E. David Zerafat
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Actively seeking a fulltime position
I am an accomplished and results driven Manger/Executive with proven years of experience in developing and implementing long-term growth and cost reduction strategies. I am also adept in utilizing policy and procedures to:
Consistently observe regulatory compliance
Improve team members performance and development
Create positive and pleasant working environment
Lead and direct team members to improve their skills to achieve organizational objectives
I strive to identify and capture market opportunities and take proactive measures to capitalize on opportunities that increase profits margins to:
I have established history in strategic planning
Successfully orchestrate complex projects
Coordinate solutions for multiple problems
Devise plans and meet deadlines under pressure
I am a proficient servant-team-leader with recognized strong working relationships and high setting standards goals.
I have excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers and diverse at all levels.
I am self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team.
OTHER values and Competencies
Organizational Skills; track record of efficient time management techniques including: planning, scheduling and delegating. Able to create, implement, and improve workflow process that expedites and enhances services, eliminates redundancy, and reduces time to completion
Project Management; consistently employ solutions to increase communication while using time efficiently to track and meet goals
Personnel Supervision; hire and motivate professionals and encourage coordinated efforts based on project assignments, milestones, and goals.
Communications; motivate team members to achieve goals, resolve interpersonal conflicts, create positive learning environment. Proven effective written and oral communications including ability to address large groups.
Customer Service; exceedingly sociable and able to put visitors at ease. Ability to negotiate and persuade to achieve desired results
Problem solver; respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Evaluate problems, make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning
Process Engineering/ Improvement
Operations Management
Sales and Marketing
Human Resource Affairs
Team Building and Motivation
Client Relations
Recognizing Excellent Performance(s)
Negotiation and Contract
Budgeting and Cost Estimation
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Technical Aptitude
Fulfillment Management
Career Overview
Insurance agent: Physicians mutual insurance company
06/2020 to present time
Sales Representative: Reliant Energy and Retail Power Group, Irving Texas, June 2019
Present Position: adjunct Professor: Bible Collage
Last Position: Restaurant Operation Manager, Bonnie Ruth’s Patisserie, (a French restaurant with Texan’s accent) Frisco, TX. June 2016-Spt. 2017
Substitute teaching at McKinney School District since Nov. 2014-2016
Founder- CEO-General manager: Enviro-Tech Inc., and Amtech-Inc. Retail of consumer goods and services of the same. I founded these companies. So, naturally, I fulfilled the positions of CFO, CEO, HR, and training of the staff, until the company was able, financially hire individuals to fill the positions
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Undergraduate work: Baccalaureate of Science Degree: English Literature University of South Carolina 2014
Master of Theology Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX. 2018
Spoken Languages: English, French, light German