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Manasquan, New Jersey, Us

SaaS provider to assist local governments in managing critical processes.• Work with outside consultant to review monthly budget vs actual, as well as strategize to improve long-term projection model.• Review all financial and HR systems in order to create processes for new user manuals.• Handle AR/AP, payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and any HR issues that may arise.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Led all financial, real estate, and compliance functions for a high-performing and expanding urban charter school network currently serving 2,100 students across 7 campuses with annual revenue in excess of $45-50MM.• Responsible to monitor all finance and accounting activity as well as extensive real estate and facilities management transactions.• Oversaw an approximately $50MM budget, working with Exec Director to resolve hiring shortages, budget issues, and management challenges.• Finalized simultaneous purchase of two large school buildings in central Newark, NJ, with an overall transaction value above $20MM.• Ensured financial, legal, and regulatory compliance for approximately $20MM in federal, state and private grants.• Cultivated a diverse network of relationships ranging from real-estate developers to large banking and financial institutions.• Completed annual financial and related tax data in a timely fashion for independent auditor leading to a “clean audit” for 2022/23.

New York, New York, Us

Director of Business/CFO for Classical Charter Schools, a high-performing network of charter schools launched in 2005 providing a classical education to a current enrollment of more than 1500 disadvantaged minority Grade K-8 students in the South Bronx. Responsible to manage all financial, legal, budgeting, HR, real estate, development and certain non-academic related activities. Worked closely with the Executive Director on strategic business planning, fundraising and real-estate activities related to facilities acquisition and development. • Led network-wide business team with an operating budget of $30MM. • Oversaw all accounting, budgeting and HR administration duties for more than 225 employees.• Cultivated and improved business relationships ranging from real-estate developers to large banking and financial institutions.• Ensured legal and regulatory compliance with State & Federal agencies.• Worked closely with third-party financial and legal consultants.• Created annual financial and tax filings with independent auditor.• Introduced fundraising initiatives and opportunities to Executive Director and Board.• Executed all payroll and staff reimbursement responsibilities (over $18 million annually).• Worked directly with City and State authorities on opening future schools and facilities.

Hoboken, New Jersey, Us

Co-founded in 2009 and grew the first bilingual K-8 educational institution in New Jersey; personally managed finance and operational tasks for 2013-2014 school year. Applied expertise in operations, corporate finance, strategic planning and annual budgeting for HoLa; obtained and maintained all necessary permits and zoning approvals.* Led team in advising on funding to plan and build a brand-new $15M school facility; continued to acquire funding for ongoing renovations and working capital from local bank.* Oversaw finance and operations in 2013/2014. * Secured one of only 6 State Charters in 2009.* Created all pro formas to document schools financial viability.* Secured loan for working capital from local bank.

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Part of senior management team of Arbie Development, LLC, a vertically integrated owner, developer, and property manager of residential and commercial properties in the New York City area. Corporate mission is to deliver creative living and work spaces through better building design approaches and response to client needs and preferences. Projections reflect building, repositioning and operating 1,000,000 sqft of residential, office, and mixed-use properties by 2020. Financial focus is on providing investor transparency and minimizing risk through stable and predictable ROIs that surpass S&P 500 thresholds.* Initiate and monitor all financial procedures and controls.* Produce all departmental and project reports and perform all financial and real estate modeling.* Secure and negotiate Debt/Equity for real estate projects.* Negotiate financial and operating agreements with banks, investors, etc. * Participate in tax planning and initiatives.* Assist in improving various in-house functions, such as HR, software selection and development, and strategic planning.

Clearwater, Florida, Us

Co-founded and grew this consulting firm to provide a variety of enterprise solutions for the senior care industry sector. Focus on management services, sales, operations, restructuring and financial challenges. Prepare and deliver client-specific marketing materials, consolidated pro formas and valuation models.* Built and motivated a team of 30+ professionals and $6M in yearly revenue through long-term client engagements.* Key participant in performing due diligence for a client’s $20M purchase of two skilled nursing facilities.* Secured two long-term engagements to guide market audits and resolve client occupancy issues.

Directed all business, HR, finance, legal, administrative and office operations with 20-person team for this real estate data and analytics provider. Instituted and maintained all corporate financials and annual budgets.* Conceived and launched a comprehensive marketing program for entering the B2B real estate sector; liaised with web developers and designers to roll out the new offering in Q4, 2012.* Worked with sister fund of $10M to buy and sell distressed homes and small commercial properties.* Implemented a combined digital and traditional sales strategy for eight different industry groups.

Joined initial executive team to successfully build and grow the entire company from scratch and raised large funding for this startup venture. Guided funding acquisition and overall business development. Prepared and delivered yearly GAAP financials and closing reports.* Rapidly guided this company into a regional market leader with four separate sites, $25M in revenue, over 300 staff and over $100M in P&L accountability.* Raised over $135M in debt, equity and construction loans from private equity and large commercial banks.* Personally negotiated the seamless purchase of $50M independent living facility.* Automated and improved various in-house functions, such as HR, IT and insurance.

Paris, Fr

Responsible for driving sales of European equities to US-based funds, while providing effective investment strategies for a diverse client base. Fully familiar with mutual/hedge funds, international equities and equity-linked products.* Personally generated over $3M in net sales commissions, or 15% of overall group revenue, during tenure.* Interacted with ten other institutional sales professionals to ensure US division met or exceeded performance goals.

Expertly advised on funding acquisition for financing international airport development projects. Closely collaborated with major investment banks to arrange and deliver suitable financial solutions. Established and maintained different operational models and accurate documentation.* Negotiated with national airport operators, regional construction entities and New York investment banking firms.* Produced cash flow models and pro forma financial statements for projects in foreign markets – Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Key participant with the Emerging markets proprietary trading group.

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Provided detailed support for traders involved in dollar/non-dollar deals through the Non-Dollar Government Trading Desk.

Masters Of Business, International Finance

Ba, International Relations