Launched and grew Automategiving.com, a cutting-edge platform that simplifies and automates the process of charitable giving.Developed strategic partnerships with nonprofits and corporate sponsors to enhance fundraising opportunities and maximize impact.Provided nonprofits with innovative fundraising tools and resources to increase donor engagement and retention.Led a talented team in developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies tailored to the unique needs of each… Show more Launched and grew Automategiving.com, a cutting-edge platform that simplifies and automates the process of charitable giving.Developed strategic partnerships with nonprofits and corporate sponsors to enhance fundraising opportunities and maximize impact.Provided nonprofits with innovative fundraising tools and resources to increase donor engagement and retention.Led a talented team in developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies tailored to the unique needs of each nonprofit. Show less

Fundraising:- In the past 5 years, with god's grace, I grew my regions donations by an average of 20% every year, doubling donations from when I started. • I developed cost effective strategies and created a fundraising plan to maximize region’s donor, and corporate donations. Identified, established and built relationships with potential donors and leaders in the community toincrease contributions and awareness. (Including Imams and/or Board members of Islamic… Show more Fundraising:- In the past 5 years, with god's grace, I grew my regions donations by an average of 20% every year, doubling donations from when I started. • I developed cost effective strategies and created a fundraising plan to maximize region’s donor, and corporate donations. Identified, established and built relationships with potential donors and leaders in the community toincrease contributions and awareness. (Including Imams and/or Board members of Islamic centers/school principals.)- By personally visiting over 200 Masjids and meeting with their management, I was able to reserve table events with announcements to raise funds at masajids at every Jummah for 6 months in a row, at unique masajids. - Responsible for obtaining opportunities at masajids to raise funds in Ramadan.- Identifying, compiling and managing a contact database for donors.- Coordinated and scheduled key note speakers for events, as needed.Outreach:- Served as HHRD’s regional public relations representative to promote community understanding and support for.• Organization. Spoke at meetings, fundraisers, and special events about HHRD and its services.Management:• Operated office and budget for fundraising and donation efforts in NYC Region.- Formulated policies for collecting and safeguarding donations; Managed cash and in-kind donations process, Including collections / receipts, updating donor database entries, and donor acknowledgments. • Directed staff and volunteers regarding solicitations, public relations, office management, clerical, and otherduties (including coordinating traveling and logistics of guests coming from overseas projects.) Improved their relationship with HHRD, maintaining a volunteer database.- Recognized staff and volunteer services on a regular basis, both formally and informally.• Managed clothing and food drives: Marketing, Volunteer involvement, sorting, boxing, loading containers, regulatory processes. Show less

•Act as a liaison between the headquarters and the area’s branches by making regular visits and interacting with management.•Be in charge of operational practices making sure that each branch runs smoothly and meets projected revenues and sales estimates.•Coordinate with, report and make recommendations to senior management in order to grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth. •Ensure that each branch delivers value and excellence to the… Show more •Act as a liaison between the headquarters and the area’s branches by making regular visits and interacting with management.•Be in charge of operational practices making sure that each branch runs smoothly and meets projected revenues and sales estimates.•Coordinate with, report and make recommendations to senior management in order to grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth. •Ensure that each branch delivers value and excellence to the clients.•Cultivate and grow a strong team of committed branch managers that will maintain profit margins and implement business plan.•Ensure that all projects are executed profitably and in compliance to standardized business practices.•Apply innovative approaches and techniques to keep updated with competition.•Thriving in a self-motivated environment while selling the largest selection of quality merchandise including; mattresses, bed frames, mattress protectors, headboards, sheets, pillows and more! •Remaining customer-centric at all times to promote the Sleepy’s brand and drive sales•Actively pursuing open customer tickets to ensure order fulfillment•Building and maintaining customer relationships to promote customer loyalty, gain referrals and elevate positive word-of-mouth advertising•Executing sales performance plans to improve showroom objectives as assigned by management•Assisting with the set-up and merchandising of showrooms and ensuring that all merchandise is tagged properly•Other responsibilities include, yet are not limited to: •Recruiting / Talent Acquisition: Sources resumes on job boards, professional and social networking sites Reviews, sorts, screens applications and resumes in order to recommend effective candidates. Participates in hiring events.•Ensuring corporate policies are being adhered to at all times and additional tasks as assigned by the Market Director. Show less

