Michael Meredith Email & Phone Number

Public Assistance Site Inspector for FEMA - Inspect and report on damage to public utilities following natural disasters, including roads, utilities, public buildings/schools, parks and water systems.

Duluth, Ga

Genuine Parts Company / NAPA 2011 – 2014•Supervised, coached and monitored team that:o Processed an average of 700 Commercial Credit Applications monthly, o Filed UCC Liens on over 4,000 independent store owners,o Recovered $1.4 Million in bad debt write offo Provided extended payment terms on major purchases to customers. • Audited credit decisions to ensure risk was managed and procedures followed. • Personally reviewed and approved national account requests • Negotiated contracts with third party collection agencies and audited their performance to ensure accounts were collected on as agreed and legal options considered when necessary. • Project Manager on nationwide UCC Lien Centralization Project. o Audited all security agreements presented by Field Managers to ensure compliance with Article 9 UCC filing requirements.o Provided monthly reports and presentations on progress to VP of Finance and Center Director. • Member of Professional Development Team responsible for creating and implementing a training program to develop internal management candidates.

Omaha, Ne / Chicago, Il / Colorado Springs, Co / Franklin, Tn

Ford Motor Credit Corp 1996 – 2010Credit Analyst (Personal & Commercial) / Manager – Franklin, TN 2003 – 2010- Analyzed corporate financial statements and mitigated risk for potential line of credit up to 2.0M. - Reviewed contract offerings from Dealerships and maintained partnership relationship while ensuring FMCC risk was mitigated. - Audited dealership processes, procedures and inventory and addressed any shortages or discrepancies.- Managed teams in multiple departments with responsibilities for dealer services, customer services and collections. Audited their performance, administered feedback, addressed attendance issues and assigned responsibilities.Team Leader / Manager – Colorado Springs, CO 2001 – 2003- Managed team of Account Services Representatives responsible for collecting on delinquent accounts and ensuring payments correctly applied.- Interviewed and hired prospective employees. Actively involved in their classroom training and development.- Managed and coached new representatives following classroom training. Established performance criteria necessary to achieve permanent employment .Account Services / Assistant Auditor / Customer Service – Lansing, IL/Omaha, NE 1996 – 2001 - Responsible for collecting on delinquent accounts for multiple dealerships in South Chicago/Northern Indiana territory - Developed cooperative relationships with dealership sales personnel in order to resolve customer payment issues - Audited procedures and vehicle inventory of Dealerships financed with Ford Motor Credit. - Addressed and resolved any discrepancies or payment shortages

•Firestone / Goodyear Retail Store Manager – Omaha, NE & Council Bluffs, IA1988 – 1996 - Trained, motivated and managed team of technicians and assistant managers.- Organized, planned and audited inventory, replenished stock and ensured credit for all returns was correctly applied.- Participated in planning operating budgets, met profit/loss objectives, maintained and audited cash management performance of staff. .- Maintained store appearance, including in-store visual signage. Established appropriate inventory/equipment needs. Ensured security of store and inventory.- Resolved customer conflicts and disputes, addressed team performance issues, maintained security of building and contents.