David Kahn
*** ********* ******, **** *****, NJ *8755
Home: 732-***-**** Cell: 908-***-**** acb981@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results oriented management professional who excels at streamlining operations to decrease costs, promote
organizational efficiency, motivate and build teams. As a Marine Staff Sgt. I was dedicated to the
continuous process of improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing conditions.
SKILLS
Effective leader Ability to create a team environment
Staff development, supervision and training Client relations
Inventory management Excellent attention to detail
Purchasing and procurement Highly dependable
WORK HISTORY
6/2011 – 1/2014 - Director of Operations - Mad Science of West NJ
1 Partnered with Marketing department on policies which led to more informed and valued employees
1 Created an ordering system which realized a savings of one individual from a staff of three
1 Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company goals
1 Streamlined packing procedures and saved the warehouse department 25% in man hours
7/1996 – 6/2011 - Franchise Business – Owner/Director Mad Science of Central Jersey, LLC
1 Leadership, direction and management of 70 employees
1 Interfaced with school Superintendents, Principals, PTA/PTO Presidents and Recreation Directors
1 Tracked time spent on assignments for productivity reports and streamlined employee work habits
1 Created a team atmosphere whereby ideas and efforts were rewarded
1 Reduced inventory and office purchase costs by 10%
1 Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to excellence to staff which increased sales by 5%
1 Hired personnel, trained and assigned areas of teaching
2 Conducted employee performance reviews
1 Managed promotional activities such as trade shows and created Company literature and brochures
1 Purchased and monitored inventory for over 1000 unique items
1/1994 – 7/1996 - Investigator - Commercial Investigation, LLC
1 Managed a team of insurance investigators
1 Utilized video surveillance to uncover insurance fraud
1 Investigated personal injury protection cases
8/1986 – 3/1998 - United States Marine Corps. Reserves
1 Commanded and trained more than 55 troops
2 Attained rank of Platoon Sergeant position
12/1990 – 5/1991 - Desert Shield / Desert Storm USMC
1 Planned and organized convoy missions to resupply front-line troops
EDUCATION
1993 - BA Degree in Marketing from Richard Stockton College of NJ
ADDITIONAL INFORMATON
Hobbies include golf, skiing and daily workouts with P90X/Insanity