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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Virginia Area / Waco Tx

In my current role, I oversee the collection and liquidation of a diverse portfolio of real estate and commercial loans across the east coast of the U.S. and Europe, acquired by distressed asset funds based in Waco, TX. My responsibilities comprise managing retrieval and liquidation procedures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize returns, and complying with regulatory standards and industry protocols.My notable contributions embrace leading comprehensive real estate marketing campaigns and optimizing collection calls, which resulted in increased property sales, better debt recovery, and higher cash flow. Furthermore, my leadership in implementing highly effective workout and payment plans has led to excellent client relations and optimal debt resolution outcomes. Moreover, I streamlined collaboration with legal counsel to reduce risks in collection actions and settlements, ascertaining effective resolutions while adhering to strict regulatory compliance.

Richmond Va / Paris France

I demonstrated an exceptional ability to provide comprehensive consulting and contracting services, including portfolio identification, evaluation, acquisition, management, and divestiture. My experience ranged from accounts receivable in the United States (Riva/2015-2017) and Europe (LLS/2013-2017) to commercial/corporate loans and real estate investments.As a Geschäftsführer (Board Member) for HMCS Investment GmbH in Hannover, Germany, I provided tactical advice and influenced significant strategic and investment decisions to benefit management and shareholders.

Paris, France

As the Director of FirstCity Financial Corporation's European investment initiatives, I oversaw transactions totaling more than $1 billion in loan and real estate portfolios. I exercised due diligence on potential investments, creating detailed investment memoranda, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, and coordinating funding with the Treasury. I also worked with banks to secure leverage, oversaw accounting and reporting processes, and monitored collection servicing entities. Furthermore, I implemented FirstCity's credit and property holdings servicing policies, procedures, and software in affiliate offices in France and Germany, which increased efficiency and regulatory compliance across international operations. In addition, as Geschäftsführer of HMCS Investment and HMCS Portfolio GMBH in Germany, I led investment initiatives that drove significant growth and profitability.

Richmond, Virginia

As head of collection servicing offices in Richmond, Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for FirstCity Servicing, I oversaw a significant increase in operational efficiency and effectiveness. I strategically managed four-person teams at each location, successfully managing and disposing of lending and property investment collections with average annual book balances ranging from $100 million to $250 million per site. Additionally, I undertook thorough investigations and financial assessments on loan and real estate portfolios, determining bid values for acquisitions from $10 million to $200 million.

Richmond, Virginia

As part of the Credit Administration Department, I managed and resolved a $25 million portfolio comprising delinquent or troubled commercial business loans. Also, I played a crucial role in implementing robust collection and resolution strategies. I controlled the successful implementation of the Loan Review program, which provided detailed reports on loan portfolio quality to help Executive Management and the Board of Directors make strategic decisions. In addition, I ran the Loan Review/Credit Analysis Department's operational functions, diligently maintaining exemplary performance and productivity standards.

Tysons Corner Virginia

As the head of the Credit Analysis Department, I assumed full management responsibilities, including fostering talent through training and development and ensuring the accuracy of work conducted by credit analysts and trainees. I specialized in providing thorough financial analyses, assessing the risk levels of borrowers across a wide range of commercial and real estate landscapes.Participated in RMA’s “Uniform Credit Analysis” training seminar and in Omega’s “Understanding Cash Flow” & “Commercial Loans to Business” program

Düsseldorf, Germany

In this position, I productively conducted audits, provided accounting solutions, and facilitated translations for global enterprises, achieving compatibility with U.S. GAAP and German Accounting Standards.

Master Of Interational Business Studies, Speciality In Finance/German Language Track

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Emphasis In Finance. Minor German

Diploma

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Finance

Master'S Of International Business Studies, Business, International Business, Finance