Nikolas Smith
Orlando
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
The Home Depot
Orlando, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring quick service delivery.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and organization of merchandise displays.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
President
Nith Advance
08.2023 - Current
- Connected with business owners to assess their working capital needs and recommend customized funding solutions.
- Generated new business through outbound prospecting, cold calling, and relationship building with small and mid-sized business owners.
- Educated clients on merchant cash advances and alternative financing options, helping them select solutions that aligned with their business goals.
- Qualified leads, collected financial documentation, and worked closely with underwriting teams to ensure a smooth and efficient funding process.
- Managed a high-volume sales pipeline while maintaining consistent follow-up and exceptional client communication.
- Negotiated funding terms, addressed client concerns, and guided merchants from initial consultation through funding.
- Collaborated with internal funding and underwriting teams to accelerate approvals and deliver capital in a timely manner.
- Helped business owners secure funding to improve cash flow, expand operations, purchase inventory, and invest in growth opportunities.
- Built long-term client relationships through consultative selling and personalized financial solutions.
- Funded over $300,000 in merchant cash advances within the first three months of employment.
- Consistently met and exceeded sales goals by maintaining a strong conversion rate and delivering exceptional customer service.
Merchant Cash Advance Broker
Kirtz Investments
Boca Raton, FL
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Prospected and engaged business owners to identify financing needs and provide customized merchant cash advance solutions.
- Generated new business through cold calling, lead generation, and relationship-building with small and mid-sized businesses.
- Qualified merchants by evaluating business operations, revenue, and funding eligibility.
- Managed the sales cycle from initial outreach through funding, ensuring a seamless client experience.
- Worked closely with in-house funding and underwriting teams to structure financing solutions tailored to each client's cash flow and business objectives.
- Educated clients on merchant cash advances, funding terms, and repayment structures to support informed financial decisions.
- Built and maintained long-term client relationships through a consultative sales approach and exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated funding terms and addressed client concerns to maximize customer satisfaction and funding success.
- Maintained an organized sales pipeline while consistently following up with prospective and existing clients.
- Facilitated over $300,000 in merchant cash advance funding within the first three months of employment.
- Consistently exceeded sales expectations by delivering personalized financing solutions and maintaining strong client conversion rates.
Data Specialist
Klover Data
Boca Raton, FL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Consulted with business owners and merchant cash advance brokers to identify lead generation and customer acquisition needs.
- Sold targeted business data and customized lead lists designed to improve sales outreach and marketing performance.
- Created tailored data packages based on client industry, geographic location, revenue, and other business criteria.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships by providing consultative sales support and data-driven solutions.
- Educated clients on the value of targeted business data and how it could increase lead quality and conversion rates.
- Managed the sales process from initial prospecting through closing while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure accurate data delivery and client satisfaction.
- Maintained a high-volume sales pipeline through outbound prospecting, follow-up, and relationship management.
- Assisted clients in optimizing their business development strategies by providing high-quality, customized prospect data.
- Consistently met sales objectives by delivering personalized solutions that aligned with each client's growth goals.
Education
High School Diploma - Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Central Florida
05-2028
Skills
- Customer Engagement
- Sales techniques
- In-Store Promotions
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Reliability
- Positive and engaging demeanor
- Customer engagement
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Retail Associate
The Home Depot
03.2026 - Current
President
Nith Advance
08.2023 - Current
Merchant Cash Advance Broker
Kirtz Investments
02.2023 - 07.2023
Data Specialist
Klover Data
08.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma - Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Central Florida