Chief Operating Officer (Hybrid Remote)                                                      2017 – Present

Cooltech Mechanical Group                                                                     New York City, New York

 

Strategically direct business-related and financial operations for the parent company of a conglomerate of four industrial corporations (Cooltech Technical HVAC Maintenance & Service Corporation, Bessen Production & Manufacturing Engineering Solutions, Premium Paneling & CT Conveyors). Simultaneously, begin full-charge redesign of electronic and printed media advertising, branding and collateral production in an amazing team environment. Exercise extreme adaptability in senior cross-functional roles as needed.

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Estate Property Operations Manager                                                                                    2016

Confidential Ultra-High Net-Worth Entity (NDA)                                                  Toronto, Ontario

 

Planned estate property operations for a 52,000 sq. ft. unfinished state-of-the-art lakeside estate - facility. Liaised with 16 construction department heads that managed 80+ full-time construction workers to develop in-depth maintenance procedures, manuals, and plans for all technical systems; allocated future domestic personnel; coordinated operations with family’s existing staff of chauffeurs, pilots, domestic staff of alternative residences, and corporate representatives.

 

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Chief Financial Officer – Estate Property Manager                                                  2006 – 2015

Synod & Confidential International Dignitary                                          New York City, New York

 

In this Magnum Opus position of my career, I managed all financial and property-related operations for an international non-profit corporation from its historic landmarks property (5-floor Manhattan brownstone) and other properties (USA and France). Supervised 14 personnel. Worked closely with the President and an international board of directors while exercising energy, extreme discretion, confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times.

 

• Superbly managed financial and business operations with a long list of significant accomplishments as highlighted in the "Achievements" section of this site;

• Ensured the professional & efficient running of multiple locations of varied-use properties (ultra-high net-worth historic landmark residential estate, commercial, light industrial, art studio-gallery-museum, as well as, rural properties);

• Allocated, assessed, developed, supervised, retained & terminated personnel;

• Steered construction & multi-million-dollar restoration, renovation & building preservation. Liaised with architects, engineers, contractors, lawyers, accountants, financial planners & other professionals;

• Superbly organized & executed special residential & organizational events (foreign dignitary receptions, antique/art exhibits, cultural meetings, conferences & other special occasions);

• Utilized superior organization and strategic planning in office administration and all aspects of management, IT-security integrity, property & other tangible asset acquisitions & sales. Constantly drew upon creativity and significant experience in computer hardware/software while pursuing a personable, human and relationship-based environment;

• Identified problems and proposed solutions, assisted with property asset insurance, estate planning, audits, and international legal asset documentation matters;

      

                        

Project Manager & Facility Director                                                                                        2014

AZCC Builders Incorporated                                                New York City/Long Island, New York

 

Managed the business and renovation activities of a professional New York City-based renovation, reconstruction and remodeling corporation with multiple residential and commercial projects. Temporarily replaced head Operations/Construction Project Manager (Engineer) during his absence.

 

• Managed the day-to-day business operations with owner/president; acted as liaison with clients, architects, engineers, artisans, suppliers and other professionals;

• Functioned as Construction Project Manager at multiple locations; represented owner as needed;  conducted meetings; assisted with negotiations; oversaw timeline aspects and budgetary considerations;

• Organized and operated new central warehouse facility, equipment/supply distribution operations, project workflow, inventory purchases and select general administrative functions;

 

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Assistant Manager                                                                                                                      2006

Brodock Press – Advanced Digital Services                                           Capital Region, New York

 

Provided extensive technical support in all aspects of digital asset management / online archiving and printing services for multiple high-profile clients from NYC and tristate area;

 

• Assisted in numerous high-end publication preparation of prepress department using industry-related software/hardware & professional industry equipment (digital & traditional SLR cameras, flatbed/drum scanners and printers);

• Provided technical support and trouble-shooting for server and system-related issues using Xinet X Webnative; Flashnet for Unix; Norton Ghost to ensure organization-wide data integrity;

• Participated in i-Way Prime comprehensive online print-shop workflow integration.

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General Manager – Creative Services Director                                                         

HTM Publishing                                                                                         Capital Region, New York

 

Managed primary business office & nine storage facilities with major reorganization of workflow procedures. Decisively lead and improved many aspects of international retail-wholesale, shipping & warehousing operations. Produced graphic design projects for direct marketing sales strategies for 8,000 books, DVDs, art, and jewelry items. Remodeled store-boutique. Procured art and jewelry items from foreign countries. Directed IT-services team. Developed and managed policies, procedures and systems. Hired, trained and supervised 15 personnel. Assisted with museum acquisitions and art studio production.

 

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Graphical & Technical Communications Manager                                                                 

Ministry of Finance                                                                                                   Toronto, Ontario

 

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Management Training Assistant                                                                                                 

Ontario Power Generation (OPG)                                                                          Toronto, Ontario

 

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Procurements Manager & Printing Services Coordinator                                                              

Bank of America  - North California Human Resources Center              San Francisco, California

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