•Oversees all operational aspects of running a store in a fast paced retail environment. Supports goal achievement of the overall organization, district and store through modeling and coaching strong salesmanship and positive behaviors, driving customer satisfaction and retention goals, and coordinating relationships within the Mall, Neighboring Best Buy Stores and the local Community at large. Directly lead a staff of 8 or more employees and oversee all operational aspects of running a… Show more •Oversees all operational aspects of running a store in a fast paced retail environment. Supports goal achievement of the overall organization, district and store through modeling and coaching strong salesmanship and positive behaviors, driving customer satisfaction and retention goals, and coordinating relationships within the Mall, Neighboring Best Buy Stores and the local Community at large. Directly lead a staff of 8 or more employees and oversee all operational aspects of running a Best Buy Mobile stand-alone store (P&L management, back office, cash handling, labor management, and scheduling, etc.• Oversee Inventory Shrink Programs and Merchandising Standards (inventory control, merchandising/store appearance, promotions, displays, signage, pricing, etc.) • Analyzes store's performance indicators against team selling behaviors and goals; develop action plans to address objectives and achieve desired business results. • Source, hire, and train staff• Oversee effective planning of team meetings and Training/Development Workshops. • Conduct weekly 1-on-1 consultations with employees, and provide coaching recognition and feedback in such a way that creates an open and approachable culture in the store.• Conduct Sales and Service role-plays to assist staff in providing complete solutions to each customer. Show less

•Responsible for improving the overall business of this huge 8 bay automotive repair facility. (More than doubled sales by the end of the 1st month). •Managed and marketed service department by directly interacting and assisting customers. Conducted invoicing and reporting. •Marketing and sales management of used automobiles. •Recruited and conducted assessment of potential applicants and current employees. Supervised Shop Foreman and other technicians.

•Hired by a firm that had a private equity fund and that specialized in obtaining distressed properties. Assembled foreclosure lists and conducted other searches for potential properties for sale as a buyer. Responsible for locating and gaining direct contact with foreclosed and otherwise distressed owners to negotiate and facilitate sale of properties. Also, conducted Marketing and cost Analysis for buying purposes.•General Supervision of all properties, both commercial and… Show more •Hired by a firm that had a private equity fund and that specialized in obtaining distressed properties. Assembled foreclosure lists and conducted other searches for potential properties for sale as a buyer. Responsible for locating and gaining direct contact with foreclosed and otherwise distressed owners to negotiate and facilitate sale of properties. Also, conducted Marketing and cost Analysis for buying purposes.•General Supervision of all properties, both commercial and residential, both rental and ones for sale. Represented general contractor as a project manager to rehabilitate properties. Responsible for accessing, negotiating and awarding all contracts including mechanical ones. Did all buying related to construction materials. Supervised in-house and sub contracted construction crews.•Responsibilities pertaining to property management of rental properties included advertising vacancies thru the various marketing campaigns that I formulated, organizing all leads, accessing applicants, assembling lease agreements and collection of rents etc. (Most properties where I was responsible for collecting rent ended up being over 100% collected annually!) •Responsible for all related bookkeeping and administrative work associated with general contracting / project management of rentals and properties that needed to be rehabilitated before selling.•Marketing/Sales of Real Estate, including assisting with financing solutions. Conducted various marketing campaigns that I formulated specific to the properties for sale, organized flow of sales leads, conducted viewings, facilitated the sale by assisting potential buyer with documentation, liaising with potential buyer, credit repair firm, mortgage broker, attorneys and seller to negotiate and finalize sales of properties. Show less

•Note: Most individuals are not familiar with this type of work. There are days that one is on the telephone literally for as many as 12 hours a day selling customers “the idea of renewing their lease agreement (Collections). However, much time is spent in the field (ninety percent of the time it is in high crime areas) conducting collections and repossessions in the homes and work places of customers. Executive decision-making takes place on re-selling or renewing a given customer or to refuse… Show more •Note: Most individuals are not familiar with this type of work. There are days that one is on the telephone literally for as many as 12 hours a day selling customers “the idea of renewing their lease agreement (Collections). However, much time is spent in the field (ninety percent of the time it is in high crime areas) conducting collections and repossessions in the homes and work places of customers. Executive decision-making takes place on re-selling or renewing a given customer or to refuse to continue to do business with them. These tasks require the very best of people skills. One is only successful at it if one is very mature, can think clearly under pressure, and is not afraid to hold others responsible. This is a life threatening position in my opinion, where mere persuasion will not do- you need to be at your very best during negotiations. There are many tactics and procedures to follow during the entire 12+hour business day. I was regarded as one of the many true experts in this industry as I was immensely successful!•As a GM, directly supervising a team of seven to eight Associates including a Customer Accounts Manager and a Sales Manger.•As a GM is responsible for collecting over a hundred thousand dollars worth of potential lease income per month. Resolution of customer service issues. Various management tasks such as goal setting & training in collections and customer service. Upholding policies and procedures, cash flow management, store appearance and administration, inventory and HR Management etc.•As a Customer Accounts Manager In Wethersfield, CT Store (1200 customer store, 2nd highest volume store in the company, out of 52 total) was directly held responsible for collection of over one hundred and seventy thousand dollars of potential lease income each month. I was credited as a Customer Accounts Manager to have collected over 100% of potential lease income for more than one year. Show less

