Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Robert P. Carr Jr.

Credit Manager · Financial Steward

Results-driven credit and human-resources leader with 20+ years of financial stewardship — collections discipline, accounts-receivable command, employee relations, and team development at meaningful scale.

20+ Years of leadership
1,000+ People & volunteers led
4 States of HR operations
3 Advanced & degree programs
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The Charge

Lead with integrity. Communicate with clarity. Build accountable teams that protect the organization while raising its performance.

— Robert P. Carr Jr.

Leadership Credo

Four pillars of disciplined stewardship

The standards that steady cash flow, strengthen teams, and keep the organization protected through every cycle.

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Stewardship

Strengthens cash flow through disciplined credit policy, collections leadership, and accounts-receivable command.

02

People Leadership

Builds, coaches, and develops high-performing teams with clear expectations and steady accountability.

03

Operational Command

Improves processes, reporting, and controls so finance and service objectives can move together.

04

Integrity & Compliance

Balances customer relationships with risk management, policy administration, and compliance standards.

By the Numbers

Two decades, measured in trust

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Years of financial & people leadership
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Employees & volunteers supported
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States of multi-site HR operations
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Leading credit at Ardex Labs since

Career History

A record of progressive leadership

Across credit, collections, human resources, payroll, and workforce operations — each role a deeper command of finance and people.

2014 — Present Current Role

Credit Manager

Ardex Labs

  • Lead credit and collections operations supporting organizational financial objectives.
  • Manage accounts-receivable portfolios and collection activity to improve cash flow and reduce delinquency.
  • Coach credit and collections staff, develop reporting processes, and strengthen financial controls.
  • Maintain relationships with collection agencies, credit-reporting agencies, and key business partners.
  • Partner with sales and operations to balance customer service with risk management.
2009 — 2014 5 Years

Human Resources Manager

Tate & Kirlin Associates

  • Managed HR operations for an organization of more than 1,000 employees across four states.
  • Administered evaluations, payroll, compensation programs, and recognition initiatives.
  • Supported recruiting, onboarding, staffing, workforce planning, employee relations, and policy.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable employment laws and company procedures.
2008 — 2009 Service

Human Resources Manager

Catholic Charities of New Orleans

  • Managed day-to-day HR for 1,000+ volunteers and ~200 church and school employees.
  • Coordinated staffing across multiple locations and departments.
  • Administered payroll and employee-support programs, including tuition assistance.
  • Facilitated training, team-building, and recovery-focused personnel support.

Education

Credentials & study

  • MBA, Accounting

    Fitchburg State University

    Expected July 2027
  • M.S., Human Resource Management

    Southern New Hampshire University

    2016
  • B.A., Liberal Arts

    Neumann University

    2008

Core Competencies

The toolkit

  • Credit & Collections Management
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Operations
  • Payroll Administration
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Organizational Development
  • Compliance & Policy
  • Training & Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Relationship Management