Steve Smith

Experience

1. Director of Sales

   Phone Check

   Jan 2010 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   PhoneCheck- New Mission to become the industry standard for Mobile Device Diagnostics and Certification.According to International Data Corporation (IDC), over one billion new mobile phones were shipped worldwide in 2014. At the same time, shorter life expectancies and replacement cycles for phones are fueling a boom in second­ hand smartphone sales worldwide. To be specific, Gartner estimates the worldwide market for refurbished phones sold to endusers will grow to 120 million units by 2017.This is where PhoneCheck fills a pressing and unmet need. Through its trusted third party Certification and mobile diagnostics service offering, the company maximizes the functionality and resale value, while offering peace of mind to both buyers, and sellers of mobile devices. For the first time ever any buyer or seller of a 2nd hand mobile device can know for certain that the device was shipped and received in perfect working order due to our trusted 3rd party certification. We call this our “PhoneCheck Score” it works similar to a “CarFax” used car report. The PhoneCheck Score provides verification the device has passed a rigorous 60+ point inspection; it must have clean ESN, IMEI and will even provide an estimated resale value to the seller. This report is proven to increase the value of the device.About PhoneCheckPhoneCheck is a leading, global provider of mobile device diagnostics and verification solutions. We help our clients test, diagnose, repair and repurpose mobile devices with the most proven and certified software. Our clientele consists of equipment manufacturers, mobile network operators, retailers, and resellers of mobile devices. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with a distributed workforce and customer base across the globe.