David Taitel Email & Phone Number

60090

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

• Designed restaurant interior layout to maximize production efficiencies• Planned and scheduled construction sprints with multiple subcontractors• Coordinated building inspections with construction milestones• Directed entire business operation, administered budget, P&L strategy, and financial planning• Responsible for inventory management and equipment maintenance schedules• Managed and facilitated all payroll activities including federal & state tax filings• Executed a 5 year plan resulting in a profitable exit strategy

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

• Provided full-service account management from acquisition through delivery; created a high client retention rate by offering ongoing support services and additional consulting, including trainings and enhancements• Responsible for comprehensive project management of enterprise level eCommerce development; project integrations include CRM, ERP, accounting, transactional email, warehouse management and other systems• Generated new clients by offering technological support and development services for existing eCommerce sites; acquired 40 new clients in the first year with a 95% customer retention rate into the second year of the program

Wheeling, Illinois, United States

• Led development team to launch a Magento eCommerce site featuring more than 100,000 products• Supervised staff of 30, including 7 full-time salaried managers• Overhauled employee training, transaction processes, and financial reporting systems• Increased profitability 8% by reducing expenses and waste• Planned and implemented comprehensive strategic marketing campaigns• Managed all phases of purchasing, receiving, and inventory control• Secured favorable pricing by negotiating with over 150 vendors and suppliers• Conducted multiple trade show events and local community charity fund raisers• Responsible for all aspects of a $3 million annual retail hobby business

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Developed and executed a business plan for a retail hobby shop• Implemented a marketing strategy to attract local customers• Acquired Venture Hobbies as part of the growth plan in the 3rd year