Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Give-back
Community - Youth Coaching
Timeline

David Kaufman

WWW.linkedin.com/in/dkaufmans

Summary

Results-driven consultant with a self-built track record in market growth, presentation and leadership. Skilled at juggling multiple tasks concurrently while maintaining personal accountability.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Kaufman Consulting Group, LLC
Appleton, WI
09.2023 - 10.2024

Optimized company growth through strategic execution.

  • Evaluated profitability vs. productivity metrics.
  • Restructured agreements intensifying revenue growth.
  • Enhance productivity by optimizing workflows

Full-Time Father

Caregiver
Appleton, WI
10.2018 - 10.2024

Privileged to be able to raise our 4 young children.

  • Developed age - and child - specific mannerisms, education and resilient life-skills for four children now age 5-9, including twins.
  • Facilitated on-line education and activities for three children during pandemic. Additionally, implemented supplemental learning modules and foreign languages.
  • Instilled ethical conduct, with a focus on compassion.

President

Fox Cities Kiwanis
Appleton, WI
10.2022 - 10.2023

Lead a 67-member non-profit group and an 11-member Board of Directors (1 Year Term).

  • Oversight of 13 committees, treasurer, projects, and sustainability of the group.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, annual conferences, and community partnerships.

Enterprise Account Executive

Spectrum Enterprise
09.2017 - 10.2018

Presented diverse managed services, including complex networking.

  • Daily prospecting, follow-up and accountability towards sales goal objectives.
  • Proactive dialogue identifying scalable solutions, timeliness and client satisfaction.
  • Enhanced business efficiency via expertise in SaaS, Ethernet technologies (EPL, EVPL, EP-LAN) LAN and WAN technologies.

Actor

Multiple Agency Representation
01.2012 - 08.2018

Built a diverse portfolio with significant roles across multiple media platforms, including 137 global and local print productions.

  • Ensure meticulous attention to detail in story-board creation.
  • Strenuous planning for high-rejection rates.
  • Improved techniques with consistent training and coaching.

Business Account Executive / Major Accts.

USCC, Verizon Wireless
09.2004 - 01.2012

Accountable for client growth, satisfaction, and retention.

  • Drove significant growth in client base.
  • Consistently 121%+ (1% nationally) of sales goals while never losing an account; 7-time team MVP.
  • Continuous dialogue with clients understanding needs & potential solutions, fostering loyalty.
  • Largest New and renewal contract, resulting in 1800 subscribers at $2.16 million.

Education

BSBA - Economics & Finance, Pre-Law

Marian University, Fond du lac, WI
  • Division III Hockey Player.
  • Self-Funded Education, athletic grants.

Acting Studio Chicago / The Second City Chicago, Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Strategic growth management
  • Adaptable Resilience
  • Six-time President Cabinet
  • Market growth of 21% to 39%
  • Sales Strategy Implementation
  • Self-Reflective Awareness

Community Give-back

  • Fox Valley Kiwanis, 2000 - Present Present, Former President, Board of Dir., Chair of several committees. Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world, making lasting differences in the lives of children.
  • March of Dimes, 2017 - 2021 Board of Directors Non-profit organization that works to improve the health of mothers and babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
  • Patriot Guard, 2010 - 2023 Stand in silent tribute at funerals of military & first responders by invitation of the deceased's family.
  • Salvation Army, 2005 - Present Commit to shifts at various locations, ringing bells, serving meals and help as needed.
  • Homeless Help, 1999 - 2017 Serve community meals, talk with homeless people and provide basic essentials.

Community - Youth Coaching

Non-parent coach of 8-13 Year Olds, high school and college age players.

People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care. 

Coordinate practice plans, inspire and develop players, communication with parents and association members.

  • Analytical ability to learn individual needs, contributing towards team success.
  • DK Hockey (Owner)-Development camps for 7-14 year old players 2022 - Present.
  • Various Youth/Summer/Select Teams - CO, MI, IL, WI 1996 - Present
  • Chicago Hockey Charity Classic (Special Olympics/Chicago Blackhawks)
  • University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 2012 - 2017
  • Lawrence University (Co-Coach) 1997 - 1999

Timeline

Consultant - Kaufman Consulting Group, LLC
09.2023 - 10.2024
President - Fox Cities Kiwanis
10.2022 - 10.2023
Full-Time Father - Caregiver
10.2018 - 10.2024
Enterprise Account Executive - Spectrum Enterprise
09.2017 - 10.2018
Actor - Multiple Agency Representation
01.2012 - 08.2018
Business Account Executive / Major Accts. - USCC, Verizon Wireless
09.2004 - 01.2012
Marian University - BSBA, Economics & Finance, Pre-Law
Acting Studio Chicago / The Second City Chicago - ,
David Kaufman