Chief Executive Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions tobusiness challenges.
•Provides leadership and management to ensure that the mission and core values of the company are put intopractice.
•Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goalsand objectives.
•Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies andprocesses.
•Collaborates with the Executive Management Team to develop and implement plans for the operationalinfrastructure of systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of thecompany.
•Motivates and leads a high-performance management team; attracts, recruits and retains required members ofthe executive team not currently in place; provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the management careerdevelopment program.
•Acts as lead “client-care officer” through direct contact with every client and partner.
•Assists, as required, in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the company to meet sales, growth and market share objectives.
•Fosters a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.
•Represents the firm with clients, investors and business partners.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise employee(s); is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
•Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.
•Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzesinformation skillfully.
•Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations,demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings.
•Delegation—the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, setsexpectations and monitors delegated activities.
•Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others.
•Management skills—the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and processimprovement; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’skills and encourages growth.
•Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness.
•Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, andmakes timely decisions.
•Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and developsrealistic action plans.
•Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment andmaterials properly.