Kyle Rich, MBA

Experience

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  American Industrial Corporation

  Jan 1992 - Oct 2009

  Manager of Corporate Administration

  Evaluate customers for credit worthiness and authorize credit limits, review past due accounts and direct collection efforts, obtain and review general liability and workman’s compensation insurance; calculate sales commissions, serve as liaison for corporate legal issues, supervise Corporate Purchasing Manager and Inventory Supervisor to ensure timely delivery of purchases and efficient maintenance of inventory levels.

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  Koorsen Fire and Security

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2021

  Corporate Credit & Collection Manager

  Evaluate customers for credit worthiness and authorize credit limits, review past due accounts and direct collection efforts. Manage day to day operations of collections department with staff of up to 15 direct reports and 20 branch collectors. Increase accounts receivable efficiency by creation and analysis of baseline metrics with continuous monitoring for improvement. Assist in the development of collections module for new corporate operating system and created training program for collections staff. Create and implement departmental policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with individual branches to implement best practices related to collection efficiencies. Initiated regularly scheduled conference calls with branch leadership teams to review outstanding receivables and address any metrics that fall below established targets. Assist branch leadership teams in recruitment and selection of collection staff. Manage verification, correction and maintenance of sales tax records for tax-exempt customers. Create and implement training program for new collectors. Show less

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  American Industrial Corporation

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  General Manager

  Serve as key member of senior management team to advise and support ownership, sales, engineering and fabrication groups. Maintain direct responsibility to perform, supervise and oversee all operational and administrative functions including inside sales, purchasing, stockroom, accounting, human resources, sales forecasting, benefit administration, sales commission administration, and contract administration for vendors and customers.

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  First Franchise Capital

  Apr 2023 - now

  Underwriter