Dwight Richert
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Experienced Entrepreneur & Growth Specialist Process Optimization | Auditing | Business Development | Strategic Planning Revenue and growth-driven, high-impact “leader of leaders” with a stellar record of creating and directing top-performing teams and delivering excellence in operations, talent, processes, and productivity. Unique ability to develop “big picture” strategies with accountability for management of multi-million-dollar projects and demanding timelines. Clear communicator, dynamic trainer, and persuasive negotiator with a mindset for delivering outstanding results, outperforming the competition, and mentoring individuals to peak performance. Very adaptive and proficient at working remotely. Reputation for integrity, reliability, and professionalism with the attention to detail, initiative, and drive to produce results above and beyond expectations. Core strengths include: Leadership & Collaboration Training & Development Analytical Problem Solving Performance Management Strong Financial Acumen Conflict/Crisis Resolution Budgeting & Cost Control Diversity & Inclusion Quality Control/Assurance
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Square Device Management
Classic Sports Catering
01.2024 - Current
- Managed over 80 Square handheld and tablet devices at LPGA and LIV golf events.
- Responsible for making sure devices were programmed with corresponding menus, connected to Wi-Fi and reporting all sales correctly whether online or offline.
Business Development Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Forged strategic partnerships to support company growth.
- Achieved Top Performer status and earned Monster Energy Incentive in 4 of the last 6 quarters.
- Team Leader and training specialist.
Director of Business Development
Insight Funding
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Started and engineered the development of Insight Funding, a factoring and funding business for small and medium sized businesses. Oversaw all day-to-day operations, responsible for marketing, sales, banking transactions, financial reports, negotiations, and all documentation.
- Insight Funding was instrumental in supply chain results and importing of many containers of PPE throughout the COVID Pandemic. Insight continues to fund many medical and healthcare companies.
Director of Business Development
Arise Funding Source, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw the start-up and development of the Arise Funding Source factoring business.
- During the COVID Pandemic many small medical supply companies required funding for purchase of PPE items to sell to medical facilities and first responders. Arise Funding was instrumental in funding millions to support the supply chain for PPE.
- Secured financing, initiated marketing plan, onboarded new clients, created funding program and was successful in many fundings for a highly profitable business.
Owner
Richert Funding
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Founded and ran a very successful multimillion dollar factoring business. Responsible for every aspect of the business and day-to-day operation, Start-up, marketing, sales, funded small and medium sized businesses by using their outstanding invoices as collateral.
- Communicated with and negotiated payment redirection with many fortune 500 companies. (Wal-Mart, Costco, Home Depot, Delta Airlines, Oracle just to name a few)
- Negotiated multimillion dollar lines of credit with high level bank executives. Was responsible for the funding and rapid growth of many businesses that could not secure conventional bank financing.
ProMed Healthcare
01.1998 - 01.2018
- Funded the start-up of a medical staffing business.
- Served in an advisory role to help steer the company to positive growth and staffing of thousands of nurses throughout the country.
CFO, COO
Bay Area Capital
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Partnered with Bay Area Capital to support small and medium sized businesses. Worked with business owners to solve cash flow problems, improve processes, procedures and improve KPIs.
President
Mediflex
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Partnered with Mediflex to develop, manufacture, receive a patent and FDA approval of a spinal rehabilitation table. Also known as CPM.
- Responsible for obtaining referrals from medical doctors, prescriptions and reimbursement from insurance companies including Medicare.
- Guided Mediflex and developed an exit strategy that led to a successful sale of the company and technology.
Owner
Dee’s Video
01.1987 - 01.1990
- Started and created a video wholesale business. Initiated a deal structure with Blockbuster Video. Supplied Blockbuster with hundreds of thousands of used movies from their infancy through their expansion.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01-1985
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL01-1983
Skills
- Expertise in developing and leading operations strategies that deliver market leadership, drive revenue growth, expand client base, and surpass financial goals
- Skilled in creating and streamlining processes, identifying deficiencies and areas in need of improvement, executing cost-saving strategies, and implementing viable integrated solutions
- Logical troubleshooter with capacity to multi-task, prioritize, and excel in highly competitive markets and fast-paced environments
- Evaluate and monitor industry trends, market conditions, competition, and technology to optimize efficiency and adapt to current and future demands
- Cultivate and maintain strategic business partnerships and alliances that result in customer loyalty, brand awareness, client retention, and strong financial performance
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Square Device Management
Classic Sports Catering
01.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
01.2021 - Current
Director of Business Development
Arise Funding Source, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Director of Business Development
Insight Funding
01.2018 - 01.2022
Owner
Richert Funding
01.2008 - 01.2018
ProMed Healthcare
01.1998 - 01.2018
CFO, COO
Bay Area Capital
01.1995 - 01.2000
President
Mediflex
01.1990 - 01.1995
Owner
Dee’s Video
01.1987 - 01.1990
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Valencia Community College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Florida