Business Development Vice President

EXPERIENCE

Steven Lefton Sharp

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

520-***-**** **********@*****.*** Delray Beach, FL 33484 Accomplished executive with more than 30 years of leadership, experience in sales & marketing, corporate nance, M&A, operations, overseas souring & strategic business development. Skilled in developing & implementing e fective business strategies, which improved operating e ciency & generated sales in order to increase pro tability, ROI & marketshare. DIRECTOR, TREASURER & CORPORATE SECRETARY

Geo. Zoltan Lefton Family Foundation

Delray Beach, FL

July 2017 - April 2023

• Scheduled & managed annual board meetings, maintained corporate minutes & all relevant corporate documents. Reviewed applications from non pro t charities & facilitated all legal documentation for quali ed & approved applicants.

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• Provided accountant with nancial information to assist in the preparation of annual tax returns. CFO & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

Integrity Internet Solutions

Tucson, ARIZONA

July 2009 - December 2016

Promoted organization's nancial well-being by providing nancial projections and accounting services and preparing growth plans.

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• Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine pro tability.

• Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service. CONSULTANT

NanoSynergy Worldwide

Pompano Beach, FLORIDA

November 2007 - April 2008

• Devised processes and procedures to streamline operations.

• Implemented changes to organizational structure to maximize e ciency.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gain understanding of project goals and objectives. PRESIDENT (INTERIM)

Murek Fashion

Northbrook, ILLINOIS

February 2006 - August 2007

• Presided over organizational management and market expansion.

• Identi ed business opportunities and threats to develop corresponding strategic plans.

• Negotiated and approved contracts with suppliers and distributors. CONSULTANT

SLA, LLC

Northbrook, ILLINOIS

May 2004 - December 2006

• Developed successful solutions tailored to clients' speci c needs.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to gain understanding of project goals and objectives.

• Communicated results of research to clients or other stakeholders in written reports or presentations. EDUCATION

SKILLS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

CEO, PRESIDENT & MANAGING PARTNER

Geo. Zoltan Lefton Co.

Chicago, ILLINOIS

May 1991 - February 2002

Worked closely with board of directors regarding overall direction of company, delivering updates on strategic plans and obtaining feedback.

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• Created long-term plans for company based on current trends in industry. Recruited and retained highly skilled and high-performing management professionals to stay competitive in industry.

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• Coordinated with vendors regarding product delivery schedules and quality control issues. INTERNSHIP STUDENT - OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL

The White House - O ce Of The Vice President

Washington, DC

May 1990 - May 1991

• Identi ed, resolved, and escalated issues impeding project success.

• Helped organize meetings and events for speci c sta f and large groups. INTERNSHIP STUDENT - CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS

The White House - O ce Of The United States Trade Representative (USTR)

Washington, DC

May 1989 - May 1990

• Generated and disseminated weekly progress reports.

• Edited, proofread, and wrote documents for di ferent uses. BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

American University, Washington, DC

May 1991

Awards & Honors

Extracurricular Activities

• President of the Year Award (IFC)

Chapter President of the Year Award (Zeta Beta

Tau Fraternity) Beta Psi Chapter

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• President of the Interfraternity Council (IFC)

Chapter President and Treasurer of the Zeta Beta

Tau Fraternity Beta Psi Chapter

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• Corporate Governance • Financial Planning

• Business Development • Contract Negotiation

• Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations • Budgeting and Cost Control

• Operations Management • P&L Responsibility

• Management Team Leadership • Consulting

• Sales Forecasting • Sales and Marketing

• Accounting and Bookkeeping

BENEFACTOR & VOLUNTEER (FINANCE COMMITTEE)

Jewish Adoption & Foster Care (JAFCO)

Sunrise, FLORIDA

December 2019 - Present

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