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Zachary van Donk

The Broker Group
Apex,NC
5
years of professional experience

Results-driven entrepreneur and business owner with expertise in business development, customer relationship management, and process improvement. Scaled a company to over $720,000 in cumulative revenue through effective lead generation, client consultations, and strategic contract negotiations. Focused on driving growth and operational efficiency while fostering strong relationships for sustained business success.

Work History

Owner/Operator

5 Years 4 Months
The Lawn Pals LLC | 04.2021 - Current
  • Developed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in cumulative revenue exceeding $720k.
  • Executed targeted marketing initiatives and direct outreach to generate high-quality leads and expand client base.
  • Analyzed project requirements, negotiated favorable contract terms, and executed project closures efficiently.
  • Administered comprehensive operations management, focusing on scheduling, vendor partnerships, budget control, and fostering customer relationships.

Wealth Planning Manager

1 Month
The Broker Group | 07.2026 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to client financial goals.
  • Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify investment opportunities and risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance client service delivery and satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior planners on best practices in client engagement and portfolio management.
  • Increased client satisfaction by developing tailored wealth planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families.
  • Assisted families in creating succession plans that minimize taxes and preserve generational wealth transfer.

Business Process Improvement Intern

3 Months
Lenovo | 05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Investigated workflow patterns and recommended strategic improvements to optimize operations.
  • Identified root cause of a significant issue affecting business channel operations and executed an enhanced solution to restore functionality.
  • Developed and presented actionable recommendations aimed at optimizing efficiency and improving system performance.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Finance

University of North Carolina At Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 05-2029

In Progress

  • 3.76 GPA
  • Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Member
  • Recruitment Chair for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
  • American Marketing Association
  • Charlotte Sales Network
  • Commercial Real Estate Society

Skills

Business development
Sales experience
Customer outreach
Engagement strategies
Business development
Client relationship management
Excel data analysis
Operational leadership
Data-driven decision-making
Effective communication

Leadership

  • Recruitment Chair | Pi Kappa Phi
  • Led recruitment initiatives and organized events to support chapter growth.

Timeline

Wealth Planning Manager

The Broker Group
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Business Process Improvement Intern

Lenovo
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More

Owner/Operator

The Lawn Pals LLC
04.2021 - CurrentRead More

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

MBA from Accounting And Finance
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Zachary van Donk