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Education
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Zack Stein

Bentleigh East,VIC

Summary

A dynamic and strategic professional with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne, specialising in Finance and Management. Zack brings a robust background in business consulting, marketing coordination, and entrepreneurship, with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation across various sectors. Zack excels in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, evidenced by his ability to meet stringent targets and develop effective marketing strategies. His diverse skill set includes advanced problem-solving, exceptional communication, and strong business acumen, making him an ideal candidate for roles requiring both strategic oversight and tactical execution. His commitment to social responsibility and community involvement is demonstrated through various leadership roles in non-for-profit initiatives and student societies, underscoring his ability to inspire teams and drive meaningful impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

Recognition ID
04.2023 - Current
  • My role encompasses the strategic planning and execution of social media campaigns, creating and distributing newsletters to existing clients, and developing cross-selling and up-selling strategies
  • This position demands the curation of content for various digital platforms, thorough analysis of engagement metrics for ongoing enhancement, and a deep understanding of client needs to ensure effective market positioning
  • Utilising my knowledge in digital marketing, strategic planning, and client communication, my contributions have strengthened the company's digital presence and client relationships.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organisation to promote growth and retention.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.

Co-Founder

Daily Dollar
01.2022 - Current
  • Daily Dollar was founded to enrich and connect the lives of those who need support with those who can offer support. Our vision is to make giving charity frequent, conscious and simple.
  • Being involved in the creation of Daily Dollar has required me to raise funds to build the technology, formulate a marketing strategy, implement operational systems, build relationships with partner charities, and manage the finances
  • Since launching, we have raised an annualised figure of $80,000.

Support Worker

Disability Services
12.2017 - Current
  • Operating as a sole trader providing one on one support work for children and young adults with non-verbal autism; focusing on helping them integrate and participate in society
  • This involves business management, networking, strong communication and negotiation, quick out-the-square thinking and patience
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalised support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.

Consultant (short-term Contract)

Rimon Advisory
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for managing client grant applications to secure their funding agreements
  • This involved working with a wide variety of start-ups and conducting research and analysis on market trends, industry standards and competitor activities to support client applications
  • Further, it required building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, ensuring timely communication and providing ongoing support throughout the application process.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
  • Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.

Co-Founder

CleanKey
05.2020 - 03.2021

The CleanKey was a niche product aimed to reduce the stress of going into public throughout the initial Covid19outbreak. It was an everyday carry tool that allowed individuals to open doors and navigate public touch screens without using their hands.

  • Responsible for product procurement, website design and development, pricing and marketing strategy, creation and execution of Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns, financial management and stock management.
  • Key achievement: $60,000 in sales within a 6 month period.
  • Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.

Community Manager

Flying Fox
01.2018 - 01.2021

Flying Fox is an organisation that facilitates social opportunities by running regular camps and weekend getaways forpeople living with special needs.

  • Responsible for managing 200 participants; ensuring that each participant was given an individualised program, developing and maintaining relationships with participants and their families, completing administrative processes, maintaining participant profiles, and educating volunteers on effective behaviour management strategies for their participants
  • Key achievements: Directly involved in the scaling of the 'Shortz' weekend away program.
  • Streamlined operations by communicating efficiently with clients, keeping meticulous records, budget management, and internal collaboration.

Co-Founder/Photographer/Videographer

Flix Photography
03.2013 - 01.2020

Flix offered event photography aimed at the youth and student market; capturing special moments at parties and editing and uploading the final product within 24 hours, satisfying the current generations desire for instant gratification.

  • Provided strategic direction for product development, resulting in high-quality offerings that resonated with customers'' needs and preferences.
  • Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.
  • As a team, we handled the photography for over 65 events.

Sales Representative (short-term Contract)

LeadChat
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • My time at LeadChat taught me how to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced, KPI-driven, business-to-business environment
  • Responsible for being fully immersed in the cruel world of cold-calling and consistently delivering on meeting my targets (number of calls, call time & sales) as well as managing mass-marketing outbound email campaigns
  • Well acquainted with LeadChat's CRM (Zoho), worked across international timelines and led face to face client demonstrations
  • These experiences developed and improved my sales skills, developed my ability to effectively manage my time and taught me how to think critically when it came to attracting new clients and adapting my offering.

Casual Assistant

Print On Wood
06.2013 - 12.2016
  • Worked alongside the founder to generate inbound sales as well as to prepare and fulfil orders
  • Tasks included constructing marketing databases, executing email campaigns, as well as manual labour including guillotining and managing the laser printer
  • This work taught me a lot about attention to detail as well as the maturity to complete monotonous, tedious tasks.

Commerce Students' Society - Events Representative

  • Elected to be on an 18 person team that prepares and delivers a multitude of social and professional events to 1000+ members
  • Responsible for planning and executing the 2019 Commerce Ball (a 1200 person event with a $200,000 budget), liaising with sponsors and other professionals to attend networking events for members, and creating initiatives to drive membership engagement
  • Key achievement: Recognised by the Dean of the commerce faculty for establishing the formally recognised Teaching-Excellence Award.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Management

University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Bialik College
Melbourne, VIC
12.2016

Skills

  • Issue Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • MS Office
  • Project Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Client Engagement
  • Client rapport
  • Project Management
  • Best Practices Implementation
  • Business Analysis
  • Research and Development

Extracurricular Activities

Commerce Students' Society (March 2018 - September 2019)

  • Events Representative
  • Professional Development Manager

The Commerce Students’ Society is an official faculty based student club at the University of Melbourne.Elected to be on an 18 person team that prepares and delivers a multitude of social and professional events to1000+ members. Responsible for planning and executing the 2019 Commerce Ball (a 1200 person event with a$200,000 budget), liaising with sponsors and other professionals to attend networking events for members, and creating initiatives to drive membership engagement.

Key achievement: Recognised by the Dean of the commerce faculty for establishing the formally recognised Teaching-Excellence Award.


Group Facilitation Experience (ongoing)

For the following organisations - Validate Me, Building Bridges, Empower and Habonim Dror. This has given me the confidence and tools to effectively communicate with large groups.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Recognition ID
04.2023 - Current

Consultant (short-term Contract)

Rimon Advisory
03.2022 - 12.2022

Co-Founder

Daily Dollar
01.2022 - Current

Co-Founder

CleanKey
05.2020 - 03.2021

Community Manager

Flying Fox
01.2018 - 01.2021

Support Worker

Disability Services
12.2017 - Current

Sales Representative (short-term Contract)

LeadChat
01.2017 - 07.2017

Casual Assistant

Print On Wood
06.2013 - 12.2016

Co-Founder/Photographer/Videographer

Flix Photography
03.2013 - 01.2020

Commerce Students' Society - Events Representative

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Management

University of Melbourne

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Bialik College
Zack Stein