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Senior Management Executive

Operations ~ Start-Ups ~ Business Plan Development ~ Financial Services ~ Training

Marketing ~ Sales Leadership ~ Driving Business Growth ~ Executive-Level Relations

         Possess substantial experience in consultative leadership and the complete spectrum of operations management from staffing and business plan development, to sales management and budgeting.

         Strong ability to establish cohesive working relationships with all levels of an organization.

         Able to analyze, identify, and implement innovative solutions to fuel revenues and profitability.

         Excel at strategically steering projects to maximize use of resources, advance productivity, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and achieve aggressive performance goals.

         Skilled at competitive research, vendor management, public speaking/presentations, and human resources functional areas such as recruiting, training, performance management, and conflict resolution.

         Highly effective communicator; able to coordinate, empower and guide cross-functional teams in accomplishing objectives and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth, and diverse environment.

         Instrumental in launching multi-award-winning website (ABCmouse.com) in both home and classroom versions, with curriculum used by more than 20,000 classrooms throughout the United States and around the world.

Kid Orange Tech, Boca Raton FL, 2010 to Present

President

         Played an integral role in launching start-up of ABCmouse.com which offers full curriculum for preschool, pre-k and kindergarten in subjects of reading, mathematics, science, social studies, art, and music.

         Sourced and hired highly qualified educators to implement go-to-market plan as well as 18 support staff, and assembled kick-off kit to aid schools in rolling out ABCmouse.com.

         Resourcefully customized Nook tablets to be circulated to top 100 CEOs in corporate education, resulting in 73 requests for in-person meetings to acquire additional information.

         Aligned and mobilized highly motivated sales professionals and educational specialists across three regions to educate school systems on benefits of technology-based learning.

         Negotiated reseller agreements with Apple, Promethean, Dell, and Samsung to provide hardware devices which support portable interactive technology, adding additional $264K to bottom line.

         Proactively cultivated strategic alliances with Early Learning Association and Kaplan Learning to bolster sales across individual school systems.

         Joined forces with plastic mold company to create customized childproof protective case for iPad.

         Designed pilot program for Department of Defense to allow deployed service men and women to participate in online learning experience by recording stories for children in their own voice, thereby optimizing parental connection while overseas.

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         Devised three-credit course (Interactive Technology Learning Skills) for College of Education at Lynn University.

         Secured sales contracts with 50 leading educational corporations nationwide to generate $1M in monthly revenues and consistent growth of 20% each month.

         Conducted studies to validate ABCmouse.com elevated standardized test scores, including research findings by Florida International University who studied 18,000 Dade County students and concluded online learning tool dramatically improved overall student performance.

         Designed and built call center targeted at school systems to improve B2B market share by penetrating untapped market; currently at stage one of operation and averaging 100 sales per week representing an additional $79K in monthly revenues.

Principal Financial Group, New York, 2003 to 2008

Regional President

         Authored comprehensive business plan to facilitate expansion into Northeast market consisting of 14 states.

         Delivered influential and inspiring leadership throughout Northeast division to qualify for Top Management recognition for five consecutive years.

         Oversaw 12 Managing Directors and 650 registered advisors, with direct supervision of 43 personnel in regional area.

         Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members within departments which included Sales, Financial Planning, Compliance, Finance, and Leasing.

         Project-managed deployment of financial planning and pension services initiatives to multiple offices.

         Leveraged tact and diplomacy to address and swiftly resolve personnel issues, striving to optimize team unification and productivity.

AXA Advisors, New York Northeast Division, Pacific Rim Division, Florida Caribbean Division, 1987 to 2003

Executive Vice President

         Orchestrated financial planning initiatives across several offices to meet or exceed defined targets.

         Evaluated, coached, and motivated personnel within Sales, Financial Planning, Compliance, Finance, and Leasing departments.

         Directed150 geographically-dispersed financial planners while consistently ensuring and enforcing department-wide compliance with industry regulations and corporate guidelines.

Master's Degree, Strassford University, London

Bachelor's Degree, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida

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Financial Planning Association

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NAME OF HIRING PERSON

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Dear__________________:

Are you seeking an accomplished, financially savvy and methodical senior management executive with a consistent track record of success in organizational leadership? I am currently exploring new career opportunities and believe I can make a positive contribution to your bottom-line performance. To acquaint you with my background, I am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to excellent academic and industry credentials, I bring to you a seasoned background in all facets of operations leadership, and outstanding expertise in financial services, start-ups, and strategic planning. My experience in human resources is also considerable as evidenced by training personnel, conducting performance appraisals, diffusing conflicts, and ensuring constant regulatory compliance. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary business acumen, advanced skills in market research and analysis, and exemplary process improvement capabilities which are imperative to ensuring cost-effective, progressive, and profitable company operations.

If we can schedule a time to speak, you will find that I am extremely well-positioned and qualified to deliver immediate and long-term results, with a continual commitment to supporting you in not only attaining, but exceeding your goals. I am eager to discuss how my substantial experience uniquely matches your current and future needs, and look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy