Ron Safier

About Ron Safier

Ron Safier is a non-profit professional with a reputation of providing the highest level of quality and service, with an unwavering commitment of adhering to strict ethical standards. Ron has been featured in various periodicals including The New York Times, NJ Biz Magazine, SNJ Business People, The Herald News and others. Ron has been a speaker at various events for NYU, Rutgers, the FEI, the IMA, the IAAP and SHRM. As the Executive Director of a non-profit religious organization, Ron oversees a staff of 96 employees with 8 direct reports. Overseeing a budget of $6million, Ron is responsible for all areas of Financial and Operational Management including financial planning and accounting, procurement, human resources and facilities management. Specialties: Non-Profit, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Customer Service, Information Technology, Facilities Management.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Hanefesh Jew By You

   Nov 2014 — Present · Cherry Hill, NJ, US

   Executive Director of non-profit religious organization consisting of 96 employees, 800+ families, 450 students and a $6million annual budget. Responsible for all areas of financial and operational management including financial planning and analysis, accounting, procurement, human resources, facilities management and community outreach.Accomplishments: • Reduced expenses by over 60k in first year while growing revenue by more than 200k, reversing many years of deficits into a surplus.• Secured, structured and negotiated the acquisition of Congregation Ner Tamid. • Formed Security Task Force to address our security protocols, policies and procedures. • Implemented an employee handbook. • Secured 500k line of credit from bank. • Oversaw conversion of database and information technology upgrades. • Implemented online membership renewal process. • Oversaw major construction/renovation projects of social hall, courtyard and library. • Made key additions to staff: Hired a Librarian, Controller, Accounts Receivable Manager/Database Administrator, Director of Development and maintenance staff.• Member of the Finance Committee, Endowment Committee, Budget Committee, Funds Development Committee, Governance Committee, House and Grounds Committee, Security Task Force, Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Education

• The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  International Terrorism

  1986 — 1986

• University of Pittsburgh

  International Marketing

  1987 — 1987

• Colorado State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2009 — 2013

• SUNY Oneonta

  BS, Business Economics

  1988

Skills

• Interviews
• Training
• Personnel Management
• Customer Service
• System Administration
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Analysis
• Hiring
• Accounting
• Employee Relations
• Operations Management
• Temporary Placement
• Management
• Employee Training
• Recruiting
• Sales
• Coaching
• Resume Writing
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership Development
• Career Counseling
• Human Resources
• Interviewing
• Employee Benefits
• Recruitment/Retention