career profile

proven leader and executive-level manager efficient in creating and maintaining relationships developed over 15+ years with fortune 500 executives. command a positive flow of work by utilizing what resources and facilities are available. organize resources such as facilities and employees to ensure effective production of goods and services. plan by prioritizing customer, employee, and organizational requirements. maintain and monitor staff expectations and motivation to fulfill organizational requirements and factors for the measurement of performance and consideration of efficiency versus effectiveness.

business development        relationship management        strategic alliances

product marketing        marketing communications        channel enablement

strategy & implementation        contract negotiation skills        non-profit organizations

career history

 

chicago fine arts exchange, ltd. (dba) kaleidoscope; kaleidoscope events

president & ceo, 1993 c present

         address all operations management (om) concerns for  the only two privately-owned special events venues in chicago with a focus on strategic, tactical, and short-term operation management such as vendor relations, logistics, and contract negotiations.

         design operation and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the firm's event planning services to not-for-profits, major corporate clients, politicians and professionals.

         maintain a consistent understanding of the happenings behind the company's core operations and continually actively seek after operations improvement.

         ensure that business operations are efficient and effective and oversee the management of resources, the distribution of services to customers, and the analysis of operations systems.

 

s.waxman productions                          

president

gourmet dining series

• spearheaded the launch and mass marketing of the premier and sole gift certificate program to market and promote upscale dining establishments throughout 27 distinct cities.
• engineered such a successful program, american airlines pursued and purchased the name and marketing rights to implement the program as a customer appreciate added-value item.
• demonstrated proven ingenuity in this idea and received recognition as the *hottest* promotional item by hotel magazine.

 

life facts medical card

• rolled out the emergency medical id card and shoe tag in conjunction with baxter healthcare.
• produced such a demand for the card several safety and healthcare providers throughout the country sought to join the program, including baxter healthcare which purchased cards for 1000 employees and their families.
• successfully sold the name and marketing rights to baxter healthcare.

 

s. waxman & associates

president                                   

• joined forced with the billionaire, warren buffet, pioneered the introduction of women and children shoes throughout 57 retail clothing stores.
• directed the success of a 50-person marketing strategy team spread throughout 12 states with offices in chicago, new york and philadelphia.
• selected as a life-time achiever from the two-ten footwear association.

 

congregation b nai tikvah      

president

• engaged in fundraising activities yielding $750,000 in less than 6 months.
• selected as member of the board of directors and generally chaired a committee once a year.

 

education

 

bachelor of arts in marketing and advertising, year

roosevelt university, city, state

 

activities & affiliations

 

producer/director/co-host

mo talks; a weekly cable television show that dealt with controversial issues in an honest manner.

 

fundraising activities

cystic fibrosis, mda, the american heart association, keshet, paws, y-me, athletes against drugs, university of chicago, ronald mcdonald and many more.

 

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<<first name>> <<last name>>

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dear <<courtesy>> <<last name>>,

 

it is with great confidence that i offer 15+ years of executive-level experience and strong ability in operations to your organization. as i pursue the <<position title>> within <<company name>>, i recognize that my credentials and experience would greatly assist in reaching future goals and objectives.

 

experience as president of a few organizations is the basis for my confidence that i would be a valuable asset to your organization. my career history consists of vast experience in operations oversight. i consistently communicate the corporate vision to the internal members of the organization so that everyone understands their role in achieving these goals, ensuring that the action steps are taken to ensure that goals are met and developing action plans to achieve those goals. thereafter, i prepare recommendations for improvements, controls, new methods, and other changes to improve the efficiency of operations.

 

during my career, i ve gained notable experience leading and training other employees in the appropriate procedures related to the overall administration of an economic enterprise. my professional background also includes a proven expertise in expediting projects, interpreting complex rules and regulations, and effectively communicating with other executives and personnel, verbally and in writing.

 

my duties as president consist of coordinating operations of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous contingency factors were involved. with this experience, i formulate policies and procedures relevant to daily operational and special organizational program based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources. with vast knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative management including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting, and reporting, and a strong background in fiscal planning, budgeting, and management that i bring to your organization.

 

 

my aptitude for evaluating complex problems and reviewing related information to develop viable solutions would be of great use to your organization. i welcome more discussion about how my skills can help in meeting the goals and objective of your organization. until then, should you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at your convenience.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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