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Soroush Shariat

Summary

Accomplished executive leader with a strong track record of success in director and senior management roles. Proven abilities in strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder management. Recognized for driving excellence, strategic partnerships, and navigating complex challenges. Seeking a leadership position at a senior management level.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

Aventis Systems & Cortavo
Marietta, USA
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained strategic vendor and key stakeholder relationships to negotiate favorable contracts, ensure timely procurement of IT supplies and materials, and support uninterrupted production and delivery operations
  • Optimized purchasing strategy to decrease supply chain costs by 25% and increased delivery performance to >95% YoY

CEO & Founder

S.S.V
Atlanta, USA
01.2021 - Current
  • Established a company from the ground-up and grew revenue to $300,000 over a period of 2 years, scaled my team in 3 cities
  • Created short and long-term goals and the strategy needed to achieve those goals
  • Led a high-performing team, overseeing all aspects of operations, including business development, financial management, and service innovation

Director of Purchasing

Aventis Systems & Cortavo
Marietta, USA
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Instrumental in leading company operations through Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring, implementing strategic procurement and operational enhancements that restored financial stability and positioned the organization for sustained growth
  • Optimized inventory management by eliminating redundancies, reducing excess stock by 30%, and ensuring consistent supply levels to support seamless production operations
  • Improved product profit margin up to +41% by negotiating contracts with suppliers, leading a team of purchasing and operations professionals to eliminate excess inventory, and improving the overall operational efficiency

Purchasing Coordinator & Account Executive

Aventis Systems & Cortavo
Marietta, USA
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Generated $1.2M in new revenue with a 100% success rate in meeting quarterly and annual goals
  • Improved revenue by 23% in 6 months by negotiating new contracts and building deeper relationships with current clients
  • Integrated HaaS & SaaS into the MSP program generating $4M in annual revenue

Store Manager

AT&T
Athens, USA
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Recognized as the #1 sales rep in Georgia with 200% increase in the number of business accounts opened by the store
  • Organized, promoted, and executed cell phone, TV, and entertainment sales strategies

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biological Engineering, emphasis in Biomedical Engineering

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
12.2019

Skills

  • Fiscal management
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Administrative leadership
  • Board governance
  • Contract negotiation
  • Operations oversight
  • New business expansion
  • Capital allocation
  • KPI tracking
  • Talent Training & Development

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

Aventis Systems & Cortavo
05.2023 - Current

Director of Purchasing

Aventis Systems & Cortavo
01.2022 - 05.2023

CEO & Founder

S.S.V
01.2021 - Current

Purchasing Coordinator & Account Executive

Aventis Systems & Cortavo
01.2020 - 12.2021

Store Manager

AT&T
08.2016 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biological Engineering, emphasis in Biomedical Engineering

University of Georgia
Soroush Shariat