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ANTHONY J. SMITH

ANTHONY J. SMITH

Irvine,CA

Summary

Dynamic and driven executive with over 15 years of experience turning vision into value across diverse, multi-state organizations. Adept at scaling operations, energizing sales teams, and rewriting the rules of revenue generation. From leading startup surges to executing strategic transformations, I specialize in building business that lasts—and lasts big. Fiercely focused on impact, team synergy, and data-driven decisions, with a gift for turning chaos into clarity (and prospects into partners).

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Nationwide Director of Business Development

Premier Health Group
03.2021 - Current
  • Led a national team, producing $30M+ in annual revenue while cultivating a high-performance sales culture.
  • Developed and executed strategic interventions that positively influenced patient outcomes and accelerated treatment entry rates.
  • Created a corporate training system blending neuroscience and sales psychology, dramatically improving staff retention and engagement.
  • Forged high-value relationships with C-suite executives, investors, and referral sources—resulting in $15M+ annual growth.
  • Empowered families through expert-led workshops on young adult behavior and boundaries, expediting admissions by design.
  • Drove aftercare engagement with innovative follow-up programs, increasing average treatment retention from 30 to 120 days.

Chief Executive Officer

SLF Center, LLC
04.2017 - 03.2021
  • Engineered a high-volume, data-backed “one-call-close” business model, closing over 1,000 student loan consolidations monthly.
  • Expanded operations internationally to Jamaica, the Philippines, and Colombia—driving a 64% revenue surge.
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous feedback and innovation, fueling product evolution and customer loyalty.
  • Introduced real-time analytics and conversion-focused scripting, transforming frontline reps into consultative closers.
  • Spearheaded recruiting and training programs that built resilient, revenue-generating teams in a hyper-competitive market.
  • Led modernization of all internal processes, boosting scalability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Business Development Manager

Akua Mind & Body
10.2015 - 04.2017
  • Turbocharged revenue by over 100% in Q2 through strategic partnerships with in-network and out-of-network facilities.
  • Optimized SEO and keyword targeting with marketing, doubling patient conversion rates from contact to admission.
  • Broke company records for admissions, proving that high empathy and high energy are a potent mix in healthcare sales.
  • Streamlined preclinical workflows by managing inbound calls, benefits verification, transportation logistics, and more.
  • Played a central role in utilization reviews and intake clearances, ensuring full reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
  • Built scalable, repeatable systems that married patient care with profit-driving precision.

Senior Loan Officer

E-Mortgage Capital
07.2011 - 09.2015
  • Consistently funded 15+ refinance loans monthly by aligning homeowner needs with winning bank partnerships.
  • Led high-energy call center teams with a culture of mentorship, live transfer excellence, and zero cold feet.
  • Engineered a one-call-close training program that dramatically increased speed-to-funding and customer satisfaction.
  • Rewrote loan agreement processes for accuracy and velocity—no wasted time, no wasted deals.
  • Elevated application-to-funding ratios by 22% via strategic scripting, pre-qualification refinement, and relentless follow-through.
  • Set records in monthly origination revenue ($100K+), 12 months running.

Inside Sales Consultant

Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center
01.2008 - 05.2011
  • Closed over 10,000 LASIK procedures with a 90%+ conversion rate—earning recognition as the most active #1 global IntraLASIK salesman by Abbott Medical Optics.
  • Developed precision-targeted sales strategies using optometrist networks, HR partnerships, and data-driven outreach.
  • Turned email and inbound calls into booked surgeries, mastering the science of trust-building through tone and timing.
  • Helped slash marketing spend from $1M to $325K monthly during the 2008 recession with minimal loss in procedures.
  • Used finance-forward sales tactics to maintain a full surgery calendar in a volatile economy.

Education

Master's Coursework - Philosophy & Religious Studies

The Master's Seminary
Sun Valley, CA
10.2022

Skills

  • Salesforce Debt Pay Pro Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace Apple Ecosystem CRM Platforms

Accomplishments

  • Directed international sales teams generating $300M+ in total revenue across four countries.
  • Held lowest customer acquisition cost in the national student loan space (2017 benchmark).
  • Set company admittance records at both Akua Mind & Body and Premier Health Group.
  • First loan officer to achieve $100K+ monthly origination revenue for 12 consecutive months at E-Mortgage Capital.
  • Recognized as the world’s top IntraLASIK salesman by Abbott Medical Optics (10,400+ eyes closed).
  • Ranked in the top 1% of working SAG actors (1998–2000)—proof that persuasion starts with presence.

Timeline

Nationwide Director of Business Development

Premier Health Group
03.2021 - Current

Chief Executive Officer

SLF Center, LLC
04.2017 - 03.2021

Business Development Manager

Akua Mind & Body
10.2015 - 04.2017

Senior Loan Officer

E-Mortgage Capital
07.2011 - 09.2015

Inside Sales Consultant

Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center
01.2008 - 05.2011

Master's Coursework - Philosophy & Religious Studies

The Master's Seminary

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