Chief financial officer

Theresa Wilcox-Bourgeois

Chief Financial Officer - EQUIPCO, LLC

Slidell, LA

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer

EQUIPCO, LLC -

New Orleans, LA

2007 to Present

Recruited to this organization as the Operations Manager, where I assumed full responsibility for managing all operational sectors of the organization. Provide daily management and oversight of the fleet and revenue generation while controlling expenditures. I was accountable for the $10.5M fleet and assets. In November of 2010, I was promoted to the Chief Financial Officer of the organization along with our Subsidiary organization in Lafayette. I provide oversight to the accounting, human resources and quality control departments. Implementation and execution of the companies Standard Operating Procedures. Review utilization and ROI of assets, and take action to dispose under-utilized fleet when necessary. Work with management team to discuss revenue generation, cost control and reorganization when needed to continue growth and profitability.
Increased standards and regulations, as well as developed and implemented company hand book.
Create and execute yearly budget for organization
Coordinate and obtain loans and lines of credit with lending and financial institutions.
Work with attorneys on all collection matters. Attend court hearings when necessary.
Purchasing and receiving of all inventory and assets.

Outside Sales Representative/Branch Manager

NATIONSRENT, INC -

Marrero, LA

2000 to 2007

Recruited to this organization as the Assistant Branch Manager, where I organized rentals, dispatching, service and fleet inventories. I was promoted to Branch Manager where I was then held accountable for all daily operations of the specific branch. I then chose to move into an available Outside Sales Position. I brought a territory from $900,000 of revenue to $1.5M in three months.
Organized deliveries, pickups and exchanges of equipment rentals
Created quotations for equipment and merchandise sales
Provided excellent customer service when answering incoming calls and assisting walk in customers
Averaged three to five new accounts a week
Worked with National Account Manager to sign up several large corporations under the National Account Program
Hired, trained and developed a team to continue overall growth and profitability
Processed purchase orders and service work orders for internal and customer equipment repairs

Inside Sales Representative/Outside Sales Representative

UNITED RENTALS -

Saint Rose, LA

1998 to 2000

Recruited to this organization as an Outside Sales Representative. While attempting to grow business in the territory I was given, I elected to accept an open Inside Sales position.
Dispatched deliveries throughout the day and organized next day deliveries at close of each business day
Worked aside sales representatives and manager on bid packages and long term equipment rental quotations
Assisted customers with equipment rentals, inquiries and invoice disputes
Responsible for calling on a new territory and establishing new accounts
Increased revenue in my assigned territory by more than 50%

Inside Sales Representative

PRIME EQUIPMENT -

Norco, LA

1997 to 1998

Dispatched deliveries throughout the day and organized next day deliveries at close of each business day
Worked aside sales representatives and manager on bid packages and long term equipment rental quotations
Assisted customers with equipment rentals, inquiries and invoice disputes

Education

Business Management

Delgado Community College

2006 to 2008

Additional Information

Key Strengths:

Business Forecasting & Budgeting Inventory Accountability and Control
P&L Management, ROI & Utilization Strategies Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures
Depreciation and Evaluation of Assets Business Development and Growth of Organization
Disposal of Under-Utilized Assets Margin Improvement and Expense Control
Execute Dealer Contracts and Agreements Risk Management