Operations and Business Management

ROBERT FINKELSTEIN

Los Angeles, CA *****

310-***-**** ******@*****************.***

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfinkelstein/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic and results-driven senior management executive with extensive domestic and international experience. Proven success driving business performance through operational excellence, internal optimization, and growth-focused external partnerships. Recognized for developing high-impact solutions across a wide range of industries, including retail, entertainment, hospitality, e-commerce, investment banking, and personal & event management. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Executive Leadership & Operational Management

• Business Development & Strategic Planning

• Financial Oversight (Budgets > $250M)

• Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management

• Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Distribution

• Sales, Marketing & E-Commerce Strategy

• Team Building, Mentorship & Organizational Culture

• Event Production (700+) & International Expansion

• Personal Development, Coaching & Education

• Investment Banking & M&A Advisory

• Restaurant & Hospitality Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & COO Consultant

Behind the Scenes – Virtual COO, Los Angeles, CA 2009 – Present

Provide fractional COO and consulting services to startups, growth-stage companies, and established organizations.

Delivered business development, sales strategy, operational frameworks, financial management, and vendor negotiation for over 20 clients, including Transamerica, IHG, Target Corporation, Sprouts Farmers Market, Agape, Culinary Staffing Service, Jury Analyst, Thrive Academy, Fleetrates Automotive, and Noetic Films.

Oversaw client operations totaling $250M+ in revenue; led initiatives in scaling, restructuring, and strategic planning.

Produced “The Wealth Builders Summit,” a multi-speaker event bridging education and investment opportunities. Managing Director

DelMorgan & Co., Santa Monica, CA 2016 – Present

High-level investment banking firm specializing in capital raises and M&A across 75+ countries.

Manage client relationships throughout transaction lifecycles, including due diligence, investor/lender engagement, and deal execution.

Contributed to firm’s advisory success with over $300B in aggregate value. Executive Officer – Business Operations & Development KARRASS Ltd., Beverly Hills, CA 2011 – 2013

Directed sales, marketing, and customer acquisition strategies; increased public seminar registrations by 24.5%.

Built new marketing analytics tools; launched multi-channel campaigns and revenue strategies. Executive Officer – Business Operations & Development Christopher Howard Companies LLC, Torrance, CA 2007 – 2009

Oversaw finance, marketing, logistics, HR, legal, and customer service.

Led global expansion into Asia, Canada, Dubai, India, South America, and more.

Negotiated international contracts and managed vendor relations. Vice President of Operations

Sports Source Inc. / The Product Exchange Inc., Torrance, CA 2004 – 2007

Managed Target, Wal-Mart, Costco & Sam’s Club accounts; oversaw supply chain and legal matters.

Built e-commerce strategy and implemented a full digital marketing stack (SEO/SEM, PPC, analytics).

Cut inventory by 75% and boosted sales by 25% through vendor development and streamlined operations. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Restaurant & Hospitality Management – Wolfsglen, Culinary Staffing, Kate Mantilini, Hamburger Hamlet, Robaire’s

• VP of Operations, Gelula / SDI Media – Oversaw post-production of 500+ films and media projects

• Personal Manager, Guns N’ Roses / Axl Rose

• Production Roles, Columbia Pictures, Lorimar

• Talent Management, LAX Talent

• General Manager, Target Corporation (3 stores)

• Director of Operations, Clothes Minded (12 stores) TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

• Productivity & Collaboration: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Salesforce

• CRM, Marketing & Customer Support: Salesforce, MailChimp, Zendesk

• ERP & Financial Systems: NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Restaurant & Retail Tools: Toast, OpenTable, 7Shifts, POS systems (e.g., NCR)

• Operations & Scheduling: 7shifts, Asana, NetSuite EDUCATION & TRAINING

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (Constitutional Law) Minor: Economics

• Formerly Licensed: Series 6, 7, 63, Real Estate, Life & Health (CA)

• KARRASS Negotiation Training

• Target Corp. Business College - Executive Instructor

• Advanced Education: Psychology, Business Coaching, Development Programs

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