Danzger Group - Igniting Finance and Tech Careers

Are you finding it really hard to achieve your career objectives? Getting a job or transitioning out of what that doesn’t suit you. Or maybe you need to improve your current work situation?

I’m the solution. I help you land a gratifying, rewarding job or internship matched to your strengths and interests and to succeed in your career. I do this through one-on-one coaching and advising with a holistic, design-oriented approach.

I help you get off the hamster wheel of simply constantly applying to jobs and hearing crickets. I teach you how to supplement those applications with networking in a way that doesn’t feel cringey.

We’ll start by ensuring that you have some clarity on what you might like to do. It’s better to take a moment to reflect on where your strengths and interests might best be applied than to start randomly applying to jobs.

I ensure that your career documents (resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter) are in great shape.

I help you land and prepare for meetings and interviews.

I help you with the important, yet often-overlooked, things that many career coaches don’t consider, like evaluating and negotiating job offers and getting off on the right foot in a new job.

In short, I help you:

• Identify your strengths and passions to suggest career direction
• Create materials to present themselves in the most attractive light (e.g., resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter)
• Learn how to build and grow your professional network to help land a job
• Master meeting and interviewing skills
• Understand how to evaluate and negotiate offers
• Succeed in the workplace with an early action plan

LEARN MORE

MY FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://go.danzgergroup.com/newsletter
REQUEST A FREE CAREER SOLUTIONS CALL: https://www.calendly.com/danzgergroup/15min
TESTIMONIALS: https://www.danzgergroup.com/home#Testimonials
EMAIL: neil@danzgergroup.com

Career Coach and Advisor

I uplevel your career documents so you get more interviews and offers.

In today’s busy world, people who read your resume and LinkedIn profile give them quick scans. They must be concise and demonstrate what you can do for your next employer.

I transform your resume from a laundry list of roles and responsibilities to compelling, quantified accomplishments and achievements that make people stand up and take notice. 

When I’m through, you’ll not only have a polished resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter, but you’ll be better prepared in meetings and interviews when you see how I’ve communicated you to others in writing.

LEARN MORE

MY FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://go.danzgergroup.com/newsletter
REQUEST A FREE CAREER SOLUTIONS CALL: https://www.calendly.com/danzgergroup/15min
TESTIMONIALS: https://www.danzgergroup.com/home#Testimonials
EMAIL: neil@danzgergroup.com

Resume Writing and LinkedIn Optimization

I’ll make you a pro at acing interviews and networking meetings. This translates to more offers.

I share the principles and techniques that help you truly connect during a conversation. 

You’ll learn how to master the art of storytelling, effectively demonstrating what you can do for your next employer, and building stronger personal connections that instill trust.

I’ll conduct a mock interview with you and provide you with detailed, useful feedback so you can up your game.

Interview Preparation

If you’re generally happy in your current role, but you’d like to address issues that you feel prevent you from being the most effective, productive, and satisfied, I can help. I can coach you, asking you questions you never thought of to unlock insights. Despite a common misconception, coaching is about much more than remediation. It’s about making strides through continuous reflection and improvement.

Executive Coach

TechCXO

Offered strategic CFO/COO services (on-demand/fractional, interim, and project-based engagements) to technology-intensive companies nationwide. Areas of focus included investment management/fintech, SaaS, big data, AI, and machine learning. Helped companies that might not otherwise have the scale to afford a full-time strategic CFO for capital raising, increasing revenue, entering new markets, and profitability improvement.

Partner

Rebar Systems, LLC

One of four founders who grew the firm from startup to a team of 60 and double-digit millions in revenue.

Established and managed finance, administration, and operations (FA&O) processes. Spearheaded human resources/benefits, legal, international operations, compliance, risk management, & real estate.

Helped secure private investments from three of the world's largest hedge funds. Crafted and negotiated financing, teaming, intellectual property (IP), and client agreements.

Rebar Systems’ core expertise is providing financial institutions such as hedge funds, brokers, and banks with software, IT consulting/integration services, and support of high performance trading and transaction management systems. Systems include execution management systems (EMS) and order management systems (OMS.)

Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder

Miami International Holdings, Inc.

Senior Vice President focusing on operations and finance for the IT group of a well-funded startup involved in a massive systems development effort to serve the capital markets

Senior Vice President

Front Row Electronics, LLC

Founded a consumer electronics e-commerce business.  Subsequently sold ownership interest.

