States since 2009, Wells Fargo provides capital to small to medium sized businesses for commercial real estate acquisition, refinance or construction, business acquisition, partner buyout, and business expansion.

Franchise Source Brands International (FSBI).is the largest group in the business coaching/consulting franchise market.As North America's leading business and franchise coaching organization, FSBI focuses on helping people build rewarding careers, take control of their lives and create financial freedom. Using a unique discovery and education experience FSBI coaches and empowers clients to explore alternative career options outside the traditional job market. FSBI's B2B coaching… Show more Franchise Source Brands International (FSBI).is the largest group in the business coaching/consulting franchise market.As North America's leading business and franchise coaching organization, FSBI focuses on helping people build rewarding careers, take control of their lives and create financial freedom. Using a unique discovery and education experience FSBI coaches and empowers clients to explore alternative career options outside the traditional job market. FSBI's B2B coaching services provide coaching and support to existing businesses which increase profitability by at least 68% and create operating systems that improve a business owner's income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity. Recent Awards:2011 Terry Powell Leadership Award. 2010 Regional Developer of the Year. 2010 Terry Powell Leadership Award. Show less

• Top 1% Producer - Selected to receive the Summit Award in 2007, awarded to top 1% of 4,000 GE Real Estate employees for production increase of over 100%.• Business Turn-Around – Chosen to take over the underperforming southeast region and improved performance from bottom ranking to #2 out of 5 within two years. Made tough people decisions, hired and developed new team members and implemented structured management routines that dramatically improved focus, discipline and results.… Show more • Top 1% Producer - Selected to receive the Summit Award in 2007, awarded to top 1% of 4,000 GE Real Estate employees for production increase of over 100%.• Business Turn-Around – Chosen to take over the underperforming southeast region and improved performance from bottom ranking to #2 out of 5 within two years. Made tough people decisions, hired and developed new team members and implemented structured management routines that dramatically improved focus, discipline and results. Production increased by more than 300% in the five year span.• Product Development – Partnered with marketing department to develop exclusive new products featuring lower costs and quicker approval times. These products grew from zero to 40% of overall loan production within three years.• Doubled Customer Touch Time - Initiated process improvements, including new pre-screening and loan packaging procedures. Increased team’s efficiency as non-sales tasks were eliminated or shifted to support staff.• Developed and Delivered Sales/Product Training – Worked as part of a team that developed and delivered training to 100-person sales team and back office support teams that helped increase the production of first year sales reps by 200% and veteran producers by more than 30%. Led six sessions with over 300 attendees. Program was adopted by four other GE Capital businesses.• Innovative Marketing/Public Relations – Partnered with clients to create innovative programs for their customers and prospects. Unconventional approach educated customers on underwriting techniques, allowing for more efficient project selection. Show less

• Merger Integration and Transition – Chosen to create a new territory following merger of real estate and equipment lending platforms. Retained all top talent, moved existing employees to new territory, opened five new offices and trained all employees in new product lines. Consistent message focused the team to meet all business targets during transition.

• Business Start Up/Substantial Growth – Started a new region from the ground up. Growth plan increased management team from two to nine, sales team from 15 to 54 and opened 20 new offices.• Awards - Selected in the top 1% of 50,000 GE Capital employees to receive Pinnacle Award in 1998. Award recognized regional production increase of 150%.