THOMAS J. ASSAD, CIPS
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Cell 216-***-****
*******@*****.***
Lazarus & Company LLC
Real Estate & Business Brokers
A real estate brokerage specializing in new home developments and the Condo-Conversion market, transforming multi-unit apartments into condominiums. Involved in all aspects of the conversion process, from the legal setup, to closing unit sales and managing of the sales agents.
Also provide Business Brokerage & Commercial Real Estate services, to Individuals, Corporations and Investors, in the Buying, Selling and Evaluating of Businesses/Real Estate for sale, leading to the Negotiation and Closing Process.
Accomplishments:
Successfully converted over 1100 units and 300 businesses sold to date
Lazarus Capital 1/97 –1/2002
(Div. Lazarus & Company)
Managing Director
Locate and provide commercial lending services to emerging non-bankable companies, in order to make them financially stronger and ultimately more profitable.
Referral Sources:
Banks, Attorneys, Accountants, CPA Firms, and other Financial Institutions.
Concord Growth Corporation 2/94 - 12/96
Vice President/Regional Manager
An Accounts Receivable Financing and Asset Based lending company, offering financial solutions to the small and medium size business. Providing capital needs from $50,000 to $3 million.
Accomplishments:
Have written several articles for the Business Section of the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Ohio’s Largest Newspaper).
Hosted, directed, and produced a weekly radio program called “Business Talk Live” on WERE 1300 AM. My guests have included business and civic leaders, as well as many of my referral sources which helped to strengthen our relationship, and produce additional business for all.
Impact Development Systems 8/85 - 1/94
Senior Consultant
A sales, marketing, consulting and training firm, offering solutions to increase a company’s sales and profitability, through an analysis of their financial and sales growth objectives, with the testing and training of their sales people, In order to meet those objectives.
Rudco Industries 9/81 - 5/85
Account Executive
Provided a broad range of financial documents to banks, credit unions and savings and loan companies, including loan coupon books, personal and business checks, stock certificates, as well as the banks’ internal documents.
Dun & Bradstreet 1/79 - 9/81
Account Executive/Divisional Sales Manager
Credit information and reporting company that helps businesses better understand and qualify their credit, marketing, sales, and purchasing needs.
Managed eight sales executives, developed marketing strategies and had personal account responsibilities.
Personal Skills:
Problem identification and resolution develop creative marketing approaches, ability to close, and excellent time management skill.
Licenses Held:
Real Estate Broker’s license (Arizona & Ohio - Active)
Stockbroker and Investment Banker (License Required Series 7-63-24 inactive)
Insurance Agent –Life Health & P&C (Ohio License Active)
Affiliations:
Association for Corporate Growth (Cleveland Chapter)
Commercial Finance Association (CFA)
Ohio Venture Capital Association, Inc.
Volunteer For Greater Cleveland Growth Association
Turn Around Management Association (TMA)