•Supervised up to five Store Managers and about forty entry level sales associates simultaneously in a furniture store / department store environment (Very similar to a Big Lots Retail Store). Handled all aspects of human resources, marketing, general auditing of registers/daily transactions and inventory, maintained security surveillance equipment, studied and analyzed videos for loss prevention investigative purposes.•Reported directly to and worked closely with CEO on overall… Show more •Supervised up to five Store Managers and about forty entry level sales associates simultaneously in a furniture store / department store environment (Very similar to a Big Lots Retail Store). Handled all aspects of human resources, marketing, general auditing of registers/daily transactions and inventory, maintained security surveillance equipment, studied and analyzed videos for loss prevention investigative purposes.•Reported directly to and worked closely with CEO on overall security, auditing, merchandising as per company policy, general management etc. Assisted with purchasing Accounts Payable and bookkeeping. Created sales systems, operation and procedure manuals, organized management meetings. Directly responsible for supervision of all scheduling, training and performance evaluation of all store managers and associates. Also responsible for enforcement of all promotional activity of company per its policy Show less

•Focus was on Hi-Volume Sales. •During pursuing of higher university education. Assumed responsibility in monitoring, meeting and maintaining sales as per industry standards per company specifications. Responsibilities included creating a store readiness environment in order to maximize sales, by utilizing current promotions. Promotions included sales of: hardware and services such as; Direct TV, Radio Shack Credit Applications, Hardware Installations, Extended Service Options… Show more •Focus was on Hi-Volume Sales. •During pursuing of higher university education. Assumed responsibility in monitoring, meeting and maintaining sales as per industry standards per company specifications. Responsibilities included creating a store readiness environment in order to maximize sales, by utilizing current promotions. Promotions included sales of: hardware and services such as; Direct TV, Radio Shack Credit Applications, Hardware Installations, Extended Service Options, Pre-paid Cellular Services, Alltel Cellular Services, Verizon Wireless Services, Sprint PCS and Sprint Long Distance Services. Performed supervising tasks at the Bergenfield, New Jersey location. Tasks included payroll maintenance, shipment documentation, inventory control, and the training of new hire sales associates.•Transferred to Emporia, Kansas location. Excelled incredibly, assisted in the 40% increase in sales and overall store performance. Other duties included maintaining anti-theft and loss prevention along with other Assistant Manager tasks. Show less

•I started out here as a Sales associate and worked my way up to every management position that existed in this apparel retailer! I was a big part of taking them from 1 location to 32! Areas of responsibilities entailed, yet, not limited to: Enforcement and training of customer service application as per company policy and the enforcement and training of sales acceleration. Directly responsible for, consistently monitoring and investigating: loss prevention, inventory control, employee… Show more •I started out here as a Sales associate and worked my way up to every management position that existed in this apparel retailer! I was a big part of taking them from 1 location to 32! Areas of responsibilities entailed, yet, not limited to: Enforcement and training of customer service application as per company policy and the enforcement and training of sales acceleration. Directly responsible for, consistently monitoring and investigating: loss prevention, inventory control, employee evaluation. Also, assisted in new site acquisition and supervised site closure/liquidation, and/or relocation. Directly responsible for, overall business and personal sales acceleration. Interviewing, hiring, thoroughly training, purchasing, tediously merchandising to industry standards/specifications and supervision of general record keeping and inventory. Show less

•Directly responsible for, consistently monitoring and investigating: loss prevention,inventory control, employee evaluation, customer training and quality control for this clothing retailer. Also,assisted in site acquisition for future prospect ventures. Supervised site closure/liquidation, and/or relocation.•Salesperson / Customer Service ManagerGenerally performed as Quality Assurance/General Manager. Duties included, overviewof employee and customer behavior in order… Show more •Directly responsible for, consistently monitoring and investigating: loss prevention,inventory control, employee evaluation, customer training and quality control for this clothing retailer. Also,assisted in site acquisition for future prospect ventures. Supervised site closure/liquidation, and/or relocation.•Salesperson / Customer Service ManagerGenerally performed as Quality Assurance/General Manager. Duties included, overviewof employee and customer behavior in order to ensure efficient exchange of consumer,merchant relationship. Main focus of interest was the enforcement and training ofcustomer service application as per company policy and the enforcement and training of sales acceleration for this clothing retailor Show less