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Charles Evdos

East Islip

Summary

Dynamic executive with a proven track record at NY Daily News, where I advanced from Copy Boy to VP Business Manager. Spearheaded strategic initiatives that diversified our business and achieved a $2.4 million surplus. Renowned for inspirational leadership and corporate governance, driving growth from $7 million to $35 million as CEO of RISE Life Services.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

RISE Life Services
Riverhead
01.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw finances for revenue generated by management projects.
  • Made proactive adjustments to fiscal policies according to available company resources and desired outcomes.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
  • Minimized losses by improving financial strategies to improve corporate position.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Guided internal audits, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.
  • Negotiated and managed contractual agreements to secure ideal terms and drive effective financial engagements.
  • Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
  • Assessed financial performance of the organization on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Facilitated board meetings and provided leadership guidance to senior management.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
  • Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campaigns aimed at increasing brand visibility in target markets.
  • Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
  • Managed executive team members to ensure successful execution of projects in a timely manner.
  • Monitored budgetary expenditures across multiple departments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.

Copy Boy to VP Business Manager

NY Daily News
New York
03.1975 - 03.1981
  • Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
  • Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
  • Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
  • Led strategic planning and execution to enhance profitability and company growth.
  • Started as a Coby Boy in 1968 working my way thru college to VP/Business Manger till 1981.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting/Marketing

Pace College
NY
06-1972

Skills

  • As CEO our Agency grew from a $7 million company to a $35 million company over my 8 years
  • Strategic visioning
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Executive presence
  • Crisis management
  • Global perspective
  • Corporate governance
  • Advocating with NYS
  • Diversified our business
  • Over my 8 years we have a a $24 million surplus
  • Our Endowment is a $35 million We had no endowment when I started

Timeline

CEO

RISE Life Services
01.2017 - Current

Copy Boy to VP Business Manager

NY Daily News
03.1975 - 03.1981

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting/Marketing

Pace College
Charles Evdos