Project Manager Management

Joseph Cohen

California • **********@*******.****.*** • LinkedIn Profile • 415-***-****

SUMMARY

High skilled individual with diverse expertise and in depth financial experience. Created supporting

financial analysis for multimillion dollar solar project proposals for major corporations. Prepared

valuation analysis for Nasdaq companies. Played key roles in Private placements of multi dollar deals.

STRENGTHES

- Sharp analytical and problem solving skills - Highly self-motivated - Natural leader - Good team player

- Keen sense of finance - Management experience - Fast learner – Trustworthy – Great in presenting

EDUCATION

HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL Shanghai & San Francisco August 2013

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduated with Honors

HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM May 2007

Bachelor of Economics and Business Management

Thesis on international trade

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALFA CORP, Shanghai, China 11/2012 - 4/2013

A leading Chilean engineering and construction company with annual revenues of over $1.8 Billion

Renewable energy team Manager (Internship)

I was in charge of a team of four to research various Renewable energy trends in South America and China

in order to offer strategic opportunities for the corporation to tap into the renewable energy market.

Prepared booklet for Salfa Corp President for his visit in Asia

Identified actionable strategically opportunities for the corporation

Conducted financial analysis for the various opportunities

Managed a group of four in the various spectrums of renewable energy

STAR 8 SOLAR GREEN COMMERCIAL, Melbourne, Australia 7/2011 - 8/2012

A privately held solar company focused on residential and commercial renewable applications and projects

General Manager

Setup and oversaw entire business operations. Managed a group of eight employees and outsourced to

relevant parties; Generated Sales of $1.5M and built a potential pipeline of over $100M in less than a year.

Attended conferences and developed working relationships with relevant manufacturers in Asia.

Created financial temples for valuation of various solar projects as well as analysis for the

potential customer.

Let the company to a pipeline of over 20 commercial projects, dealt directly with corporations

management and proposals were approved by CFO’s.

Created strategic alliances with prominent solar companies throughout Australia in order to

expand our unique products and offering.

Increased our online presence – I led a partnership with Daronet, an Internet powerhouse.

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CUKIERMAN INVESTMENT HOUSE (CIH), Tel-Aviv, Israel 09/2009 – 5/2011

CIH is a leading investment house in Israel providing a full array of services for Israeli and European

companies. The group has achieved over $5 Billion in transactions.

Project Manager

Performed numerous assignments while working on a daily basis with top management at CIH and with

cliental. Managed fundraising efforts for clients in the technologies division, conducted financial analysis

on various companies & industries and prepared periodic reports for funds’ investments.

Escorted deals (fundraising and M&A transactions) ranging from $3M to $15M from initial

meetings through final closings.

Assisted in efforts to create a new $120M Israeli-Russian fund.

Conducted financial analysis for Nasdaq companies.

Published financial article on leading newspaper.

Played a key role in organizing the Cukierman biannual conference (the 8th “Go4Europe”

conference, with over 1,000 attendants), featuring leading businessman and economic figures

from around the world.

HOLYLAND PARK CAFÉ, Jerusalem, Israel 11/2007 – 7/2009

A leading restaurant and event venue, which could occupy up to 200 guests

Co-Owner and Manager

Managed daily operations (staff of 15), coordinated between the various departments, built and executed

business plan. Oversaw financials and budget through coordination with banks, accountant and suppliers.

Created strategic alliances with travel agents, resulting in increased revenues in off peak hours.

Prepared financial forecasts, revised quarterly.

Digitalized operations for a more efficient internal workflow, which resulted in cost savings.

Substantially improved winter season (off peak) by emphasizing special events.

A.B.I.Z. LTD, Jerusalem, Israel 11/2005 – 12/2007

An international trading company which provides sourcing, importing and exporting services catering the

Q.I.Z .agreement - A trade agreement between the U.S.A, Israel and Egypt.

Director of Operations

Ran company’s operations in Israel. Received orders for Egyptian companies, negotiated and placed

orders with Israeli manufactures and followed through delivery and QIZ committee approvals.

Worked consistently with official authorities in Israel and Egypt and the group’s various departments.

Created special financial credit solution as complex financial issues were involved.

Resolved critical crises and was able to ship by deadlines with very creative solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages

English & Hebrew Mother Tongue (Writing, Reading, Verbal)

Skills

Experienced with S&P’s Capital IQ software, a multi-asset research & analytics tool.

Experienced with various CRM systems, including design and implementation of the system.

Hobbies

Chess - Jerusalem youth champion. Served as captain in various chess teams.

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