Quentin Burkes
@quentinburkes
Executive business development leader who grows revenue, streamlines operations, and deploys AI-driven workflows.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an executive business development and financial services leader with more than 25 years of progressive leadership across commercial lending, banking operations, mortgage lending, and sales strategy. I’m known for building high-performing teams, exceeding production goals, and improving operational efficiency through scalable systems that strengthen performance and customer experience. I combine executive leadership with deep expertise in underwriting, audit, compliance, and organizational transformation—plus practical AI-driven operational strategy.
As Founder & Principal Consultant at Burkes Financial (2009–present), I advise entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits, and established businesses on growth, financing, operational improvements, and AI workflow implementation. I also led Palm Beach County’s business incubation initiatives as Business Incubator Manager, assisting in launching more than 58 new businesses, delivering over 109 entrepreneurial training programs, counseling more than 637 entrepreneurs, and building AI-enabled business workflows that improved efficiency. Earlier roles include scaling commercial lending production teams, developing and launching a merchant cash advance sales operation (recovering startup investment within ~20 days), and performing forensic mortgage quality reviews and compliance audits—work that shaped my disciplined, metrics-driven approach to revenue growth and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Owner
QB's Customs
Jul 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)
Operate an automotive customization business covering vehicle upgrades, refinishing, fabrication, suspension, wheels, and project management with customer consultation.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Burkes Financial
Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 7 months)
Provide strategic consulting to entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits, and established businesses focused on growth, financing, operational improvements, and AI implementation.
Business Incubator Manager
The TED Center
Apr 2020 - Jun 2026 (6 years 2 months)
Led Palm Beach County business incubation initiatives supporting entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses, including training, counseling, and partnerships.
Call Center Consultant
Fortified Funding
Oct 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Developed and launched an offshore Merchant Cash Advance sales operation, including sales process design, training, and sales team onboarding.
Sales Manager
BFS Capital
Dec 2017 - Oct 2018 (10 months)
Managed a team of ISO Relationship Managers supporting nationwide commercial lending production and coached performance against production goals.
ISO Relationship Manager
BFS Capital
Apr 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Managed relationships with independent sales organizations nationwide, supporting commercial financing initiatives and partnering with underwriting.
Mortgage Underwriter & Auditor
Opus Capital Markets Consultants
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 (7 months)
Performed forensic mortgage quality reviews and compliance audits for secondary market investors, including underwriting compliance and documentation assessments.
Sales Consultant
Margate Lincoln Volvo
Dec 2014 - Nov 2015 (11 months)
Provided luxury automotive sales and financing solutions while ranking among dealership sales leaders.
Directed operational support functions during a major organizational transition while supervising large production teams.
Managed mortgage operations teams responsible for underwriting quality, workflow management, productivity, and employee development.
Reviewed distressed mortgage files for federal modification programs while ensuring compliance with investor guidelines.
Originated residential mortgage loans and advised customers on lending solutions, refinancing, and financial products across multiple mortgage types.
Account Executive
New Century Mortgage
Nov 2006 - Apr 2007 (5 months)
Managed mortgage broker relationships across the Southeast and supported broker production and territory performance against funding goals.
Senior Loan Officer
Asset Direct Mortgage
Mar 2006 - Nov 2006 (8 months)
Originated residential mortgage loans while building referral relationships with real estate professionals and financial partners.
Sales Manager
Homeowners Loan Corporation
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)
Managed loan officers, including recruiting, coaching, sales management, and production performance oversight.
Section Manager
MBNA America
Jan 2001 - Jan 2004 (3 years)
Managed a banking operation responsible for customer service, financial products, quality assurance, and employee development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Morris Brown College
Marketing and Speech Communications
Studied marketing and speech communications at Morris Brown College.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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