Experience

OptimumBank

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides various consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. It accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, savings, money market, NOW, and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, commercial, land and construction, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working… Show more OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides various consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. It accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, savings, money market, NOW, and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, commercial, land and construction, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working capital needs. The company also provides debit and ATM cards; investment, cash management, notary, and night depository services; and direct deposits, money orders, cashier's checks, domestic collections, and banking by mail, as well as internet banking services. It operates through two banking offices located in Broward County, Florida. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Show less OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides various consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. It accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, savings, money market, NOW, and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, commercial, land and construction, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working… Show more OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for OptimumBank that provides various consumer and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. It accepts demand interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, savings, money market, NOW, and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and offers residential and commercial real estate, multi-family real estate, commercial, land and construction, and consumer loans, as well as lending lines for working capital needs. The company also provides debit and ATM cards; investment, cash management, notary, and night depository services; and direct deposits, money orders, cashier's checks, domestic collections, and banking by mail, as well as internet banking services. It operates through two banking offices located in Broward County, Florida. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Show less



New World Angels

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Angel Investor

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Active angel investor with an incredible group of like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. Active angel investor with an incredible group of like-minded entrepreneurs and investors.



Freight Factoring Specialists, LLC

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Freight Factoring Specialists, LLC is a full service factoring company dutifully serving transportation companies throughout the United States. Our website www.truckingcapital.com allows for quick quotes and 24/7 client access for all of their transportation factoring needs. Freight Factoring Specialists, LLC is a full service factoring company dutifully serving transportation companies throughout the United States. Our website www.truckingcapital.com allows for quick quotes and 24/7 client access for all of their transportation factoring needs.



Sigma Funding Group

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal & Chairman of The Board

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Sigma Funding Group (SFG), is a business finance company. SFG is at its core, a factoring company for small and mid sized businesses spanning multiple sectors. Additionally, SFG is active in alternative finance and financial consulting for small and mid sized businesses nationwide. In addition to factoring, we can provide lines of credit, venture debt and many other forms of finance suited to business growth and cash flow management. Sigma Funding Group (SFG), is a business finance company. SFG is at its core, a factoring company for small and mid sized businesses spanning multiple sectors. Additionally, SFG is active in alternative finance and financial consulting for small and mid sized businesses nationwide. In addition to factoring, we can provide lines of credit, venture debt and many other forms of finance suited to business growth and cash flow management.



Newman Holdings, LLC

• USA

• Real Estate Holding Company

  • Aug 2005 - Present

  Holding company for diverse real estate strategies based in the Southeast US, through and with dedicated, like minded partners. Holding company for diverse real estate strategies based in the Southeast US, through and with dedicated, like minded partners.



The Newman Group, LLC

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting Chief Executive Officer

  • 2001 - Present

  The Newman. Group, LLC and it's affiliates are actively involved in the acquisition, leasing and management of commercial properties in the Southeast US with a heavy focus in the South Florida market. The Firm specializes in office and warehouse properties and is actively looking for value add opportunities in Florida and the Southeastern States. Additionally, the firm has a full service residential real estate brokerage arm which is very active in the South Florida region. The Newman. Group, LLC and it's affiliates are actively involved in the acquisition, leasing and management of commercial properties in the Southeast US with a heavy focus in the South Florida market. The Firm specializes in office and warehouse properties and is actively looking for value add opportunities in Florida and the Southeastern States. Additionally, the firm has a full service residential real estate brokerage arm which is very active in the South Florida region.



Miami Angels

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Angel Investor

  • Jan 2022 - 2023

  Active Angel Investor and advisor based in South Florida with a National reach. We love to hear about new and exciting deals while meeting amazing founders and entrepreneurs. Active Angel Investor and advisor based in South Florida with a National reach. We love to hear about new and exciting deals while meeting amazing founders and entrepreneurs.



Horizon Real Estate Finance, Ltd.

• Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Horizon Real Estate Finance, Ltd. is an International investment funding vehicle investing in US based real estate finance opportunities. Horizon Real Estate Finance, Ltd. is an International investment funding vehicle investing in US based real estate finance opportunities.



Genet Property Group, Inc.

• United States
• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Leasing Director

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2001

  • Lead salesperson specializing in Negotiating and Leasing available commercial space and managed lease renewals in 15 buildings totaling over 800,000 square feet (74,322 m2)of office, warehouse and retail space, with an estimated value of $50,000,000 (USD)+. • Created Positions and then Recruited and Trained multiple people brought onboard to increase revenues and efficiencies as well as to expand the reach of the firm. • Mastered bookkeeping and use of Yardi property… Show more • Lead salesperson specializing in Negotiating and Leasing available commercial space and managed lease renewals in 15 buildings totaling over 800,000 square feet (74,322 m2)of office, warehouse and retail space, with an estimated value of $50,000,000 (USD)+. • Created Positions and then Recruited and Trained multiple people brought onboard to increase revenues and efficiencies as well as to expand the reach of the firm. • Mastered bookkeeping and use of Yardi property management software. • Managed entire portfolio assisting the President directly • During time working at Genet, I grew the portfolio by approximately 25% and increased occupancy portfolio wide by approximately 12%. Show less • Lead salesperson specializing in Negotiating and Leasing available commercial space and managed lease renewals in 15 buildings totaling over 800,000 square feet (74,322 m2)of office, warehouse and retail space, with an estimated value of $50,000,000 (USD)+. • Created Positions and then Recruited and Trained multiple people brought onboard to increase revenues and efficiencies as well as to expand the reach of the firm. • Mastered bookkeeping and use of Yardi property… Show more • Lead salesperson specializing in Negotiating and Leasing available commercial space and managed lease renewals in 15 buildings totaling over 800,000 square feet (74,322 m2)of office, warehouse and retail space, with an estimated value of $50,000,000 (USD)+. • Created Positions and then Recruited and Trained multiple people brought onboard to increase revenues and efficiencies as well as to expand the reach of the firm. • Mastered bookkeeping and use of Yardi property management software. • Managed entire portfolio assisting the President directly • During time working at Genet, I grew the portfolio by approximately 25% and increased occupancy portfolio wide by approximately 12%. Show less



Levy Realty Advisors, LLC

• United States
• Commercial Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Real Estate Sales Associate

  • 2000 - 2001

  Commercial Sales Associate Commercial Sales Associate



Terrace Oceanside, Inc.

• Hallandale, Florida USA

• Owner & General Manager

  • 1998 - 2001

  • Managed a well known fine dining establishment in Florida. • Responsible for catering sales both, in house and out. • Increased net income for the company by an average of 300 percent annually. • Recruited, hired, and oversaw a full-time staff of 20+ people, with additional 'on call' staff. • Personally featured in multiple local newspapers. • Managed a well known fine dining establishment in Florida. • Responsible for catering sales both, in house and out. • Increased net income for the company by an average of 300 percent annually. • Recruited, hired, and oversaw a full-time staff of 20+ people, with additional 'on call' staff. • Personally featured in multiple local newspapers.