Santa Monica, California, United States
Specializing in turning small businesses into structured, scalable companies - and helping established firms accelerate into their next phase of growth. Accomplished Senior Manager with over 15 years of international experience in management and transforming new initiatives into viable organizations. Entrepreneurial mindset with a demonstrated record of building high-performing teams and managing profitable operations. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and a results-driven approach. Success implementing systems across multiple functions with superior organizational and communication skills. Known for creating a positive workplace & culture where everyone loves to work!
Overseeing day-to-day operations, growth strategy, and cross-functional team performance in a full-service design-build firm. Leading the company’s transformation by implementing scalable systems, AI-driven automation, and data-informed decision-making across departments, including sales, finance, HR, field operations, and client services.
Collaborating with startups seeking to establish a presence in the US market. . Created business plans and operational strategies for new products and ventures. . Advised on process improvements to simplify workflows and boost efficiency. . Provided guidance to startups on logistics, market entry strategies, and team building.
*full-time until Sep 2022, consulting since then OGS is the largest Israeli-Palestinian startup accelerator. Over seven cohorts, OGS has graduated 200 entrepreneurs who have started 60 innovative startups from the ground up, raising $40+ million in external funding. • Consulted and collaborated with 30+ startup teams, key Strategic partners such as MIT and MassChallenge, and VC professionals to align startup objectives with overall business strategy and establish project milestones. • Mentored 100+ inaugural founders to enhance their managerial and leadership capabilities, guiding building successful teams. • Assisted 30+ startups in recruitment and achieving predetermined business goals. • Provided advisory support to the board of directors, chaired by former governor Deval Patrick, contributing insights to investment decisions. • Defined roles and processes for the business team, ensuring streamlined operations. • Offered guidance to individual businesses on revenue goals, growth strategies, and new income sources. • Cultivated a collaborative and harmonious work environment, prioritizing employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness. • Managed OGS's comprehensive recruitment process, including goal-setting, strategy development, building interview teams, screening candidates of 700 applicants, and conducting personal interviews. • Drove year-over-year organizational growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning. • Implemented best practices and management controls to deliver superior service to internal and external stakeholders.
MEB-Solutions was an early-stage startup aimed at connecting investors in industrialized countries with investment seekers from emerging economies. • Established core business processes. • Recruited, trained, and led a high-performing 12-person sales team. • Implemented market surveys for product-market fit. • Improved processes and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
ED-Investment is a private investment firm focused on establishing Paraguay's premier national sports betting company. • Established strategic foundation for a leading sports betting company in Paraguay. • Collaborated with Paraguayan government representatives for smooth financial, legal, and • professional operations. • Developed business models and budgets for competitive tenders. • Established legal entities for seamless operations in Paraguay.