LAMAR V.

LOVE
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
CROSS FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE IN OPERATIONS / SALES / MARKETING
Results driven executive with a proven ability to leverage entrepreneurial visio
n and strong business acumen to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver s
trong contributions to revenue and profit growth. Skilled communicator and leade
r with a motivational leadership style.
* Built start-up company to $12M in revenues.
* Captured national and regional contracts with Fortune 1000 clients including L
ear, Procter & Gamble, Westinghouse, and Chrysler; garnered nominations as Vendo
r of the Year.
* Orchestrated change management initiative that propelled sales from $4.5M to $
8M in 3 years.
Key Areas of Leadership & Expertise
Strategic Business Planning ~ Teambuilding & Leadership ~ Training & Development
~ P&L Accountability
Start-Up & High Growth Operations ~ Coaching & Mentoring ~ Revenue & Profit Opti
mization ~ Negotiations
National / Key Account Management ~ Communications & Presentations ~ Web Marketi
ng ~ ISO 9001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC, (aka Achievement Systems) Columbus, OH * 2004 to Present
President/CEO
Established consulting company to assist small business owners to grow and succe
ed in their businesses and real estate investments. Develop training programs to
help clients understand private lending practices.
Representative Accomplishments
Co-Owner of local networking group, Synergy National; drove growth to 2 groups
with 30+ members passing 500+ referrals annually.
Board member of Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce and Bexley Area Chamber of Com
merce.
Provided training that helped clients increase ROI from 2-4%, to 10-12% through
private lending programs.
Developed Internet marketing content to facilitate buying and selling real esta
te, and building wealth.
CML GROUP, LLC, Columbus, OH * 2003 to Present
Real Estate Investor / Principal
Purchase and manage rentals of single family residences and duplexes. Negotiate
short sales to assist impacted homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Representative Accomplishments
Built portfolio of $1M+ in rental property holdings.
Negotiated $10M+ in defaulted mortgages.
Enabled credit-challenged buyers a second chance at homeownership.
DIVERSIFIED SYSTEMS, INC., Gahanna, OH * 2005 to 2009
Executive Consultant
Operated in role of VP Operations, following initial engagement providing execut
ive/business coaching to company President/CEO on company growth strategy. Train
ed, coached and managed internal staff and field sales team.
Representative Accomplishments
Drove revenue growth from $4.5M to $8M in 3 years.
LAMAR LOVE COMPANY, INC. Columbus OH * 1988 to 2003
President/CEO
Directed day-to-day operations of diversified industrial distribution company, i
ncluding strategic planning, business development, marketing, sales management,
finance, etc. Developed innovative programs and forged strategic alliances that
enabled company to compete with, and win contracts against larger, more establis
hed competitors.
Representative Accomplishments
Built company from the ground up to $6M in revenues, managing a team of 35 acro
ss 6 states.
Propelled company growth to $12M through 1999 acquisition of automotive supply
company.
Captured contracts with Fortune 1000 companies, competing with much larger orga
nizations.
Won national contracts with Chrysler to service all plants throughout the US.
Captured contract with Lear Corporation to supply all US and Canadian plants; g
arnered nomination as Supplier of the Year.
Developed Total Quality Safety Program that saved Lear 20%, while increasing pr
ofit margin 7%.
Bid on and closed $4M national contract with Westinghouse Electric Company; ach
ieved nomination as Supplier of the Year.
Closed regional contracts with Federal Mogul and Procter & Gamble.

EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OH
BSBAManagement Information Systems
Certifications
Certified Business Coach
ISO 9001 Certified (International Organization for Standardization)
Professional Development
Completed Extensive Coursework in Real Estate Investing
Professional Affiliations
Gahanna Area Chamber of CommerceMember, Board of Directors
Bexley Area Chamber of CommerceMember, Board of Directors
Synergy National (3 years)
South Central Ohio Minority Supplier Development CouncilCertified MBE (19892008)
Computer Skills (PC and Mac)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), iWeb, QuickTime, Keynote, Screenflow
, Camtasia, Print Shop
Quickbooks, Internet Marketing (Website Development, SEO, Google AdWords)
Military
Ohio Army National Guard and Army Reserves (1983-1989)
Hobbies
Family Travel, Sports, Movies