Skills

Owner & Real Estate Referral Specialist
Referred by Kenneth
Jan 2020 – Present (6 yrs 8 mos) | Remote
  • I am licensed in New Jersey to help people find great real estate agents across the country.
  • I inspect business practices to help companies run better and coach business owners to grow.

Owner & Digital Marketing Lead
Referred by Kenneth
Jun 2018 – Present (8 yrs 3 mos) | Remote
  • I run a business advice, auditing, and digital marketing service.
  • I teach business owners how to fix problems, reach more customers, and stay organized.

Owner
Karlola Holdings, LLC
Jun 2017 – Present (9 yrs 3 mos) | New York City Area
  • Karlola Holdings connects buyers and sellers to top real estate pros in 44 states.
  • We also bought KJ Asset Recovery to help expand our business footprint and serve more clients.

Owner & Principal Specialist
KJ Asset Recovery
Jan 2013 – May 2023 (10 yrs 5 mos) | Bronx, NY
  • I searched public government records to help people get back unclaimed money owed to them.
  • I negotiated real estate deals, checked property taxes, and bought real estate assets.

Print Service Specialist & Complex Project Manager
Merrill Corporation
Feb 2010 – Aug 2019 (9 yrs 7 mos) | United States & NY Metro
  • I managed big printing projects for financial companies and annual business reports across 8 service sites.
  • I caught design mistakes before printing and checked print quality in person at partner print shops.
  • I worked smoothly with lawyers, graphic designers, and executives to keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Owner & IT Support Consultant
Jackson IT Consultants
Mar 2008 – Feb 2015 (7 yrs) | Bronx, NY
  • I fixed computer, laptop, and network problems for workers in the office and at home.
  • I removed viruses, backed up important files, and set up fast, brand-new computer systems.
  • I taught people how to use their software cleanly and safely.

IT Support Technician
Hudson Software
Aug 2012 – Aug 2014 (2 yrs 1 mo) | Elmsford, NY
  • I helped teachers and students fix computer and website issues over phone and email.
  • I solved most customer tech issues in less than 10 minutes.

On-Demand Printing Professional
Semper International
Oct 2000 – Aug 2014 (13 yrs 11 mos) | On-site
  • I used Mac and PC systems to format, fix, and prepare art files for large high-speed printers.
  • I operated heavy digital printing machinery to create clean books and documents.

System Refresh Technician (Contractor)
ITS Data, LLC
Aug 2013 – Jan 2014 (6 mos) | North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital
  • I replaced old computers with modern, fast computers across hospital departments.
  • I saved all user files safely and upgraded the whole Emergency Room equipment by myself without stopping work.

Windows 7 Migration Specialist
Hearst Publications
Jun 2011 – Jan 2012 (8 mos) | New York, NY
  • I upgraded staff computers to Windows 7 and backed up all user files securely.
  • I installed new hard drives and fixed hardware problems so staff had fast, working tools.

Major Account Manager
UniGraphic
Apr 2007 – Mar 2008 (1 yr) | New York, NY
  • I managed big client projects worth over $3 million a year, including top advertising agencies.
  • I sent art files to printers, checked print samples, and made sure shipments arrived on time.

Brand Management Account Executive
Merrill Corporation
Sep 2006 – Apr 2007 (8 mos) | New York, NY
  • I helped companies keep track of their printed marketing materials and restock items.
  • I added new product photos to online client stores and made sure big launch events had all supplies on time.

Printing Account Specialist & Inside Sales
Benjamin Franklin Smith (BFS)
Dec 2004 – Apr 2006 (1 yr 5 mos) | New York, NY
  • I managed sales and customer requests over the phone, email, and front desk for 60 client accounts.
  • I kept print projects organized from start to finish.

Packaging Account Executive
Boutwell – Owens and Co
Sep 2002 – Apr 2004 (1 yr 8 mos) | New York, NY
  • I helped clients design and create physical product boxes and packaging.
  • I checked art files for mistakes and gave customers exact cost estimates.

Financial Printing Representative
RR Donnelley and Sons
Apr 2001 – Sep 2002 (1 yr 6 mos) | New York, NY
  • I collected and fixed computer files to print official financial books and government papers.
  • I made sure files met government rules for financial publishing.

Pre-press Department Supervisor
Graphpack Industries
Sep 1994 – Oct 2000 (6 yrs 2 mos) | New York, NY
  • I led the team that checks picture quality and layout before printing big press jobs.
  • I taught artists how to set up files correctly to save money and print faster.

Freelance Pre-Press Craftsman & Lithographer
Self-Employed / Various Clients
Aug 1989 – Sep 1994 (3 yrs 8 mos) | New York, NY
  • I worked independently on print jobs for books, magazines, and mailers.
  • I fixed photo colors and approved print quality for important clients.

Apprentice Lithographer & Prepress Worker
Digital Prepress Center
Aug 1986 – Aug 1989 (3 yrs 1 mo) | New York, NY
  • I learned how to shoot photos, separate colors, and prepare metal plates for traditional printing presses.