DAVID SAFENOVITZ
**** *** **, ********* *******, OH 44118 • 216-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished, seasoned and pragmatic professional with a comprehensive background in business operations management, executive decisions, business development, leadership, creating and implementing strategic plans in a corporate environment. Driven to manage costs and establish mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with users, vendors and service providers. Extensive experience with small business development, project management, client account management, and negotiations. Handled all functions related to start-up, strategy, and growth. Created and maintained a multi-million-dollar technology company.
• Leadership
• Collaborative
• Initiative
• Multi-Faceted
• Engaging
• Focused
• Dedicated
• Solution-Oriented
• Strong Communicator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Razor Ltd. 05/16 – Present
Chief Operating Officer
Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth. Establish policies that promote company culture and vision. Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.). Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).
Manage relationships with partners/vendors.
Iron Fist Boxing Academy 01/15 – 11/16
Owner/Managing Partner
Managed all operations and show-based activities for gym. Developed goals and objectives for growth and prosperity. Designed and implemented business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals. Ensured company had adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g. people, material, equipment etc.). Organized and coordinated operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity. Supervised the work of employees and provided feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintained relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers.
Gathered, analyzed and interpreted data and wrote reports.
Assessed overall company performance against objectives.
Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines.
Paragon Data Systems, Inc. Cleveland, OH 02/96 – 05/16 Executive Vice President
Served as an officer for this technology-based firm. Implementing the organization's vision and mission in overall direction. Directed other executive leaders wherever necessary. Formulated and implemented the strategic plans. Interacted with top priority clients on various issues.
Oversaw the company operations in accordance with the strategic plans. DAVID SAFENOVITZ Page 2
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Evaluated the success of the organization.
Maintained awareness of competitive landscape, development and standards, and opportunities for expansion.
MBNA America Beachwood, OH 09/93 – 01/96
Assistant Vice President
Developed and managed client relationships and prospected for new clients. Interviewed loan applicants, collected and analyzed information that reflected the current credit worthiness of prospects. Presenting loan recommendations to the Bank’s Chief Credit Officer and loan committee.
Interacted with operations team to set up clients’ new accounts and cash management services.
Worked with existing clients to assure the Bank was providing them with extraordinary service. EDUCATION
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Business Minor equivalency in Japanese
Student Teacher