Paul McCollom
Summary
Sales, Finance and Management professional seeking to utilize people, organizational, financial and leadership skills.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeownership Coordinator/Principal Broker
Compass Realty & Construction Group
04.2012 - Current
- Worked with low to moderate income applicants guiding them thru the homeownership process.
- Project manager on construction of the homes for these applicants.
- Drew plans and coordinated resourcing materials and interior design.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations..
- Worked with low to moderate income applicants guiding them thru the homeownership process.
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Weichert Real Estate Company/King Reality
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Listed several properties and sold residences
- Worked existing Contacts and produced new contacts.
Insurance and Financial Advisor
Farmers Insurance Company
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Sold property/causality, life, variable products, financial instruments and medicare products.
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Investments
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Grew start-up sales to $5,600 monthly by providing financial advising services that included selling stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRA's, mortgages, and numerous other financial instruments
- Grew assets under care from $0 to over $500,000 in less than 6 months.
General Manager
Stock Building Supplies
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Assisted and oversaw transition of building material facility from National Home Centers' Inc
- To Stock Building supply after buyout
- Reduced staff by 1/3 to achieve Stock's required employee specifications.
General Manger
National Home Centers' Inc.
03.1985 - 01.2010
- Moved from Sales position to General Manager and implemented new procedures to establish teamwork and boost morale
- Grew overall yearly sales from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000 in 5 years
- Increased current receivables from 87% to 95%
- Developed incentive program to improve safety of drivers and equipment operators
- Oversaw OSHA inspection and implemented corrections to meet OSHA recommendations
- Called on builder customers in a 4 county area, growing sales from $0 to $500,000 per month in less than 5 years
- Responsible for collections and consistently had one of best collection ratio's in company.
Owner
Craftmaster Landscapes
01.1984 - 01.1985
- Oversaw the development and growth of this landscaping company that employed five landscapers that worked with developers and contractors
- Responsible for design and estimate of landscape projects, statements of work and contracts
- Grew sales from $0 to $6,000 per month within the first year in business.
Advertising Manager
Donrey Media Group
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Assisted General Manager/Publisher in daily operation of newspaper
- Responsible for five outside salespeople and two production employees
- Increased sales and revenue by 20% in 12 months.
Outside Classified Salesman
Donrey Media Group
01.1979 - 01.1981
- Worked in all departments of Southwest Times Record in management training program
- Within 6 months promoted to Classified outside salesman calling on all major car dealers and realtors in Fort Smith.
Education
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARCommunity College of the Air Force
Fort Smith, ARSkills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
Military Service
188TH Tactical Fighter Group, Fort Smith, AR, Jet Aircraft Mechanic, 01/01/1971, 12/31/1977, Honorable Discharge
Community Service
- 23 year member of Greenwood Arkansas School Board
- Associate Chairman, Greater Fort Smith Homebuilders Association
- Board of Directors, Greater Fort Smith Homebuilders
- Member of Residential Development Committee, Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority
- Member of Executive Advisor Committee, Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce
- Current 12 year Board Member of Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority
Timeline
Homeownership Coordinator/Principal Broker
Compass Realty & Construction Group
04.2012 - Current
Commercial Real Estate Agent
Weichert Real Estate Company/King Reality
01.2011 - 01.2012
Insurance and Financial Advisor
Farmers Insurance Company
01.2011 - 01.2011
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Investments
07.2010 - 01.2011
General Manager
Stock Building Supplies
01.2010 - 04.2010
General Manger
National Home Centers' Inc.
03.1985 - 01.2010
Owner
Craftmaster Landscapes
01.1984 - 01.1985
Advertising Manager
Donrey Media Group
01.1981 - 01.1983
Outside Classified Salesman
Donrey Media Group
01.1979 - 01.1981
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Community College of the Air Force
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