Kevin Kokolis
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SUMMARY
Entrepreneur and globally minded person with the gained ability to communicate and relate to a very diverse group of people. My working background has allowed me to excel in quality customer service, putting the client before all, along with Investment finance experience. Dual citizenship USA/Italy. Studied abroad in Milan, Italy for one-year at Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore. Willing to travel, relocate, or work remotely.
EDUCATION
William and Mary, Raymond A. Mason School of BusinessMay, 2021
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Corporate Finance/Business Consulting
Shenandoah University, Byrd School of BusinessAugust, 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
Ridgeside K9, LLC, Bluemont, Virginia
Operations Manager2017 - 2019
Delivered exceptional customer service to patrons, taking time to understand their unique perspectives and provided practical solutions to help them reach their goals.
Successfully pitched stock portfolio to the owner of business
Completed accounting services for taxes, expenses, accounts receivable, and calculating profits year-end 2018
Increased sales and interactions by 75% by designing a compelling and client-focused website via GoDaddy.com
Pepe International Corp. (Pepecello International Srls), Sorrento, Italy
International Subsidiary (Part-Owner)/Yacht Operations Manager2016 - 2020
Primary designer of an online marketing campaign using Facebook, Instagram, and website, which increased sales by 20% over the- years.
Administered confidential client data weekly, and cultivated client relationships
Conducted online research on yacht route trends and customer wants, compiled reports and presented findings to senior management, recommendations have been implemented multiple times with partners
Managed the accounts receivables and other accounting functions for the limoncello business
Rink Management Services Corp. (Canal Park Ice Skating), Washington, DC
Assistant Manager/Host2016 - 2017
Collaborated with supervisors to organize/contract 15+ parties for corporate and private events
Analyzed customer attendance using in-depth Excel models and reported findings to senior management for review, improved scheduling for employees
Designed a new training program for new hires, decreasing employee turnover rate
Managed cash flow, also registered profit earned at the end of business hours
Fratelli La Bufala, Washington, DC
General Manager (Shadow/Internship)2014 - 2014
Utilized QuickBooks to manage cash flow and efficiency report sales to bank
Co-managed interior design while the restaurant was under construction by adding art pieces and painting multiple walls
Shadowed the general manager to observe all restaurant operations. My father owned the restaurant.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Leadership: MBAA Entrepreneurship Club President-; Shenandoah University Men’s Soccer Captain 2014. Started VeraceUSA, LLC, licensed to sell FIFA/Mondo Sports products, made $15,000 in revenue in two-years.
Technical Skills: Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, BI); Adobe Products, Python and R-Studio programming, QuickBooks, JASP, Tableau, Financial modeling, financial valuations. Created analytical models for an MBA sprint week to develop a monthly forecast of demand for distilled spirits for the next two years -). Training the Street (Corporate Finance Certification). Consultancy team project in collaboration with Arcadis to analyze and measure corporate ESG/sustainability practices/strategies.
