EGZON NOVAJ
New York
Summary
Accomplished Strategic Sourcing & Market Expansion Consultant at AIAC, adept in business development and project management. Excelled in driving market expansion and operational efficiencies, reducing costs by 11.3% at Salon Valbona. Skilled in stakeholder and vendor management, with a proven track record of enhancing brand visibility and engagement through innovative strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Sourcing & Market Expansion Consultant
American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC)
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: AIAC is a global industrial investment firm specializing in acquiring and transforming manufacturing and distribution businesses
- With operations in over 24 countries, AIAC focuses on revitalizing underperforming companies and optimizing supply chain efficiencies across diverse industries
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to support global expansion initiatives in industrial manufacturing and investment sectors
- Developed sourcing strategies and optimized supply chain operations across multiple regions, leveraging multilingual skills to facilitate cross-border partnerships
- Assisted in evaluating acquisition opportunities, performing due diligence, and identifying operational efficiencies to enhance portfolio performance
- Managed international vendor relations, procurement negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives to drive profitability and scalability
- Collaborated with senior executives and cross-functional teams to implement strategic growth initiatives and operational improvements
- AIAC is a global industrial investment firm specializing in acquiring and transforming manufacturing and distribution businesses
- With operations in over 24 countries, AIAC focuses on revitalizing underperforming companies and optimizing supply chain efficiencies across diverse industries
CEO & Founder
Anti-Conformity
01.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: Anti-Conformity is a creative consulting and production company offering artist development, event curation, and holistic wellness services
- Spearheaded projects in talent development, music production, and film
- Provided creative consulting services, including branding strategy, content development, and project management
- Expanded service offerings to include holistic wellness programs such as Light Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, and Reiki
- Built an extensive network within the entertainment and wellness industries, leading to high-profile collaborations
- Anti-Conformity is a creative consulting and production company offering artist development, event curation, and holistic wellness services
Event Coordinator & Project Manager
Kosova’s Philanthropists
02.2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Kosova’s Philanthropists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building orphanages and mental health centers for children living in poverty in Kosovo
- Organized and executed special fundraising events to support orphanage construction and mental health programs
- Recruited, trained, and directed volunteers for various philanthropic initiatives
- Managed event logistics, including scheduling, budgeting, and operations
- Built strategic partnerships to enhance outreach and increase donor engagement
- Kosova’s Philanthropists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building orphanages and mental health centers for children living in poverty in Kosovo
Event Manager | Creative Director | Artist Developer
Fadil Berisha Studio
02.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Fadil Berisha Studio is a renowned creative agency specializing in photography, artistic direction, and brand development for high-profile clients in the fashion, entertainment, and media industries
- Supervised design and production teams to develop innovative visual concepts and marketing materials
- Planned and coordinated artistic and design elements for various media, including photography, film, and digital marketing campaigns
- Managed administrative logistics of event planning, booking, and promotions for major industry events
- Developed and executed creative marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement
- Fadil Berisha Studio is a renowned creative agency specializing in photography, artistic direction, and brand development for high-profile clients in the fashion, entertainment, and media industries
Manager
Salon Valbona
02.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: Salon Valbona is a luxury hair salon specializing in high-end beauty services, customer engagement, and brand expansion
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and brand awareness
- Managed inventory control, financial transactions, and operational expenses, successfully reducing costs by 11.3%
- Led staff training initiatives to improve service quality and client retention
- Utilized social media and digital marketing to expand the salon’s customer base
- Salon Valbona is a luxury hair salon specializing in high-end beauty services, customer engagement, and brand expansion
Brand Ambassador
Vita Coco
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Vita Coco is a leading beverage brand specializing in coconut water and natural hydration products, known for its grassroots marketing and brand ambassador programs
- Educated consumers about the brand’s products and benefits through live demonstrations and industry events
- Created engaging social media content to enhance brand awareness and customer engagement
- Recruited new brand ambassadors and expanded Vita Coco’s presence at retail locations
- Vita Coco is a leading beverage brand specializing in coconut water and natural hydration products, known for its grassroots marketing and brand ambassador programs
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Psychology
The New School
New York, NYSkills
- Business Development
- Market Expansion
- Strategic Sourcing
- Competitive Analysis
- Event Planning
- Coordination
- Project Oversight
- Project Management
- Financial Optimization
- Operational Optimization
- Brand Development
- Creative Strategy
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Procurement Strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
Accomplishments
- The National Society of Leadership & Success
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Albanian, Native
- Turkish, Advanced
- Croatian, Advanced
- Spanish, Advanced
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing & Market Expansion Consultant
American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC)
01.2024 - Current
Event Manager | Creative Director | Artist Developer
Fadil Berisha Studio
02.2015 - Current
Brand Ambassador
Vita Coco
01.2015 - 08.2016
Event Coordinator & Project Manager
Kosova’s Philanthropists
02.2014 - Current
Manager
Salon Valbona
02.2007 - Current
CEO & Founder
Anti-Conformity
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Psychology
The New School
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