OMID SASSON

Tarzana, CA

818-***-**** ac6afn@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Results-driven Business Development Professional and MBA graduate with proven success in devising process enhancements that improve productivity and profitability. Proactive team leader able to recognize and use talent effectively to exceed goals. Superior communication skills, motivates diverse teams to perform at the highest levels. Fluent in English and Farsi with some Spanish.

CAPABILITIES

Business/Financial Analysis Business Development Process Improvements

Team Building/Leadership Marketing/Sales Strategy Negotiations

Customer Service Start-Ups/Turnarounds Human Resources

Motivation/Coaching Metrics/Data Tracking Organized/Detail-Oriented

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

RTA & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES

Increased productivity and decreased errors by creating customized metrics tracking systems.

Boosts effectiveness of marketing campaigns by identifying target markets and concentrating efforts using an integrated, cost-conscious approach.

DBS CONSULTING SERVICES

Improved a client’s return on sales from 3.5% to 11% in just 1 year by reclassifying positions and reducing wasteful processes and procedures.

Reduced salary expenses and increased productivity by implementing a new compensation plan that shifted salary dollars to commissions, which also resulted in retaining the best talent.

Minimized human resource liabilities by optimizing teams while avoiding potential local and/or regional violations.

STATE FARM INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES

Generated 150% more growth than the average office by recruiting, training, and effectively motivating a top-producing sales team.

Earned several performance-based awards, including Regional Honors in the first year with the company.

MATRIX FUNDING SERVICES

Turned an underperforming operation to profitability in just 2 months changing annual losses of $300,000 to profits of over $1 million a year.

Earned a promotion from loan officer to director of retail operations in less than 1 year.

DRIVETIME CAR SALES

Served as the go-to manager for performance turnarounds, for example, bringing one dealership up from earning only 40% of budget to 104% in just 1 month with the same staff in place.

Promoted to General Manager after just 10 months with the company and oversaw 3 dealerships in the second year.

Exceeded profitability targets consistently through positive team management and rebuilding teams to make the best use of individuals’ talents.

Achieved the highest ROI in the region, overseeing a $15 million portfolio, and managed and audited underwriting for 6 dealerships (a $75 million portfolio).

Designed operational tracking tools and everyday processes and procedures that were adopted and implemented nationwide in more than 100 dealerships.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RTA & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES 2012 – Present

Vice President of Operations

Manage client portfolios (Over $250MM) and provide investment and tax advice.

Develop additional business through networking and receiving referrals from existing clients.

Oversee company operations, budgeting expenses and forecasting seasonal revenue.

DBS CONSULTING SERVICES 2010 – 2012

Business Consultant

Maximizes outcomes by assisting clients to increase efficiency and use of employee talents with innovative process enhancements.

Increases productivity and profitability by devising superior operational systems and implementing effective management strategies.

Achieves high client satisfaction and improves information flow by developing positive relationships with key staff members.

Supports sales growth by training the sales team to overcome customer objections and to sell packaged products.

STATE FARM INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES 2008 – 2010

Agent

Achieved high levels of profitability through consistent sales production and cost management.

Optimized sales team performance with effective management and targeted training.

Increased customer awareness and response by directing creative marketing campaigns and implementing new tracking systems to analyze their effects.

Streamlined everyday operations by developing employee manuals and policies and procedures.

MATRIX FUNDING SERVICES 2006 – 2008

Director of Retail Operations

Built a top-performing team, recruiting and training loan officers and telemarketers.

Increased lead generation through relationship building and carefully targeted marketing.

Ensured high client satisfaction, providing products and services to meet customer needs.

DRIVETIME CAR SALES 2002 – 2006

General Manager

Enhanced sales growth by developing and coaching the sales and management team creating and implementing training on national, regional, and local levels.

Developed positive customer relations, handling issues with sales, repairs, and collections well.

EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

Masters in Business Administration, 2006

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 2001

LICENSURE

~ FINRA: Series 65

~ California Department of Insurance: Life/Accident and Health Agent

~ California Department of Insurance: Property and Casualty Broker-Agent

Member and sponsor of Foundation for Senior Services

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