JT Hayes

Profit Optimization Consultant | Payment Systems Specialist

Brad Lea Group of Companies

Jan 2026 - Current (8 months)

I specialize in analyzing merchant statements, identifying hidden fees, and implementing optimized processing solutions at highly competitive rates. Many businesses unknowingly overpay thousands of dollars annually in unnecessary fees. My role is to bring transparency, clarity, and real savings to the table. We provide customized payment solutions including credit card processing, POS systems, and scalable payment technology designed to fit each business’s specific needs — whether retail, service-based, e-commerce, or high-volume operations. My focus is simple: • Lower costs • Increase transparency • Deliver reliable, modern payment systems • Build long-term relationships If you’re unsure what you’re currently paying in processing fees,

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Financial Protection & Legacy Planning Consultant

The Hayes Agency

Jan 2026 - Current (8 months)

As a Financial Protection & Legacy Planning Consultant, I help individuals, families, and business owners protect what they’ve built and create long-term financial security. I work with over 30+ top-rated carriers to design customized life insurance and protection strategies that align with each client’s goals — whether that’s income replacement, mortgage protection, wealth transfer, business continuity, or tax-advantaged growth strategies. Insurance should never be a one-size-fits-all product. My role is to educate, clarify options, and structure solutions that provide real protection — not temporary coverage that falls short when it matters most. My focus is simple: • Protect families • Secure assets • Create financial stability • Buil

Founder

Tiara Cleaning Group

Aug 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)

As the Founder of Tiara Cleaning Group, I lead the development and growth of a professional residential and commercial cleaning company serving South Florida. My focus is on building a service-driven brand that delivers reliability, quality, and peace of mind for homeowners, Airbnb hosts, property managers, and local businesses. I oversee all core areas of the business, including: • Brand strategy and service design • Client onboarding and relationship management • Hiring, training, and managing cleaning professionals • Operational processes, scheduling, and quality control • Business development and partnership growth • Expansion into commercial and short-term rental services What excites me most is the opportunity to use every experienc

Senior Account Manager, Yoh Federal Services

Yoh A Day Zimmermann Company

May 2011 - Jul 2016 (5 years 3 months)

I currently serve as a Senior Account Manager, Yoh Federal Services for Yoh Services, LLC, a Day & Zimmerman Company (www.dayzim.com). Day & Zimmermann is a multi-billion, 110 yr old firm that delivers a broad spectrum of industrial, defense and workforce solutions to commercial and government customers with over 24,000 employees in 150 locations worldwide. Yoh Federal Services provides cleared talent to the DOD, IC, and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a Top Secret cleared facility.

Lead Account Manager, Federal Services

SOC LLC a Day Zimmermann Company

Sep 2010 - Aug 2025 (15 years)

Yoh Federal Services has re-branded as Day & Zimmermann Federal Services, a division of SOC, LLC, a Day & Zimmerman Company (www.dayzim.com). Day & Zimmermann is a multi-billion, 115 yr old firm that delivers a broad spectrum of industrial, defense and workforce solutions to commercial and government customers with over 24,000 employees in 150 locations worldwide. DZ Federal Services will continue to provide cleared talent to contracts supporting the DoD, IC, and federal civilian agencies worldwide. DZ Federal Services holds a Top Secret facility clearance

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Yoh A Day Zimmermann Company

Sep 2010 - May 2011 (9 months)

Joined the Harris DoD team (Contracted through Yoh) to successfully fill over 135 total positions... originally slated for 75 positions (50 Secret cleared & 25 Top Secret cleared) granted to Harris in support of NMCI. By the end of the efforts, NMCI boosted the headcount to over 100 due to the quality of the team I put together. The project targeted two geographical areas (Norfolk, VA and Boise, ID).

