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Gregg R. Wright

Lansing,IL

Summary

Talented leader with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 49 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Appointment Setter

Retirement Prospects
10.2024 - Current
  • Set appointments for salespeople with potential customers.
  • Prioritized tasks efficiently to ensure all daily call quotas were met or exceeded without compromising quality of service.
  • Answer return phone calls and convert to appointments.
  • Average 300 calls per day (4 hours part time).
  • Utilized CRM system to track and manage leads, keeping appointments organized.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
  • Provided potential customers with enough information to acquire interest in scheduling appointment.
  • Set appointments with salespeople and potential customers.

President

Clear Debt Club
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
  • Calling up to 250 prospects daily.
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.

Prelitigate Director

Jamison Law Group - (701) 929-0276
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
  • Refined website videos and traffic.
  • Implemented mass-email drip campaigns.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

President

Financial Profiles LLC - (480) 349-4022
01.2012 - 01.2022

Liaison to CEO:

  • Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
  • Contact, up to 300 accredited investors daily, and pre-screen for C.E.O..
  • Arrange/schedule appointments
  • Inspired innovation by creating environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Adopted cutting-edge technologies to improve productivity levels within organization.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.

Director (Division of FPLLC)

Full Spectrum Debt Solutions - (877) 297-2440
01.2012 - 12.2021
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Created Client Newsletter and communications, Raised client retention rate to 97%.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Debt Settlement Affiliate

Freedom Debt Relief - (800) 655-6303
12.2005 - 12.2012
  • Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
  • Met or exceeded sales objectives.
  • Was first to 2nd top producing affiliate for entire period.
  • Enrolled above $600,000 in debt monthly.
  • Maintained highest Affiliate retention rate.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
  • Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Entrepreneur

CEO GRW & Associates
08.1976 - 12.2005
  • CEO Legal Guardians of IL Established 125 Attorney Pre-paid legal service.
  • CEO New Age Dreamhomes 6 County Custom Home Builder. Performed complete annual sales revenue in 3 day Pheasant Run Home Show.
  • Series 7 Commodities License, increased Gold Bouillon sales for 1st Commodity Corp of Boston..
  • Exec VP Extrapolation, Ltd. Oil Well Marketing 1200 oil wells in 2 years.
  • CEO Gregg Petroleum Established 24 hour Texaco Retail Outlets during fuel crisis.
  • Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations
  • Generated additional revenue streams through constructive partner and client relationships
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
  • Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Buss/Psych

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
06.1971

Associate of Arts - Buss/Psych

College of DuPage
Lombard, IL
06.1969

High School Diploma -

Lyons Township High School
La Grange, IL
06.1967

Skills

  • Sales Activities
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Organizational Development
  • Issue Resolution
  • Company Guidelines
  • Project Management
  • People Management
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Crisis Management
  • Hire Talent
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Regulatory and Legal Compliance

Quote

Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson

Timeline

Appointment Setter

Retirement Prospects
10.2024 - Current

President

Clear Debt Club
05.2023 - 09.2024

Prelitigate Director

Jamison Law Group - (701) 929-0276
01.2022 - 02.2023

President

Financial Profiles LLC - (480) 349-4022
01.2012 - 01.2022

Director (Division of FPLLC)

Full Spectrum Debt Solutions - (877) 297-2440
01.2012 - 12.2021

Debt Settlement Affiliate

Freedom Debt Relief - (800) 655-6303
12.2005 - 12.2012

Entrepreneur

CEO GRW & Associates
08.1976 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Buss/Psych

Elmhurst College

Associate of Arts - Buss/Psych

College of DuPage

High School Diploma -

Lyons Township High School

Additional Information


I am a 75 year old executive entrepreneur (married 51 years), who has done just about everything. I am seeking an opportunity to stay active mentally. I am in excellent physical shape., and have an enviable attendance track record. I am obviously NOT looking for a career opportunity. Preferably remote, to work as I currently have, with a 1099 pay structure. Up to

6 open screens, multitasking: Customer Service, Account Maintenance, mass email, text and phone communications with up to 300 clients at a time. If you have something challenging or find my skills a potential fit: please contact me!


Gregg R. Wright