MARIA MAROUN
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Top-notch business and sales leader with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ceo & Founder
Azul Brand
01.2022 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
CEO AND FOUNDER
SHOPPING WORLWIDE LLC
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
ATTORNEY
LIMA GONCALVES, JAMBOR & ROTENBERG
02.2010 - 04.2014
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
- Managed high-volume caseload in most populous and demanding circuit.
- Worked with management and staff to resolve pre-litigation disputes.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Administered audits to verify data involving assets, income and liabilities.
Education
Master of Laws - LAW
EVANDRO LINS E SILVA
06.2011
Skills
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Attention to Quality
- Operating Budget
- Market Strategy
- Operational excellence
- Inspirational leadership
- Organizational agility
- Corporate governance
- Sustainable business models
- Industry partnership development
- Negotiation
- Develop business structures
- Problem-solving abilities
- Profit and loss management
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Interpersonal skills
- Operational analysis
- Client relationship management
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ceo & Founder
Azul Brand
01.2022 - Current
CEO AND FOUNDER
SHOPPING WORLWIDE LLC
01.2021 - 06.2023
ATTORNEY
LIMA GONCALVES, JAMBOR & ROTENBERG
02.2010 - 04.2014
Master of Laws - LAW
EVANDRO LINS E SILVA
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