Results-focused leader offering extensive experience in

driving business to maximize operational and financial performance

  Over 20 years of executive-level and direct management experience, with track record of success in delivering results; key achievements include:

  Steered business through multiple leadership transitions and large competitor launches as well as economic crash (2008) and natural catastrophes (Super Storm Sandy-2012) to continue to thrive under extremely challenging conditions; 1991-present

  Grew business to $3.5M in annual sales, reflecting 125% increase in revenue; 2003-2007

  Drove 500% increase in annual profits through strategic staffing, cost reductions, inventory control, and purchasing practices; 2003-2007

  Collaborated in design, layout, budgeting, contracting, financing, and build out of space, tripling size to accommodate and support robust business growth; 2003

  Substantially boosted efficiency and quality of operations by spearheading transition from manual registers to technology-driven POS system

  Recipient of Nassau County Legislature Certificate of Recognition-Oceanside Beautification Award; 2004

  Recognized with UJA Community Service Award; 2012

  Expertise in directing full-scope operations ranging from start-ups and expansions, human resources, sales, marketing/advertising, customer service, inventory control, procurement, and merchandising through multi-department management, regulatory compliance, administrative, accounting, budgeting, and P&L; sharp business acumen backed by Bachelor Degree in Accounting

  Motivating, hands-on leader who excels in hiring, training, developing, and directing high-performance teams; equally effective in independent and collaborative roles

  Dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills vital to productively interfacing with all business stakeholders, from customers and vendors/suppliers to contractors and staff

  Exceptional work ethic developed over decades as entrepreneur; solutions-focused professional leveraged to succeed in achieving and surpassing company goals

Jandi's Natural Market-Long Island, NY 1991-Present

President/CEO/Owner; 2008-Current

President/CEO/Co-Owner; 1991-2008

  Steer full-scope operations, successfully assuming ownership of family-owned business in 1991 and subsequently growing to Long Island s largest independently owned natural food market (6K sq. ft.), with multi-million dollars in annual revenue production

  Actively coordinate and oversee operations of multiple departments including Produce, Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Bulk Personal Care, and Food Service

  Effectively hire, train, schedule, and direct all management/supervisory and associate staff, with additional accountability for personnel administration; employ as many as 32 staff

  Proficiently manage financial functions, from budgeting, cost controls and P&L analysis through accounting, payroll and tax reporting

  Strategically control and purchase inventory to maintain optimal stock levels based on real-time and projected consumer and industry trends

  Develop and implement effective merchandising plans to influence consumer buying habits and drive sales growth

  Maximize target market reach by planning and contracting multi-media advertising programs; spans cable TV, social media and print/newspaper, among others

  Consistently ensure critical compliance with broad range of Federal and State regulations

  Expertly consult with customers on health-related issues and provide informed recommendations on complementary and alternative medical solutions

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Planet Health-Bayshore, NY 1994-2001

Owner/General Manager

  Capitalizing on industry expertise and emerging trends, successfully launched business, from design, build out and organizational structuring through start-up financing, staffing, purchasing, marketing, advertising, and merchandising strategies

  Steered all operations through P&L; subsequently opted to close store to focus time and resources on building Jandi s brand

Additional auditing experience as Staff Accountant with Coopers and Lybrand; details on request

Bachelor Degree in Accounting w/minor in Business Administration and Psychology

State University of New York at Albany

Board Member, Secretary and President, Natural Products Association-East Region; 1993-2003

  Sat on National Board and collaborated in defining and establishing organization policies and actions

  Participated in lobbying initiatives at both Federal and State level

Youth Director, United Synagogue Youth, Temple Hillel-Valley Stream, NY; 1993-2006

  Planned and coordinated weekly programs along with wide range of events as well as contracted transportation services and group attendance at major venues for 3 separate youth groups; included managing 4-6 advisors and directly reporting to Youth Committee