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Tel Aviv District, Israel

1. Co-founded Apollo Pharma to bring eco-friendly and health-conscious food products to the Israeli market. Developed strategic global partnerships in veganism, functional nutrition, medicinal plants, and sustainable packaging.2. Managed market entry, regulatory compliance, branding, advertising, distribution, and finances.3. Pioneered Better Place, Apollo's major new venture, aimed at reducing plastic waste through innovative and sustainable consumer products.4. Launched Better Gum - the first plastic-free chewing gum, aligning with the brand's principles of plastic-free, sugar-free, vegan, and sustainable packaging.5. Currently developing Better Mints and Better Chocolate, focused on delivering quality, environmentally responsible, health-conscious products.6. Conducted extensive research and development to formulate new vegan recipes and identify sustainable packaging materials to replace plastics.7. Built a talented team of food scientists, designers, marketers and operations specialists to bring Better Place products from concept to market.8. Secured initial seed funding and actively pursuing Series A financing to scale up manufacturing and expand domestic and international distribution.9. Establishing Apollo Pharma and Better Place as leading brands in ethical, eco-conscious food products and setting new sustainability standards in the industry.10. Passionate about entrepreneurship, social responsibility, health and environmental impact through business innovation. Excited to make Better Place an iconic, purpose-led brand.

Tel Aviv District, Israel

1. Assisted in teaching MBA courses focusing on theoretical and practical aspects of business consulting.2. Engaged in developing course materials and guiding students through complex business scenarios, leveraging industry experience.

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

1. Managed national chain of 10 retail locations and e-commerce site for leading fitness nutrition brand. Led team of 50 employees.2. Partnered with Founder on strategic planning and vision. Converted to digital services to address COVID-19 impacts.3. Oversaw annual budgeting, set sales goals, and made key decisions on new projects and partnerships.4. Led successful national rollout of new product line through stores and website. Grew online sales by 25%.5. Represented the company at major fitness and nutrition trade conventions globally. Established strategic relationships with suppliers and partners.6. Promoted culture of quality service and expertise in fitness nutrition. Conducted staff training programs on latest sports science and supplement trends.7. Passionate about health, fitness and empowering people to achieve their athletic goals. Contributed significantly to brand growth and recognition during tenure.

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

1. Managed team of 20-25 across 5 retail locations to drive sales and provide excellent service. Set and monitored goals.2. Directed all professional operations including new product development, formulations, and quality control. Made executive decisions on supplement lines.3. Led business development activities including introducing new service offerings, expanding partnerships, and growing distribution channels.4. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, logistics, franchises, and suppliers on strategic initiatives.5. Worked closely with local production facilities and international importers to develop and launch new supplement products.6. Built training programs to onboard new hires and ensure the team provided knowledgeable, consultative sales experiences.7. Recruited talented branch managers and sales associates. Coached team members and helped advance their careers.8. Passionate about health, wellness and providing customers with science-backed nutrition solutions for an active lifestyle.

Israel

1. Selected to lead international team of 9 MBA students through prestigious Tel Aviv University Consulting Program.2. Partnered with Bank's Strategy Department to develop an innovative digital value proposition targeting tech-savvy consumers and SMBs.3. Conducted extensive research leveraging primary and secondary sources and case studies of global banks and fintech disruptors.4. Led bi-weekly client meetings to align on goals, surface insights, and socialize recommendations.5. Proposed digital platform offering personalized financial tools, interactive content, digital concierge, and access to experts on-demand. Focused on user experience, convenience and relationship-building.6. Presented final recommendations to senior executive leadership and received highly positive feedback. The bank is currently working to implement proposal.7. Gained hands-on experience guiding complex strategic project from research to final presentation. Strengthened problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication and consulting skills.

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

1. Contributed to expansion from 2 to 4 retail locations by supporting opening of new Kfar-Saba branch.2. Worked closely with Owner to develop operations procedures and sales methodologies that are still utilized today as company standards.3. Helped develop and launch franchise model to support company growth. Conducted market research and created business plans and legal templates.4. Developed and introduced new proprietary supplement brands that are still top-sellers nationwide. Researched ingredient formulations, found strategic manufacturing partners and led product launch campaigns.5. Leveraged passion for health and fitness along with supplement expertise to build brand, expand distribution, and drive double-digit sales growth during tenure.6. Played a key role in strategic planning and building processes and infrastructure to scale up the growing nutrition supplement business.

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, With Emphasis On Biotechnology

► Graduated Summa Cum Laude – GPA 97% ► Dean's List for two consecutive years ► Received an Academic Excellence Scholarship, awarded.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

► Double major: - Strategy and Entrepreneurship - Business Consulting and Global Management ► Participation in the Global Business Studies.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biology, General

► Dr. Eran Elinav's laboratory, Department of Immunology ► Studies conducted in English ► Thesis: "The role of the gut microbiome.

Transfer Program In Biology

► Dean's List for two consecutive years