RZD Investigative Group, Inc
The Finest in Skiptrace Training
Our goal is to make
certain that all
skiptracers and
collectors are
properly trained.
STEVEN B TAYLOR
7154 N. University Dr # 232   Tamarac, FL 33321
954-722-0473

Summary       
•        Developed major clients in the financial services industry. (i.e. credit cards, banks, and finance companies)
•        Increased market share by 45 percent annually.
•        Increased collections from $500,000 monthly to over $3,000,000.00
•        Trained and developed new investigators.

Areas of Expertise       
•        Skiptrace Training
•        Skiptrace Management
•        Marketing Management
•        Market Analysis
•        Business Development
•        Credit & Collections
Experience        

RZD Investigative Group, Inc.                                      Present
Created a private investigative agency designed to meet the needs of corporations in the collection
recovery  industry.

Responsible for marketing and development of all training and program implementation.
•        Developed and marketed a skiptrace training program.
•        Designed training manual.
•        Developed marketing plan.
•        Developed company website http://www.skiptraceconsultants.com

Thompson & Associates, P.C.                                       Present
Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
Created and developed marketing plan for a new law firm entering the collection
arena.                                                                                   
•        Develop and market a collection based law firm.
•        Designed and develop collection proposal.
•        Developed marketing plan.
•        Responsible for all RFP’s and RFI’s
•        Responsible for traveling to industry related conferences.
•        Responsible for all business development.
•        Responsible for cultivating new and existing client relationships.

Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd                              05/02-01/06
Manager, Information Research (Skiptracing to the trade)
Created a skiptrace team to effectively locate debtors of unpaid accounts.
•         Responsible for the training and development of Information Research Analysts.
•         Customized skiptracing training manual to conform to PCA methodology.
•         Developed the research protocol pursuant to PCA methodology.
•         Developed daily reports and graphs that are sent to upper level management daily.
•         Comply with all state, and federal collection laws. (FDCPA)



CNAC (Carnow Acceptance Company)                             05/01-05/02        
Finance Manager
Responsible for the management of credit underwriting, loan approvals, and collections for this sub-prime auto
finance company.
•        Developed and authored collection letter library.
•        Develop criteria for collateral recovery.
•        Maintain contractual collections below 10 percent.
•        Maintain deferred down payment collections below 2 percent.
Comply with all federal, and state lending and collection laws

International Intelligence Agency, Inc        01/01 -04/01
Southeastern Regional Manager
Responsible for the management of the southeastern region of this national repossession, skiptracing, investigation
and research firm.
•         Authored training manual for the firm.
•         Developed a marketing plan for the firm.
•         Develop marketing protocol and strategies.
•         Develop and train new investigators
•         Obtain all proper permits to make certain that the company is in full compliance with local,    state and
federal laws)
•        Handled transportation logistics.
•        Handled all vehicle remarketing.

Applied Card Systems / Cross Country Bank                                            01/00 -01/01
Collection Manager, Skiptracing Manager
Responsible for the development and implementation of a new skiptracing department at this major credit card
issuer in the sub-prime marketplace.
•        Authored the skiptracing-training manual and had it adopted for use company wide. Developed the daily and
monthly reporting systems.
•        Developed and trained new   skiptracers.
•        Setup production goals and expectations.
•        Developed the communications between the skiptracing department and the collection department.
•        Isolated fraud accounts and refer them to the proper authorities.
•        Also responsible for two collection units of approximately 40 collectors with two supervisors, and two team
leaders.

Receivables Specialist Inc./International Locate & Asset Services, Inc       05/93 - 12/99        
Vice-President, Marketing & Investigations
•        Trained and developed new investigators.
•         Developed major clients in the financial services industry. (i.e. credit cards, banks, and finance companies)
•        Traveled extensively for the firms to meet with prospective clients. Assisted in the development of the
company web site.
(http://www.rsi-ilas.com)
•        Numerous guest spots on National, Regional, and Local radio.
Education & Certifications     
Associates of Science - Fort Lauderdale College- Paralegal Studies
Bachelor of Science - Nova University - Business Management / Marketing
Florida Licensed Private Investigator

Awards     
o        Most new clients.
o        Most clients retained.
o        Top sales 4 years in a row