• Debra Kaufman

    Providing services: Budgeting, Advertising, Project Management, Commercial Photography, Negotiation, Video Production

    New York, NY

  • Elena Smirnova

    Providing services: Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing, Relocation, Real Estate Appraisal, Business Analytics, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    Summary: Elena Smirnova is a top-producing real estate broker, having overseen some of Manhattan’s most important transactions, totaling over $225 million in sales over the last nine years. In her previous roles, she served as CEO and Principal Broker of Park River Properties, director of residential sales & leasing of GAIA Real Estate in New York, CEO of GAIA Property Management, and broker on the top-producing team at Douglas Elliman. Her responsibilities have ranged from originating and closing complex deals, overseeing sales and management of over 300 individual condo units, developing creative marketing concepts, managing agents, to working closely with developers. As an investor herself, Elena prides herself on her market knowledge and specializes in condo and co-op resales, new developments, investment properties, townhouses, and multi-family properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Her clients repeatedly praise her for her data-driven approach, kind and friendly demeanor, lightning speed responses, exceptional negotiation skills, and keen attention to detail, making each transaction as seamless as possible. Among her accolades are: Top Sales Agent Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award for being part of the Million Dollar Club, and an award for the biggest deal at her previous brokerage. Elena has appeared on Bravo TV’s hit series Million Dollar Listing NY and was interviewed for The Real Deal Magazine after closing a $17 Million deal. She has been a member of the Forbes Real Estate Council for the past four years. A fluent Russian speaker, Elena was born in Russia and grew up in Colorado. The valedictorian of her undergraduate class at the University of Colorado at Boulder, she excelled in mathematics, physics, entrepreneurship, and her Major - classical piano performance. She came to New York for her Carnegie Hall debut in 2008 and received her Master’s Degree from Manhattan School of Music. Elena is a Young Patron of Lincoln Center and enjoys attending concerts regularly. In her spare time, she enjoys fitness, taking dance classes, and exploring the city’s fine dining establishments and museums.

  • Michael Steinweiss

    Providing services: Business Consulting, Financial Advisory, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Diversity & Inclusion, Marketing Strategy, Commercial Real Estate, Project Management, Executive Coaching

    New York, NY

    Summary: Trusted advisor to and partner of top management and board of directors, valued for bridging competing objectives, disciplined, and principled adherence to corporate initiatives. Expertise in building and leading Sales and market-driven organizations. Anchor financial/operational decision making in quantitative analysis. Rooted in operational excellence, offering keen understanding of interrelationships between key business processes. Strong communicator, both written and spoken, who clearly and concisely explains complex information to stakeholders, to educate and influence them. Build trust by visibly demonstrating personal and organizational accountability. Insist on highly focused, aggressive action plans, and regular communication on business objectives and value drivers.

  • Bruno Falempin, MBA -MSc Finance

    Providing services: Career Development Coaching, Change Management, Corporate Training, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Team Building, Training, HR Consulting

    New York, NY

    Summary: Accomplished, HR Executive, global, people & culture organizations, scaling up operations, fast-paced environments, IT, Fintech, Professional Services, Internet, international labor laws, organizations transformation, merger integration, corporate turnaround, HR systems, rapid growth, Trusted advisor, Founders, CEOs, Executive Teams, Private Equity investors. Throughout my career, I have passionately crafted cutting-edge Human Capital strategies and processes to drive employee engagement and business performance. Being a tech-savvy leader, I have applied innovative technologies and methodologies to revolutionize HR practices and create a culture of excellence that fuels growth and innovation. With extensive experience scaling up organizations ranging from $10MM-$500MM in the US, Europe and APAC, I have successfully built highly performing teams, delivered outstanding customer and employee experiences, and achieved remarkable financial performance. My data-driven approach to HR has enabled me to implement state-of-the-art HR systems and strategies, which have served as a foundation for rapid growth and organizational transformation. As a true and trusted advisor to C-Level Executives, Management Teams, Private Equity investors, Founders, and Business Owners, I have been instrumental in driving their strategic initiatives, from mergers and acquisitions to corporate turnarounds. My ability to translate complex business problems into actionable HR strategies has earned me a reputation as a sought-after thought leader in the industry. Driven by purpose and results, I am always at the forefront of technological advancements and trends that shape the future of HR. My unwavering commitment to leveraging emerging technologies has allowed me to stay ahead of the curve and continually deliver innovative solutions that drive organizational success. My expertise includes People Strategy | Organizational Design & Effectiveness | Strategic Planning | Distributed Workforce - WFH - WFE | Employee Experience | HR Data Analytics | HR Transformation |Coaching & Mentoring | Staffing Strategy & Systems | Talent Acquisition, Onboarding | Succession Planning, Performance Management, Talent Reviews | Performance-based Compensation | Flexible Benefits -Wellness Management | Immigrations Laws| Operational Turnaround-Restructuring |Post-Merger Integration |International Labor Regulations | Labor Unions Negotiations & Strategy | Corporate Finance | Technology| HRIS Integration | Workday | Public & Privately Held Companies (Incl.PE backed) |SAAS| Startups|AI|Future of Work

  • Christian Brenes

    Providing services: Project Management, Strategic Planning, Outsourcing, Negotiation, Leadership Development

    New York, NY

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  • Luisa Brito

    Providing services: Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Accounting

    New York, NY

  • Yandy Reyes

    Providing services: Negotiation, Project Management, Legal Consulting, Copyright Law, Estate Planning Law, Wills Planning Law, Trademark Law, Trust and Estate Litigation, Marketing Strategy, Content Strategy

    New York, NY

    Summary: I have excelled at martial arts, snowboarding, management, and anything else I have sought. Now, I focus on my legal practice to fill the gap for so many individuals who need legal services in a field that is particularly difficult to speak about--re: death and incapacity planning and the resulting litigation from lack thereof. Always, a plan is better than no plan, so I seek to provide options to individuals who wish to leverage their resources in an effective manner, thereby empowering you with advice. Information and consultation are always free, so let's chat about your goal and find the effective and efficient manner to accomplish whatever it is 😊

  • Angus Dobbie

    Providing services: Human Resources (HR), Negotiation, Public Speaking, Resume Writing, Team Building, Project Management

    New York, NY

    Summary: I am a senior Corporate Recruiting executive able to leverage 30 years of experience and success in international banking and securities markets. I am a strategic, innovative leader and relationship manager that is effective in both small and large corporate environments. As a highly skilled communicator, motivator and team builder, my strength lies in my ability to work with individuals of all levels of seniority, personality types and functional roles. My professional experience is supported by extensive academic training in Economics, Finance and International Relations. In my most recent role I managed the experienced hire Recruiting requirements of the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) at Citi. This includes the Banking, Capital Markets & Advisory group, Global Securities Markets, Treasury & Trade Solutions and other Institutional business lines.

  • Dino Selita

    Providing services: Financial Consulting, Loans, Negotiation

    New York, NY

    Summary: Delivering excellent client service, applying strong analytical and management skills to solve complex problems and quickly mastering the technical requirements of a new position. Proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships and analyze clients’ business for new growth opportunities by taking processes and making modifications. Specialties: Proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships, analyze clients' business for new growth opportunities and effectively cross-sell financial services.