Project manager

DANIEL KUTTAB

*** ********** ****, ******, ** ***80 ♦ 267-***-**** ♦ bogrkc@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGER – OPERATIONS / SALES / MANUFACTURING

Revenue Growth / Business Development / Emerging Markets / Startups & Turnarounds / Financing P&L / International / Contractor Management / ROI / Financial Planning & Analysis / Marketing

Business builder with domestic and international success in retail/wholesale services, telecommunications, security, real estate and oil recycling sectors. Proven ability to assess a start up or turnaround situation, forecast potential financials and recommend/implement macro changes through reduced costs and increased sales, ultimately leading to stronger profits. I can make an immediate contribution by:

 Revitalizing operations for increased efficiency and profitability

 Increasing sales through sound planning and business development

 Uncovering and resolving root causes affecting overall performance

 Managing project timelines to stay on schedule and under budget

My leadership style is to bring passion and a hands-on approach that wins the trust of customers and staff. I hold an MBA with concentration in Finance & Marketing from the Kogod College of Business Administration at The American University in 1996 and a BS in Business Administration from Temple University in 1993.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed plan for overseas recycling plant. Recruited by investor to study potential for overseas oil recycling project. Conducted market, environmental and technological studies, indicating viability. Created business plan, including modeling, licensing and contractor negotiations. Presented to interested parties, funding underway.

Increased retail sales and doubled ROI. Run down station/convenience store had empty shelves and high cost of gas. Purchased Exxon franchise. Lowered gas prices to competitive levels, stocked the store and installed theft security. Increased sales dramatically in first year and sold business for double the investment in year two.

Managed successful real estate startup. Secured funding for second home resort area in newly accessible waterfront in Brigantine. Founded start up development company. Undertook process to negotiate, purchase, tear down and rebuild residential homes for 25% profit after paying an ROI of 20% to initial investors.

Directed creative reuse of low occupant office building. Company lost two major office tenants near a major university. Conducted campaign to contact community, seeking support for rezoning. Gained city approval to convert to student housing. Net result was $1.2M gain in property value.

Secured international warehouse license. Partners needed license to proceed with warehouse in Middle East, normally taking months of red tape. Arranged meetings with ministers of key government agencies and left with license in hand. Completed construction under budget and on schedule.

Restructured operations, doubling growth in two years. Security services company had scheduling and turnover issues. Created positions of regional supervisors and a pool of supplemental part-time guards, increasing service efficiency and improving profitability 15%. Opened line of credit to ensure sustainable future growth.

CAREER HISTORY

Business Strategist, National Oil Recycling Co., 2010. Completed development plan for startup business.

Head of Operations, Donegal Investments, 2008 to 2010. Oversaw real estate ventures and retail operations. Supervised construction, negotiated subcontractor contracts, prepared financing and bank term renegotiation.

Partner, RAC Partners Inc, 2006 to 2008. Researched, prepared and submitted Transportation Section of U.S. Department of Defense prime vendor bid for international food, fuel and commodities.

Owner/General Manager, Exxon/Cumberland Farms, 2004 to 2006. Took over and reorganized operations, including construction, product line and marketing. Built high-volume, high-profit franchise that was sold for profit.

Principal, RDK Builders, 2001 to 2004. Managed commercial buildings in Philadelphia. Brought occupancy from 50 to 85%. Acquired/developed ocean front into high-end residential homes with full oversight.

Earlier: CEO, Trident Communications, Created $25M phone card company. Handled set up/maintenance of $12M inventory. Operations Director, Central Security Agency. Managed 100+ security officer firm.

Personal Interests: Following professional sports, reading and spending time with wife and seven-year old son.

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