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DONALD VIZZO

DONALD VIZZO

East Haven,CT

Summary

Seasoned Owner/Operator with relevant experience in business management and operations. Possess skills in team leadership, strategic planning, and customer service. Known for driving operational growth and achieving business goals. Contributed to profitability and success of previous ventures through effective oversight and hands-on involvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Recovery Coach

CCAR Bridgeport Office
Bridgeport, Connecticut
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • I was required to attend and complete 3 modules a week, which I thought were one of the best learning formats To me.
  • I was required to take all of the aspects that we were taught that week and were able to put them in play in the field which I thought was a great as idea.
  • We were able to sit with clients and really get to know them to find out what level of care they needed. Weather it be long term in patient or just a couple days of
  • Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.

CCAR
Bridgeport, USA
  • Met with clients struggling with addiction and mental health and formed a bond with them so they didn’t feel alone and gave them hope that there is a better way to live than the way they were living
  • I acted as a bridge for where the best place would be for them at that time
  • I made daily phone calls to check in on clients to see where they were at in their recovery and helped them in any way I could
  • I familiarized myself with all the services and facilities That are offered for people struggling with addiction so I could make the best suggestion based on what I learned about each facility
  • By being in recovery myself for 10 years I can better understand what people are going through because more likely than not I went through similar circumstances

Owner Operator

Vizzo Landscaping
Greenwich, USA
05.2003 - 01.2019
  • I built business from ground up
  • First year I had 23 clients
  • Second year I grew to 65 clients which is a big increase
  • I was responsible for all fiscal duties
  • I was in charge of marketing and selling jobs
  • I trained and placed employees where they would be most efficient
  • I received my Series 7 in 2000
  • I got an award for best new small business owner
  • Received my recovery coach certificate

Financial Advisor

American Express
09.2001 - 01.2003
  • I cold called business owners, 500 calls a day
  • I sat with prospective clients to learn about their finances and together found out what goals they had
  • I had to advocate for my clients with their lawyers, CPA, and their other family members to get them all on the same page

Education

BA - SOCIOLOGY

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • I am known for being a loyal reliable employee who goes above and beyond to make sure the job is done the way it is supposed to be I have a perfect attendance and am never late I am a team player I always like to stay busy so if for some reason I am finished early with my job I will try and help someone else

Accommodations

  • Received my Series 7 in 2000.
  • Got an award for Best New Small Business Owner.
  • Received my Recovery Coach Certificate.

Timeline

Volunteer Recovery Coach

CCAR Bridgeport Office
09.2021 - 02.2022

Owner Operator

Vizzo Landscaping
05.2003 - 01.2019

Financial Advisor

American Express
09.2001 - 01.2003

CCAR

BA - SOCIOLOGY

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

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