Shaul Jason Katz
Address: *** ******** ****** #*, **********, Massachusetts 02131
Phone: 617-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Skilled, innovative, and results-focused professional, equipped with broad-based background in complex operations, business, writing,
sales, and finance.
Hands-on leader with proven capacity to build and work collaboratively with individuals at all levels
Well-experienced and efficient collaborator, equipped with organizational leadership and team building, along with client relations
and communication
Subject matter expert on continuous improvement, with the distinction of providing substantial growth and saving company from
bankruptcy through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives
Results-oriented problem solver with ability to manage conflicting priorities
Articulate communicator, multilingual in English, Hebrew, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish
Technical savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Quick Books, Vision POS system, Data Entry and Analytics,
Basic Graphic Design Layout, Documentation, Email, Windows and iOS capable, Open Source, Spreadsheet, and Systems Administration
Professional Experience
Chief Executive Manager, SK Management and Consulting LLC, Boston, MA 2012-Present
Administered the implementation of large-scale projects, including scheduling, inventory, and reporting software system for both
departments
Contributed in making sure that the building conform with fire and electrical codes to eliminate possible future liabilities
Career Highlights:
Presided over the build out and expansion of unused space into offices to produce thousands of dollars in additional income
Streamlined efforts in decreasing monthly payments amounting to $3K
Efficiently handled the City of Boston taxes and assessments to break up properties into separate lots for more transparent valuation
Increased the cash reserve of second client from $40K to more than $100K
Bundled insurance to lower costs for multiple businesses that were rolled into one plan, including the Liquor Store
Vice President, Brookline Liquor Mart, Allston, MA 2011-Present
Exemplify superior leadership in assuming diverse functions, such as CEO, CFO, bookkeeper, marketing, payroll, accounts payable,
general manager, human resources manager, and warehouse manager
Provide continuous leadership and guidance to a team of more than 20 members to foster independent, cohesive, and productive team
environment
Efficiently control weekly, monthly, and annual budget to establish clear objectives and guarantee achievement of profitability
goals, as well as high level of client satisfaction
Apply superior interpersonal skills in promoting excellent long-term relationships with clients and vendors by maintaining constant
communication and presenting operative solutions to concerns
Develop a spirited organizational culture throughout the company by promoting positive work ethic
Career Highlights:
Led the successful implementation of multiple cost-cutting measures, such as Credit Card processing rates, healthcare plans, bundled
insurance policies, and extended policies, while ensuring strict conformity with Health Information Protection Act (HIPA)
Served as the driving force in building and sustaining sales growth, as well as in strengthening client base through proper
organization of financial and product resources
Improved appearance of web page that led in increasing online sales
Played a key role in increasing overall sales by approximately 5% in two years, as well as decreasing costs by over $120K
Capitalized on industry expertise in establishing and integrating the budget goals, as well as in managing cash flow
Head, Fraud Department, Customer Service World Wide, Tel-Aviv, Israel 2008-2011
Guided and mentored a team of 20 across multiple positions to improve productivity and meet targets
Ensured that customers’ needs were met and delivered
Protected the company from fraudulent activity and kept company from being involved in un-lawful activity by working with an
international customer base in tracking shipments and processing refunds
Paratrooper, Israel Defense Force, Israel 2005-2007
Participated in the Second Lebanon War, in charge of training on explosives, as well as armed and unarmed combat
Ensured safety and security of citizens, property, and fellow soldiers
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA): 2014
Suffolk University, Boston, MA, USA
Master of Science in Creative Writing: 2011
Bar-Ilan University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Bachelor of Science in Political Communication: 2004
Emerson College, Boston, MA
Professional Affiliations
Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs
Activities
Israel Defense Force
Forest Hills Runners
BAA Half-Marathon
Lone Soldiers Fund
Awards and Honors
Rank of Sargent – Israel Defense Forces
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Child Services for Continued Support
Vietnam Veterans of Massachusetts for Contributions