Colin Persons

Colin Persons

Independent Contractor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Valuation at GBX Group LLC

  • Education

    • Bowling Green State University

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Finance - Financial Planning

      Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi, Ohio Society of CPA's, American Marketing Association, Financial Management Society

    • Audencia Nantes Ecole de Management

      2008 - 2008

      Studied areas which include European business, marketing, and European Union law and regulations.

  • Experience

    • Booz & Company

      Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
      Independent Contractor

      Responsible for the ordering, shipping and processing of wireless devices for employees of the North American division of Booz & Company. Maintained inventory of over nine-hundred accounts using a Wireless Asset Inventory Management Database. Developed a stronger understanding of team commitment and accountability while working as a member of the Wireless Mobility Team

    • PNC

      Feb 2011 - May 2014

      Facilitate meetings with business partners to obtain business and technical requirements used to develop reporting that satisfies operational and regulatory initiatives. Work diligently to achieve milestones within project timelines. Rigorously analyze and test data ensuring report requirements are met. Effectively communicate to the line of business and project management team resolutions to any data inconsistencies found within the testing process. Collaborate with project management team to ensure the most effective and efficient resolution is chosen. Show less Managed eleven employees and five key processes within the Bankruptcy Department, contributing to a $2 billion portfolio. Encouraged and promoted professional growth of employees by facilitating one-on-one sessions identifying; aspirations, strengths, and opportunities. Inspire and support employee’s with the implementation of their goals. Head of Technology Work Stream, engaged subject matter experts and external business partners to develop solutions to enhance performance of daily processes. Delivered significant contributions on special projects to mitigate risk and improve reporting. This includes the Lexis File Project, Bankruptcy Redesign Project, and MRA Validation Project Show less Hired in as Loan Support Specialist I; promoted to Senior Loan Support Specialist within nine months of hire. Manage portfolio consisting of 1,800+ accounts in the LOCOM process. Provide in-depth research and equity analysis of delinquent, real-estate secured, accounts to maximize returns and mitigate losses. Responsible for production and accuracy of Month End Business Reports, Accounting Reports, and Hold from Charge-off Reports. Perform monthly account maintenance including processing write downs, removals/reversals, and documentation. Facilitate team huddles to identify daily queue activity. Improved efficiency and accuracy of the review process by utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel. Participated in the interview and selection process for new employees. Show less

      • Business Analyst

        Mar 2013 - May 2014
      • Bankruptcy Supervisor

        Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
      • Senior Loan Specialist

        Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
    • Davenport Financial

      May 2014 - Nov 2018
      Sr. Real Estate Analyst
    • GBX Group LLC

      Nov 2018 - now

      GBX Group LLC specializes in preserving and operating historic real estate in urban markets. GBX partners with property owners, developers, and local preservation organizations to acquire, redevelop, and preserve historic real estate, generating community revitalization and economic growth. Since its founding in 2001, GBX has completed over 100 projects in 18 states.

      • Director of Valuation

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Senior Manager of Valuation

        Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
      • Manager of Valuation

        Jul 2022 - Jan 2024
      • Senior Analyst

        Mar 2020 - Jun 2022
      • Real Estate Data Analyst

        Nov 2018 - Mar 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications