I am a highly organized and motivated associate with a background in finance. I started my career as stockbroker and moved to operations management to put my analytical & problem-solving skills to use. My mission is to responsibly manage the office’s resources while looking for opportunities to improve processes and procedures. To deliver quality information and reports in a quick and efficient manner to support office directors.I’m truly passionate about my work and always eager to connect with others in the field.
Alexander Zilberman Architecture P.C. (AZA), New York, NY, US, Operations Manager & Business Development Associate
At AZA, I am responsible for all administrative responsibilities including Finance, Marketing, Business Development, HR, and Operations. I have implemented new systems and procedures to streamline business operations and created a business development plan for the firm to expand into additional practice areas
▪ Responsible for human resources and talent development. Recruit and onboard new employees. Work with employees to set quarterly goals and ensure they have the resources to fulfill them
▪ Manage business and health insurance, negotiate new rates annually
▪ Monitor cash flow, created office budgets and fee projections and suggest cost saving techniques
▪ Oversee daily operations of the company
Gensler, New York, NY, US, Office Manager
Throughout my time at Gensler I created new processes and procedures to streamline operations and create order as the company grew. I led a team of 15 and coached and mentored members to create career goals and plans to achieve them. I worked with other offices to create uniform procedures across offices to utilize collaboration in solving inefficiencies.
Finance Associate:
▪Managed financials for the office move, ensured all costs are being monitored and approved
▪Practice Area budgets; worked with practice area leaders in the region to organize FY budgets, created new procedures to streamline efficiencies in creating and tracking budgets
▪Compiled information to review with office directors. Tracked and managed expenses throughout the year
▪Served as liaison between studio and local/corporate accounting departments
▪Worked closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate client billing
▪Monitored studio Accounts Receivable and assisted in collection efforts
▪Monitored and track project costs and maintained organized project contract files
▪Assisted Director of Finance on special projects
▪Provided training to Project Managers on internal systems and procedures
Office Services Manager:
▪Responsible for running the daily office operations for a 650 person firm
▪Coordinated office events and logistics
▪Planned, executed, tracked, & reported all general office services related operations
▪Oversaw the performance of the office services team and develop plans for skill development
▪Managed the control of the office services budgets
▪Regional Travel Manager, coordinated travel plans and run daily reports, negotiated annual rates with hotels
Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, US, Bachelors, Finance, Business Administration
