A.J. Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Westchester County, New York, United States

As Director of Security Operations at SGI Security Services, I oversee the full range of security solutions designed to protect our clients’ people, property, and events. I lead a team of former law enforcement professionals, providing tailored security services across private events, corporate sites, residential estates, and more. My focus is on delivering high-level protection and ensuring the highest standards of safety for our clients.Key Responsibilities:• Security Strategy Development: Design and implement customized security plans for private events, residential estates, corporate sites, and high-profile individuals, ensuring comprehensive risk management and protection.• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of security professionals, overseeing daily operations, maintaining high performance, and ensuring adherence to company standards.• Private Event Security: Oversee security operations for weddings, corporate events, concerts, and private gatherings, ensuring a seamless and incident-free experience for clients.• Site Security Management: Develop and implement security plans for construction sites, corporate campuses, and facilities, ensuring safety and effective risk mitigation.• Personal & Executive Protection: Provide discreet, professional protection services for high-profile individuals and their families, ensuring safety in both personal and professional settings.• Secure Transportation & K-9 Services: Manage armed transportation for individuals and valuables, as well as supervise K-9 teams for explosives and narcotics detection, and enhanced security patrols.• Client Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, working with Team Leaders to address security needs, provide updates, and resolve concerns promptly.

Mt. Kisco & Croton On Hudson, Ny

As the owner and operator of two UPS Store locations, I am responsible for all aspects of daily operations, driving business growth, and ensuring service excellence. I manage both locations, lead a team of employees, optimize sales, and ensure alignment with franchisor standards and corporate guidelines.Key Responsibilities:• Operations Management: Oversee daily operations, including shipping, printing, mailbox rentals, and office supplies, ensuring efficiency and quality service.• Multi-location Management: Supervise both stores, managing staffing, scheduling, and performance to maintain consistency and high standards.• Team Leadership: Lead and train a team of 12 employees, providing direction, conducting evaluations, and fostering a positive work environment.• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial forecasting, and cash flow to ensure profitability. Monitor sales and implement strategies for growth.• Customer Relations: Build strong relationships with customers, resolve concerns promptly, and implement feedback to improve service and satisfaction.• Marketing & Community Engagement: Develop and execute local marketing strategies, including promotions and digital campaigns, to increase visibility and attract customers.• Inventory & Supply Management: Oversee inventory control and ordering, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure both stores meet company policies, local regulations, and safety standards. Maintain service quality across all offerings.• Franchisor Coordination: Collaborate with the franchisor to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, implement national programs, and provide market insights for continuous improvement.

• 50% owner of retail wine & spirit store with over 8,000 SKUs• Under my leadership, annual gross sales increased more than ten-fold over a 15 year period. • Full operational and financial oversight including business process design and management, capacity and planning, human resources, employee relations, and internal and external technology including e-commerce that reaches a local, national and international customer base • Accountable for the full customer lifecycle including demographics, marketing, acquisition, preference determination, sales and repeat sales and ongoing customer satisfaction • As a fully compliant licensee with an untarnished record, I am comfortable managing in a multi-jurisdictional regulatory framework• Manage staff of full and part-time employees and educate staff on the law pertaining to the sale of alcohol

New York, New York, United States

• Concurrently managed operations and accounting for a separate mastering studio and music production studio. • Developed financial business model to successfully fundraise for production studio startup. • Planned and supervised $1 million production studio build-out and negotiated all operational and financial aspects of startup, including leases and business licenses. • Supervised billing, receivables, artist compensation and business payables. Approved purchases of new equipment and maintenance of same. • Managed secure Master Tape vault of clients’ music.

New York, New York, United States

Vertically integrated textile and apparel conglomerate with domestic production facilities that wove, knitted and dyed fabric for sale to the apparel industry. • Acted as liaison between holding company and Westwood executives, managed back-office staff and coordinated with outsourced warehouse and distribution facility. • Communicated with overseas vendors and customs brokers on a daily basis. Assessed and implemented company wide information system. • Supervised consolidation and liquidation of company warehouses.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

Activities and Societies: Fencing Team, Golf Team

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