David A. Breslow
Highland Park, IL. 60035
847-***-**** abjjf1@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Leveraging success insights to drive people to shift behavior, productivity
and improve relationship in the market place. Highly effective communicator
both oral and written with varied audiences
EXPERIENCE
1980-Present Performance Success Strategies, Chicago, IL
Founder: Focus on people and performance
. Training/Facilitation - Performance improvement through; Coaching and
Developing Others, Accelerating Resilience, Managing Change/Adversity,
Leadership, Communication, Working with Difficult People, Using Stress
and How to be a Peak Performer
. Call Center Trainer - Increased closing percentages, provided
solutions for handling negativity, building customer relations and
call center retention for inbound/outbound call center representatives
. Executive Coach - Achieving increase in leadership skills,
communication and employee relationships to positively impact
organizational goals and productivity
. Pro Athletes - Raised winning percentages resulting in an increase in
earnings, notoriety and promotion of individual brands.
. Restaurant Management-Hired, trained, coached direct reports. Oversee
budgets, ordering and day to day operations for fast-food and family
sit-down dining themes.
. Director of Mental Toughness -USTA National Tennis Center-Elevated
rankings (local, regional and national) and performance levels of
junior and adult tennis players.
. Teacher/Senior Seminar Leader - Brought a new, creative and innovative
approach to classroom delivery leading to improvements in student
learning and skill levels. Hand- picked to lead senior seminar
2001 Ameritech-Contract Consultant with Business Partner
Chicago, IL
Revived a leadership assessment program through innovative hiring,
coaching and training processes. Managed 36 coaches and role players
while responsible for day to day operations and being liaison to
Ameritech point person. Also managed, coached and assessed over 400
participants. Voted "Most Requested Coach"
1975-1980 Paramount Chemical Co. Rockville Centre, N.Y.
Increased sales by 25% implementing more effective hiring, training
and supervising policies and procedures
MEDIA
?Author -"Wired to Win"
?Guest - on over 80 radio and television stations (WOR, ESPN)
?The Golf Channel - Weekly contributor and guest appearance
?Now-Casting - Monthly contributor to international e-magazine for actors
?Professional Actor - Appearing in film, television and theater
PRESENTATIONS
2003-2008 USTA/PGA/LaCosta Resort
Unique approach causing a quick shift in the way athletes think about and
play the game. Improved mental and physical performance for 80% of the
participants
1995-2007 Ameritech, Motorola, Sprint
Value-added insights to upgrade communication, self-motivation, motivating
others and collaboration between co-workers, direct reports and supervisors
2005 Vernon Haase Sales Institute-Aurora
University
Innovative and applicable approach to over 100 participants leading to a
shift in attitude, results, overall mindset and reduction in stress levels
EDUCATION
1982 School of Psychology (18 hours toward MS) Brooklyn/Queens
College. NY
1975 BSIM Industrial Management/Communication University of Akron
Akron, OH
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2000-present Professional Actor (stage,
television, film)
2002 Adult Accelerated Learning
Certificate
2001
True Colors Personality Assessment Certification
1999 Certified Performance
Coach-Nightengale Conant
1988 Certified Acupuncturist
1985 Licensed/Certified
Massage Therapist