Smart Office Team
Smart Office Solutions is truly a family company. We recognize and celebrate the intrinsic value in the connections between our team members, our customers, and our community.
Smart Office Solutions is truly a family company. We recognize and celebrate the intrinsic value in the connections between our team members, our customers, and our community.
Founder
Alan Alpert is an entrepreneur and communications industry thought leader who partners with CEOs, marketing executives, and solopreneurs to grow their personal and professional brands, human-to-human. Alan believes that individualized, mobile communication is the key to 21st century marketing success. After nearly two decades delivering cutting-edge technology tools in the Direct Selling niche, Alan launched Smart Office Solutions to develop and customize a proprietary suite of mobile-ready communication products. In 2017, Alan was appointed Chairman of the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Supplier Committee. He is a sought-after public speaker on entrepreneurship and technology strategy in the Direct Selling and marketing fields.
President, Smart Office
Michelle Flick joined the executive team as President after leading Smart Office’s mobile services division. She has built a reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking product manager and team leader, successfully launching the award-winning SmartMobile app to industry acclaim. Her product management expertise, paired with experience both inside the Direct Selling industry and in the corporate and public sectors, make her the perfect choice to lead Smart Office’s expansion into the global marketplace with payment solutions and merchant processing services. Michelle is a sought-after guest at industry events as clients launch their Smart Office mobile initiatives and products.
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Legal Officer
Eric Alpert serves on the Smart Office executive team as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Legal Officer. Eric’s work with the executive team includes providing guidance and consistent leadership in long-term operations, legal affairs, and human resources. At Smart Office, Eric has championed the principals of ethical entrepreneurship while assisting the executive team in setting and attaining both short- and long-term financial and operational goals. Eric Alpert is a current member of the Florida Bar.
Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Mike Bennett is an experienced marketing executive with over two decades of sales management experience. Mike currently works exclusively in the Direct Selling sector, where he specializes in the creation and successful implementation of high profile expansion initiatives. Prior to joining SOS, Mike was a senior executive with GoldMail/PointAcross, a leading software provider to the Direct Selling industry. He currently sits on their Advisory Board. Bennett has been an active Supplier Member to the Direct Selling Association (DSA) since 2006 and currently sits on the DSA Technology and Supplier Member Council. He also is a contributing writer to Direct Selling and technology publications and a frequent speaker at industry events.
At Smart Office Solutions, our mission is to serve the Direct Selling industry with excellence. The Faculty Advisors are industry experts actively working with direct selling leaders. Faculty members are invited based on their extensive experience working with the types of organizations we serve, both as Direct Selling Organizations and as suppliers.
As part of our commitment to quality, the Advisors keep our leadership team up-to-date regarding industry trends and forecasts. Together with the information we receive from the Direct Selling Association (DSA) and other global associations, the Advisory Faculty helps DSR stay abreast of industry needs and best practices.
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President, Smart Office PBX
Director, Communications
Quality Assurance Manager
Client Relationship Manager
Secretary, Treasurer
Senior Data Analyst
Corporate Accountant
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