William DeFrance
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Natural leadership shills & drive, along with my life experiences have given me successes in multiple fields. I have an unmatched 'can do' positive attitude and take on every task with enthusiasm and focus.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Late Stage Collections Manager
Horsepower Financial Services
04.2025 - Current
- Manage collections staff and processes to ensure timely account recoveries.
- Develop strategies for reducing delinquency rates and repossessions.
- Communicate with clients to negotiate payment arrangements and resolve disputes.
- Analyze delinquency / collections / dealer reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate logistics for repossessions across U.S.
Maintenance Manager
Daytona Lagoon Waterpark
06.2019 - 11.2024
- Oversaw repair and maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
- Coordinated work shift schedules for team members
- Implemented safety protocols and training to reduce workplace incidents and improving staff compliance.
- Responsible for condition of entire park, ie: Water slides, pools, decks, golf course, go-kart track, and rental huts.
Owner/Operator
Wil Power Cycles
2011 - 10.2018
- Provided quality used motorcycle parts nationally.
- Managed daily operations ensuring efficient workflow and prompt product delivery to customer.
- Purchased inventory and coordinated delivery of motorcycles to Wil Power Cycles.
- Trained and mentored mechanics on specific breakdown practices.
Military / Corporate Sales
Unit Pride Products of Sarasota
2009 - 2011
- Built rapport with many First Sergeants, Sgt Majors and Master Sergeants across U.S. and Middles East.
- Provided products with Company Logos and Military Unit Pride Logos engraved, etched, embroidered, embossed, worldwide.
Paralegal
Schuyler Stewart Smith, P.A.
1997 - 2008
- Managed Bankruptcy and Replevin Department and support staff.
- Mentored law students and young lawyers.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Maintained well established client relations through concise communications and case reports.
Education
Florida Registered Paralegal -
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, FL01-2001
Skills
- Exceptional organization
- Customer relations
- Goal-oriented focus
- Time management mastery
- Staff training
- Empathy and tactfulness
- Superior attention to detail
- Analytical reasoning
Timeline
Late Stage Collections Manager
Horsepower Financial Services
04.2025 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Daytona Lagoon Waterpark
06.2019 - 11.2024
Owner/Operator
Wil Power Cycles
2011 - 10.2018
Military / Corporate Sales
Unit Pride Products of Sarasota
2009 - 2011
Paralegal
Schuyler Stewart Smith, P.A.
1997 - 2008
Florida Registered Paralegal -
University of North Florida