Vladimir Leon
Business Operation and Management
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Saint-Marc Bakery And Healthy Foods Corporation
06.2015 - Current
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Startup Founder
Non-Profit, HAN Business Foundation
02.2006 - Current
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Laboratory Coordinator
Columbia University
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Planned or directed research, development or production activities.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Investigated, compiled and modeled information for detailed project proposals.
- Conducted research experiments to test and validate new technologies.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
Bank Teller
Union State Bank
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
- Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
- Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
- Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
- Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
- Followed up on customer complaints and provided solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of bank products and services to provide appropriate recommendations to customers.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Public Health Inspector
Rockland County Department Of Health
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
MS - Masters in Sustainability Management
Columbia University
05.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Molecular Biology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05.2004
Associate Of Science - Mathematics And Science
SUNY Rockland
Suffern, NY06.2001
Skills
- Speech Writing
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Angel Investing
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Lean Startup
- Strategic Vision
- Business Development and Planning
- Talent Acquisition
- Business Planning
- Revenue Generation
- Project Management
- Strategic Partnership
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Business Consulting
- Business Expansion
- Environmental Economics
- Client Engagement
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Operations Start-Up
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Strategic Planning
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
...Truly the most remarkable part of work, whether for self or another, is how you make a difference...
Self taught principle, Vladimir Leon
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Saint-Marc Bakery And Healthy Foods Corporation
06.2015 - Current
Laboratory Coordinator
Columbia University
06.2006 - 06.2010
Startup Founder
Non-Profit, HAN Business Foundation
02.2006 - Current
Bank Teller
Union State Bank
06.2005 - 06.2006
Public Health Inspector
Rockland County Department Of Health
06.2002 - 06.2005
MS - Masters in Sustainability Management
Columbia University
Bachelor Of Science - Molecular Biology
Binghamton University
Associate Of Science - Mathematics And Science
SUNY Rockland
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