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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Multi-million dollar catering company with two full service restaurants.• Managed all aspects of catering operations for corporate, nonprofit, and private events, ensuring exceptional customer service.• Developed menus, managed budgets, and led teams to execute flawless events.• Implemented cloud-based CRM and Menu database for efficient contract creation and finance collection.

Los Angeles, California, United States

A third party logistics company specializing in small package shipping via fixed-route scheduled delivery, dedicated fleet services, air freight, LTL services and other supply chain logistics services across the United States of America.Develop, maintain and grow relationships in the execution of the transportation & logistics procurement strategies with a specific focus on truckloads, LTL, drayage, warehousing, fulfillment and courier services.

Encino, Ca

The largest Conservative synagogue in the San Fernando Valley with over 1,200 member families.Responsible for seamless transition of catering operations from Starlite Kosher Caterers to LA|Kosher Catering, a department of Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue. Supervise 50+ staff in multiple food outlets that include onsite banquet facilities, off premise catering events, and a school lunch program for three private schools. Accountable for full departmental P&L of $2 million, inventory, purchasing, sales, event production, vendor coordination, payroll reports, kitchen oversight, and marketing strategies. Management of the HACCP plan.Key Achievements• Improved overall operations including food quality, quality controls, employee morale, overall profitability, and customer satisfaction.• Oversaw the sales and production of 400+ events per year with 25 to 3,000 attendees.• Manage Kosher School Lunch program for 3 private schools serving an estimated 500 students per day.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Large Kosher catering company that operated from 1970 until 2018 as the exclusive caterer for Valley Beth Shalom as well as other Jewish organizations and families all throughout the greater Los Angeles community. Initiated client needs assessments to determine specifications/requirements and developed customized proposals. Managed event and menu planning, a cross-functional team of 50+ banquet direct reports, and inventory control. Produced all events and functioned as Banquet Manager. Maintained financial records, managed payroll operations, and coordinated vendor relations.Key accomplishments include: - Drove operational success in a myriad of game-changing processes including execution of revenue-producing contracts, accounting oversight, sales and business development, and customer service excellence. - Served as the Banquet Manager for all events; conducted site visits to develop detailed event plans and guest flow for food, beverage, and service station placement. - Streamlined data management and tracking initiatives; designed and introduced a CRM application and transformed hard copy files and records into electronic medium.

Greater San Diego Area

Conservative synagogue with over 550 member families.Led efforts to strengthen operational efficiency and cost control, while driving fundraising and other income generating processes for non-profit religious organization, Maintained seven-acre property, supervised team of 15 staff, and balanced multi-million-dollar annual budgets. Established chart of accounts, including assets, liabilities, income, and expense tracking. Secured 501(c)(3) status for synagogue.Key Achievements• Worked closely with Board of Directors in developing strategic growth plans, along with introducinggovernance best practices. Revised organization’s bylaws and created staff handbook.• Enhanced annual fundraising by 75% during tenure, including campaign that raised $6 million forcongregation’s endowment and 60 planned gifts.• Spearheaded completion of $15 million capital campaign, supervising new construction and campusrenovation. Negotiated favorable arrangements with multiple non-profit tenants on campus.• Expanded membership from 480 to 540 members, planning and managing life cycle events and HighHoliday activities; represented organization with other Jewish and secular groups.

Greater San Diego Area

A secular Jewish nonprofit fundraising organization that provides grants to local, national and international affiliated agencies raising approximately $8 million annually. Allocations Administrator overseeing and monitoring distribution & usage of annual giving campaign totaling $8 million. Collaborated with client services and community organizations to strengthen client services. Assisted the fundraising staff with the development of needs statements and marketing materials. Served as a Finance Committee Member and oversaw the Israel Center and the Jewish Community Relations Council.Key accomplishments include: - Developed implementation plan for 2 Community Strategic Plan areas and created budgets for all 5 strategic plan areas totaling $250 million. - Developed the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and secured 501(c) (3) status for a new community organization. - Created and supervised six department budgets totaling $1.25 million. - Led community planning committees and presented plans and budgets to the Implementation Oversight Committee.

Sacramento, California Area

Mental health nonprofit organization providing counseling and psychiatric services to children and teens.Oversaw and strengthened the organization’s contract and grant management operations. Managed documentation and charting oversight department ensuring compliance with MediCal & Sacramento County requirements. Supervised 6 team members.Key accomplishments include: - Managed Sacramento County’s Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Mental Health Provider Contract; negotiated private contracts with other community agencies. - Executed contracts with Child Protective Service and arranged private contracts with other mental health agencies. - Successfully established the Annual Fundraising campaign; wrote the grant and secured funding comprised of federal and state grants totaling $275K within 6 months. Submitted program and financial progress reports to funding agencies. - Led process to revamp the organization’s by-laws and employee handbook, revise the mission, vision, and values. - Supervised the Volunteer Program and Program Coordinator and monitored the Family Resource Center. - Served as the Marketing Director; produced multiple marketing collateral materials and coordinated public relations and promotions for programs and activities.

Sacramento, California Area

A secular Jewish nonprofit fundraising organization that provides grants to local, national and international affiliated agencies raising approximately $2 million annually. Instituted financial controls and coordinated annual audits and tax filings. Prepared financial reports and maintained financial ledger, balance sheet, and the P/L statement. Managed the daily AP, AR invoicing, and general accounting with Sage software. Oversaw human resources, payroll and employee benefit program. Led operations related to the 4.5 acre property including negotiation of the non-profit tenant’s leasing arrangements. Maintained fundraising database via Raiser’s Edge fundraising program.Key accomplishments include: - Allocated $760K in annual funds, monitored distribution and usage. - Coordinated and executed eight annual campaign events. - Created and analyzed financial reports and presented findings to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees. - Developed the budget and planned expenditures. - Scheduled hearings, prepared materials, and processed material for agency allocation requests. - Reviewed and analyzed agency operating budgets for compliance with allocation requirements; ensured that beneficiary agencies are compliant with Federation and Budget Committee regulations and guidelines. - Coordinated and produced all campaign & community events. - Spearheaded campaign solicitation efforts including direct mail, telemarketing, solicitation assignment, and stewardship.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General