Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Paola Hall, CFE

Magnolia,USA
Paola Hall, CFE

Summary

Experienced Franchise Professional with proven ability to drive franchise unit growth. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Robust background in identifying and capitalizing on new franchise opportunities. Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with franchisees and facilitating successful market expansions.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Keyrenter Property Management

Director of Franchise Development
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead the strategic growth of franchise development through comprehensive planning, market analysis, and opportunity identification.
  • Oversee end-to-end franchise recruitment and sales, including managing high-profile candidates, negotiations, and finalizing franchise agreements.
  • Direct the franchise development team, provided coaching, and ensure alignment with the company goals, oversee pipeline reports, and reporting.
  • Responsible for building strong relationships with franchisees and industry partners while optimizing recruitment processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, legal, and operations to support seamless expansion.
  • Maintain financial accountability and department budget.
  • Oversee FDD renewal process and FTC compliance.

Crest Consulting

Franchise Development Consultant /Senior Project Manager
08.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Responsible for coaching Franchise Development teams to increase profitability, sales, and processes.
  • Perform department analysis, provide meaningful comprehensive growth recommendations, reporting and statistics.
  • Companies consulted: BaseCamp Franchise, Crest Consulting, Keyrenter Property Management Franchise.

Marriage Revolution

Counselor
07.2017 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Work with clients to help them overcome and manage different relational, mental, and emotional challenges.
  • Listen keenly, assess, and diagnose their needs to build comprehensive treatment plan to help them manage, overcome, or cope with their current situation.
  • Areas of expertise included marriage relationships, addictions, trauma, PTSD, abuse, grief, career development, prayer, and pastoral care.

InXpress Franchise

Franchise Development & Analyst Consultant
09.2016 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Consulted with Franchise Development team with standard operating processes.
  • Coached Coordinator with reporting, KPIs, and Discovery Day planning support and execution.

AlphaGraphics, Inc Franchise

Global Franchise Manager / Franchise Data Analyst
11.2008 - 08.2016

Job overview

Franchise Data Analyst | Operations Support Coordinator | Global Development Manager:

  • Delivered detailed sales and financial reporting to executives, enabling data-driven decisions across a network of 200+ franchisees.
  • Tracked KPIs and analyzed trends to identify opportunities for performance improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Managed data collection, mining, and reporting for key initiatives, translating complex metrics into actionable insights.
  • Supported the VP of Operations and field teams by coordinating national meetings, improving SOPs, and leading training initiatives.
  • Assisted with Discovery Day planning and supported franchise development operations, including lead generation, screening, and territory mapping.
  • Supervised appointment setters and created standardized processes for franchise recruitment and marketing.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure consistency in development strategy and compliance documentation.

Teague & Company CPAs, PC

Office Manager
01.2006 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Manage accounting firm, assist President of company and accounting staff, interview and hire personnel, process payroll, accounts payable / accounts receivable.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.

ACCENT Marketing Services LLC

Customer Service Program Manager
11.2000 - 07.2004

Job overview

  • Oversee customer service team of three supervisors and 100+ agents.
  • Work with team to achieve KPIs and provide coaching opportunities.
  • Responsible for the online customer service system for telephone carrier company and oversee performance of the program.
  • Duties included managing, providing feedback, developing Engagement Specialists, prepare and present root cause analysis of program and team's performance.
  • Lead new projects from ground up and work closely with quality and training departments to ensure client's KPIs are met.
  • Handle customer escalations and follow through for resolution and customer satisfaction.

Education

International Franchise Association

Certified Franchise Executive

Association of Biblical Counselors

Certified Counselor

Family Dynamic Ministries

Certified Marriage Facilitator PA

Metropolitan Community College

Computer Technology & Administration

Skills

  • Bilingual – Fluent Spanish / English
  • Certified Franchise Executive (CFE)
  • Operations Management
  • Territory Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Franchise Sales
  • Planning & Facilitate Franchise Discovery Day
  • Performance Analysis
  • Certified Counselor
  • Leadership and Management
  • Process and Report Data Analyst
  • Sales, Customer Service & Call Center Experience
  • Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing

Accomplishments

  • 17+ years franchising experience.
  • Achieved 110% of new franchisees year over year by managing the franchise development team to processes.
  • Supervised call center department, supervisors, and team of 100+ staff members.

Timeline

Director of Franchise Development

Keyrenter Property Management
01.2023 - Current

Franchise Development Consultant /Senior Project Manager

Crest Consulting
08.2022 - 01.2023

Counselor

Marriage Revolution
07.2017 - 03.2022

Franchise Development & Analyst Consultant

InXpress Franchise
09.2016 - 03.2017

Global Franchise Manager / Franchise Data Analyst

AlphaGraphics, Inc Franchise
11.2008 - 08.2016

Office Manager

Teague & Company CPAs, PC
01.2006 - 01.2008

Customer Service Program Manager

ACCENT Marketing Services LLC
11.2000 - 07.2004

Family Dynamic Ministries

Certified Marriage Facilitator PA

Metropolitan Community College

Computer Technology & Administration

International Franchise Association

Certified Franchise Executive

Association of Biblical Counselors

Certified Counselor