Zoltan Szabo Email & Phone Number

Budapest, Hungary

The national federation of the Hungarian Waldorf education movementBesides daily office and general management tasks, I was responsible for the whole Waldorf education movement, which grew into Hungary's largest and most progressive alternative educational system and, proportionally the largest Waldorf network in the world, due to my efforts over the past decade. Key Responsibilities:• Advocacy work• Organizing and conducting regular board meetings, events, and AGMs, executing decisions• Communication (with media, community, local and EU decision-makers, and international organizations)• Preparation for decision-making, budget planning, P&L responsibility, HR, office and project managementMajor Achievements:• Secured a 4 billion HUF increase in subsidies for Waldorf schools• Prevented an 9 billion HUF decrease in subsidies for Waldorf schools • Achieved Hungarian and EU legislation reforms to protect Waldorf pedagogy on multiple occasions• Established a beneficial network with government decision-makers and other NGOs• Launched high-impact programs and organized large-scale events• Successfully managed, and reported grant applications and projects• Obtained 500 million HUF state support to cover increased utility charges of non-state institutions

Budapest, Hungary

(in a volunteer role since 05/2013)The social enterprise of the Hungarian Waldorf education movementFounded the enterprise to support the financial independence of the Waldorf education movement and to establish a legal entity for business activities undertaken by its members. The company’s primary role is to serve as the central procurement department for the Waldorf institutions.Key Responsibilities:• Planning and establishing the enterprise• Developing activities and supporting nationwide and local initiatives• Creating and executing the sales strategy for online and physical stores• P&L responsibility, HR, and office managementMajor Achievements:• Social Enterprise Award by the Citi Foundation• Reduced educational material expenses for Waldorf institutions by 80%• Arranged cost-effective joint energy procurement for non-state institutions

Budapest, Hungary

Forex and stock market training companyInspired by my interest in the financial market, I co-founded the company with a fellow college graduate. After a successful year, I chose to exit my investment to dedicate my efforts to the education sector.Key Responsibilities:• Designing and executing the sales strategy• Securing contracts with Swiss financial partners• Managing all back-office operationsMajor Achievements:• Developed an effective online and on-site training system• Reached profitability within six months

Budapest, Hungary

MAZDA, KIA, DAEWOO and HYUNDAI vehicle dealership and Door&Window trading and service companyMy journey to becoming the Managing Director (from 2006) involved climbing the entire career ladder, starting as an Administrator and advancing through roles such as Salesperson, Showroom Manager, and Commercial Director. This progression has provided me with a thorough understanding of the business world and entrepreneurial practices.Key Responsibilities:• Formulating and executing sales strategies• P&L responsibility, HR, showroom and workshop management• Planning and launching new business activitiesMajor Achievements:• Achieved outstanding sales volumes• Reanimated the national dealership network after market-crackdown • Launched a successful Window Modernization Program after the collapse of a state initiative

Bachelor Of Arts In Economics, Business Administration And Management

International Trade Manager, International Trade Administration And Management

Mediator, Mediation And Conflict Management

Course accredited by the Ministry of Justice.

English Bilingual High School Diploma, English Bilingual Class