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Account Program Manager

Day Zimmermann SOC LLC

Aug 2010 - Aug 2025 (15 years 1 month)

Directed SOC’s national portfolio of strategic accounts and cleared staffing programs for Fortune 500 clients, including Leidos, HPE, Bechtel (BMPC), HRL Laboratories, Raytheon, and L3Harris, supporting DoD, DoE, and IC communities. Matrix-managed programs of up to 190 contractors; delivered 1,400+ placements from 2010–2025, consistently meeting client mission requirements and timelines. Generated $5M–$10M in annual revenues, averaging $1M+ in profit per year, peaking at $1.8M+, plus $500K in direct-hire fees in 2024 alone. Built and sustained long-term client relationships, achieving an estimated 95%+ satisfaction rate; secured inclusion on successor contract teams even after rebid losses due to trusted partnerships. Navigated major in

Account Manager

SNI Companies

Jan 2010 - Sep 2010 (9 months)

Staffing Manager

SNI Technology

Jan 2010 - Aug 2010 (8 months)

Coordinated IT staffing programs for federal clients (e.g., BAE, SRA, Serco), managing full-cycle recruitment and placing candidates in program management and technical roles. Built client relationships in federal and commercial sectors, expanding business through targeted outreach. Developed candidate database to streamline recruitment, improving placement efficiency.

Account Manager

Kforce Inc

Feb 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years)

Hired as an Account Manager to join a newly created Direct-Hire Placement team focused on Technology in a primarily temporary staffing business-modeled office. Grew team from 3 to 14. The team finally comprised of 4 account managers and 10 recruiters. Excelled in a new industry learning what it takes to quickly match candidates with major Fortune 50, 100, and 500 corporations in the Federal and Commercial sectors. Industries vary from military, government, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, cutting edge start-up, to non-profits, amongst others, while managing a full desk. Within the first full year, I produced $418,000 in GP and won the 2007 incentive trip to Monte Carlo, recognizing the top 5% of the company. In 2008, I landed in the Top 15%

Mortgage Broker

Home

Oct 2005 - Jan 2006 (4 months)

Managed full-cycle loan processes, from application to closing, for consumer and equity loans (company closed due to business cessation).

Account Manager

Kforce Inc

Sep 2005 - Jan 2010 (4 years 5 months)

The Account Manager is responsible and accountable for servicing clients and candidates. The Account Manager is responsible for the identification, qualification, recruiting and interviewing of candidates; for the cultivation, administration, and maintenance of the client relationship; and for facilitating all activities associated with the matching and closing processes. The Account Manager builds solid, profitable relationships with clients and candidates through the delivery of exceptional customer service characterized by mutual respect, understanding and trust.

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Senior Account Executive

Household Finance Corporation

Mar 2001 - Oct 2005 (4 years 8 months)

Responsible for the entire process of a loan: from the initial cold call to the funding of the loan. Selling 1st and 2nd mortgages. Three consecutive months with over $1 million in sales of loans and peripherals with a top month of $1,750,000 and a total of 18 out of 24 months as a TOP Performing Account Executive. I also won a total of 9 trips including an annual award for the TOP 20 Account Executives out of a total of 4000 possible to London and Paris in 2004. Total of $9,360,000 sold for 2004 averaging $780,000/month (goal of $250K/month).

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Branch Manager

Household Finance

Mar 2000 - Sep 2005 (5 years 7 months)

Responsible for the entire process of a loan: from the call, to the application, to processing (including gathering documentation and review), to ordering appraisal and title searches, to closing and funding of the loan. Selling consumer loans, equity loans, and refinanced 1st and 2nd mortgages.

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Navy

US Naval Reserve

May 1996 - May 2004 (8 years 1 month)

Major Projects: Refurbishment of an Officers Club in Puerto Rico, built a Playground and Health Clinic in Macedonia, built a 30-man Head Facility at Camp Lejeune, NC.  Honor Graduate and Military Excellence Award winner.  Completed Seabee Project Construction Management Course, July 97. Received two Letters of Appreciation, Aug. 97 for successful completion of work site tasks while severely undermanned, during a Fleet Hospital Operations training evolution.  Set up a library for NMCB23, Bravo CO. Worked as Bravo Company Clerk for FY 2000.

Seabee - Builder

US Navy Reserve

May 1994 - May 2002 (8 years 1 month)

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