Collaborative candidate eager to apply strong leadership and decision-making skills. Smart with good understanding about strategic planning, financial oversight and governance. Collaborative and committed to creating vision for future.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Builder
Packaging 2 Go
01.2015 - Current
Catapulted sales from 4 million to over 20 million
Negotiated multi-million dollar deals
Assist in the ongoing development of Internet technology.
Negotiated contracts that maximized profit margins while maintaining competitive pricing for clients.
Streamlined internal processes to increase efficiency within the sales department, leading to quicker response times for client inquiries.
Established long-lasting partnerships with key industry influencers, generating increased brand awareness and credibility.
Coordinated with finance teams on invoicing matters, ensuring timely payments from clients and resolving any discrepancies swiftly.
Collaborated closely with product development teams, providing valuable feedback and insights from clients to inform future product enhancements.
Owner/ President
Silfen Berman
01.2001 - 01.2015
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
Director of Purchasing
Faden Bayes
01.1980 - 01.2001
Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced purchasing lead times.
Implemented inventory control measures, reducing stock levels and optimizing warehouse space utilization.
Reduced supply chain risks by diversifying the supplier base and implementing contingency plans.
Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
Led a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and fostering career development opportunities.
Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.