Robert Kern
Business Development/Management
Orem,UT
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in utilizing information and a diverse network to connect individuals with opportunities. Demonstrates the ability to analyze data and convert it into innovative actions and profitable profit centers. Well-versed in conducting beta tests and researching to find the right questions to ask. Observant of tiny patterns, providing valuable insights for decision-making. Thrives on calculated risks to learn, grow, and succeed in the marketplace. Possesses a strong and diverse network.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Title Link-io
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2024 - Current
- Duration: 6 months.
- We are a fintech company aligned with a subsidiary of a large national title insurance underwriter.
- Our company is designed to create ancillary income opportunities for credit unions, mortgage companies, commercial lenders, and residential real estate brokerages by making title services and related processes easier, faster, and more secure via eAgency.
- Title Link-io also provides large commercial developers access to the first-ever iteration of Reinsurance Captives in the commercial title insurance industry, which can result in an ROI of several multiples of the upfront investment.
SVP/Senior Regional Manager
WFG National Title Insurance Company - National Commercial Services
Salt Lake City, Utah, Nevada, And Arizona
04.2003 - 01.2024
- Duration: 9 months
- Robert is experienced in forming, training, implementing, and managing commercial sales activities locally and regionally.
- I delivered exceptional results with targeted clients.
Vice President - Commercial Services
Vice President - Commercial Services
Salt Lake City - Las Vegas, Utah
06.2003 - 09.2021
- Duration: 18 years eight months
- He has built several successful commercial and builder units from the ground up and re-engineered commercial sales groups to fit within a corporate structure.
- He doubled commercial revenue in Utah in 12 months and recognized growth of more than 275% within 2 1/2 years.
- Mentored by two industry legends, Tommie (Tom) Thompson, and Terry L. Wright.
- Using his knowledge and experiences, Robert provides clients with a value-add approach to the market.
- Facilitated business growth by linking developers, builders, and land owners with private equity
- Employed simple approach to navigate crowded title insurance space effortlessly
- Robert has the unique ability to see beyond the immediate.
- Apply a multidimensional perspective for complex issue resolution
- Engaged in economic development organizations throughout Northern, Southern, and rural Nevada
- Only individual in Nevada holding both title insurance and commercial property and casualty licenses simultaneously
- Robert is skilled at developing revenue platforms to fit various changes in various marketplaces.
- Stewart Title Guaranty Company recognizes its top revenue producers each year via The President's Circle. Robert was a member for 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Education
MBA - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marriott School of Management - Brigham Young University
01.2010
BS - Finance
Brigham Young University
01.1981
Skills
- Business Partner Support
- Practice Partner
- Partner Relationship Management
- Business partnership development
- Business development expertise
- Operations Management
- Recruiting
- Marketing knowledge
- Organizational Development
- Strategic planning skills
- Team leadership strength
- Corporate Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Partnership Development
- Profit maximization
- Innovation management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Financial reporting understanding
- Human Resources Management
- Business Development
- Revenue Growth
- Forecasting
- Mediation
Certification
- Utah and Nevada - title insurance licenses
- Nevada - P&C license
Affiliations
- Utah Valley University - Wolverine Club Board (Athletic Board) - May 2022 - Present
- Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce - Executive Roundtable - May 2023 - Present
- Trustee - Board of Advisors Trustee - Board of Advisors Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) - Sep 2018 - Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo
- HomeAid of America - Executive Committee Utah Chapter Board Member - Oct 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Accomplishments
- Stewart Title Guaranty Company recognizes its top revenue producers yearly via The President's Circle, of which I was a member in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceTimeline
Consultant
Title Link-io
01.2024 - Current
Vice President - Commercial Services
Vice President - Commercial Services
06.2003 - 09.2021
SVP/Senior Regional Manager
WFG National Title Insurance Company - National Commercial Services
04.2003 - 01.2024
MBA - Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marriott School of Management - Brigham Young University
BS - Finance
Brigham Young University
- Utah and Nevada - title insurance licenses
- Nevada - P&C license
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