Owner

RiverEdge Capital Partners LLC

Primary responsibility for tech sector investments in a concentrated long/short equity hedge fund

Hedge Fund Analyst

US Trust

Managing Director, Growth Equity Group
Co-managed $1 billion in large/mid cap growth equities. 

• Gathered assets, winning numerous new mandates, ranging from $2 million to $75 million, from individuals, institutions, as well as clients of intermediaries.
• Conducted investor seminars, appeared on television (e.g., Bloomberg TV), and was quoted in the financial press (e.g., Barron’s.)
• Demonstrated strong investment performance during tenure.
• Refined the team’s buy/sell disciplines and introduced advanced valuation techniques (e.g., Credit Suisse HOLT), leading to improved risk-adjusted returns.
• Served on the firm’s Portfolio Policy Committee, establishing firm-wide investment policy.

Managing Director/Portfolio Manager

Morgan Stanley

Research Analyst, Telecommunications Equipment ('94-'97); Computer Hardware/Software ('92-'94)

• Ranked #3 among Telecom Equipment analysts in 1997 Greenwich Associates research poll.
• Ranked #4 among Morgan Stanley research analysts in stock picking (1996).
• Involved in seven IPOs (including one of the largest U.S. IPOs ever) and two follow-on offerings, transactions representing almost $4 billion.
• Contributed to The Internet Report by Mary Meeker.  HarperCollins, 1996.

Equity Research Analyst

🔥 Igniting Tech & Finance Careers | Getting You the Role and Compensation You Deserve | (Learn How to Get More Interviews and Offers. Click On The Video Link Below.) ⬇️

Face it. There are few things as trying as being in a job you don’t like or searching for a job.

Both of these situations are often accompanied by restlessness, frustration, and anxiety.

How happy would you be to achieve your career goals and find meaningful, sustaining work that energizes you?

You CAN find your dream position when armed with the methodology to establish or confirm career direction and effectively execute a job search. Or, if you’re in a position that suits you, but you are confronting some obstacles, you may very well be able to improve your situation.

Hi, I’m Neil. I’m proud to have helped many people land exciting jobs and internships and improve their work situations. I’m happy to do the same for you.

My career has been largely at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology. I've run HR for the eight-figure revenue tech startup I co-founded, having hired 100 people, interviewed 500 people to find them, and reviewed thousands of resumes during my career. This follows earlier experience at big companies like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs and several startups.

Let me shepherd you in your career so you can be prepared to face any work situation confidently.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY:

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"I’m thrilled with the work Neil did with me on my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. The process was efficient and painless! Neil drew out my accomplishments and achievements and made them pop on my resume. He helped me revise my LinkedIn profile, including a headline and an About section that allow my personality to shine through. He also composed a crisp, customized cover letter with me. If you’re looking for help with your career materials, you can count on Neil.

- Karen S., managing director

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“Neil will help get you focused and organized in no time at all. I particularly appreciated his help and guidance on my LinkedIn profile which is now showing up in many more searches.

– Global portfolio manager at a premier asset manager

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While working with Neil on interview prep, he consistently served as a helpful voice, reminding me of what recruiters and prospective employers are really looking for. He makes himself extremely accessible to his clients as well. I highly recommend his services for anyone who is going through a job search or career pivot. 

– Eric K., operations manager, Arch

💡 Visit my Featured section to watch my introduction video and learn how to get more interviews and offers.

https://www.DanzgerGroup.com
neil@danzgergroup.com

Neil Danzger, CFA

Next Chapter Career Transitions

o	I have successfully worked with job seekers at all levels who are interested in expediting their search for a new role.

o	I create and provide first class marketing materials along with actionable plans and collateral that will assist you in landing an interview. 

o	I partner with professionals to help them through the often daunting task of changing jobs or careers. 

o	I have a passion for creating compelling resumes and LinkedIn profiles that get noticed by the right people.

Contact me at matthewjtooker@gmail.com to get started moving your job search forward.

President

Bridge Technical Talent

Accountable for hiring, training and scaling an inside/outside sales team in a matrix management environment. Responsible for developing a KPI model that drove profit and productivity.  Created a culture of accountability by reinforcing best practices through one on ones and hands on management.  Modeled and developed a recruiting and on-boarding process for continuous candidate identification, evaluation, and hiring.

SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

o	TALENT DEVELOPMENT: Created a multi-faceted Sales Playbook to lead new hires through their first 6 months of ramp. Key topics included CRM utilization, KPI expectations, all aspects of funnel management and critical aspects of consultative selling methodologies.

o	PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION: Championed the development of a metric performance model.  Immediate results included a 130% increase in outbound call metrics within first 90-120 days.    

o	SALES GROWTH: Spearheaded the creation of a sales focused culture with an emphasis on coaching and feedback. Created role playing groups focused on challenging each Account Executive to raise the bar on their own performance.  As a result, job orders increased 39% from Q1 2018 to Q2 2018

Director Of Sales

Towerstream

Lead inside sales operations across 12 national markets for this $30M telecommunications company, managing strategic planning, performance optimization, pricing, recruitment, talent development, mergers and acquisitions as well as 123-person staff. Revenue grew from $5M to $30M during tenure.  

SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

o	PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION: Increased installed revenue per account executive from $475 to $1,440 over 6 years →  evaluated historical performance data, interviewed staff members, identified challenges, restructured KPIs, optimized incentive compensation, retrained team and galvanized support

o	ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Grew annual channel sales from $35K to $165K over 4 years by leveraging post-acquisition synergies to meet growth milestones → Researched acquired company components, collaborated with key stakeholders, facilitated cross-functional meetings and launched new vertical.

o	PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Initiated formalized sales training → Interviewed direct reports, evaluated skill-sets, outlined individual action plans, established KPIs and facilitated weekly coaching sessions resulting in reduction of boarding time from 24 to 16 weeks; boosted ARPU from $239 to $681 over 4 months. 

o	TALENT DEVELOPMENT: Retrained 50-person sales team; grew average revenue per account executive by 203% over 6 years; authored sales training playbook, raising new hire productivity by 12%

o	SALES GROWTH: Optimized geographic location of inside sales team; boosted market revenue by 32% over 6 years; planned and launched new sales channel program, increasing annual revenue by 368% over 3 years; spearheaded planning and opening of remote sales center; achieved 112% of quota in first 6 months.  

o     RECRUITMENT AND STAFFING: Recruited and staffed sales and operations roles in a 100 seat inside sales center.  Oversaw sales, marketing, installations and customer care functions.

Vice President Sales and Marketing

HSBC

Oversaw inside and outside sales operations for $12M branch, leading strategic planning, sales training, performance optimization, marketing, recruitment, talent development and P&L with direct oversight of 34-person staff.

SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

o	SALES GROWTH: Launched new inside sales team growing annual sales revenue from $0 to $290M annually over 6 years; increased funded volume per FTE from $579K to $1.1M over 12 months

o	CROSS FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Grew P&L from $235K loss to a profit of $8.3M over 4 years → Analyzed production data, interviewed key stakeholders, performed industry and competitor analysis, discovered customer needs, developed niche product portfolio and authored strategic road map

o	CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Initiated 16-month top down cost review achieving 10.3% higher profit margins than company average as well as implementing test and learn methodology achieving 119% of funded loan volume quota over 24 months.
 
o	PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Championed efficiency initiative; improved funded units per FTE from 8.22 to 13.07 over 12 months; developed early payment dashboard and detection; cut problem loans to .57%, top 5% in company.

o	SALES OPERATIONS: Re-engineered sales structure; consolidated account management teams, saved $240K over 18 months; optimized product portfolio; boosted average funded loan size from $98K to $149K over 2 years.

Regional Vice President |  Northeast 

GE Capital

o	Hired, trained and managed a nationwide industry leading sales team.  
o	Worked cross functionally to create and implement  GE's mini bulk and bulk purchase mortgage program

Vice President Sales

National Sales Manager

Director of Sales

Director Of Operations

Branch Manager

Resume and LinkedIn Rewrites 🔹Interview Prep 🔹Crafting Effective Career Marketing Materials That Create Positive Outcomes 🔹Insights From A Hiring Manager’s Perspective 🔹Actionable Advice To Get You Hired

As a Senior Executive with significant experience at Fortune 500 companies and startups, I have a unique perspective on the hiring process. 

If you hire me you will:

Work with me directly.  I do not outsource my work.

Have a 60-90 minute Career Debrief call with me where we will do a deep dive into your experience, value proposition and why you should be the chosen candidate. 

Receive a top tier resume with appropriate keywords, Executive Summary and a contemporary design.   

Receive a custom written resume in both PDF and MS Word format.

Receive a LinkedIn profile that will elevate your brand as a candidate and make you stand out from the pack.

Receive a fully optimized profile that takes advantage of your "About" section and accentuates the skills most wanted for your chosen role. 

Additionally, I can guide you through the interview process by offering you insights from a hiring manager. What we want to see and hear....and what we don't! 

What I Do

✅LinkedIn Profiles/Branding

✅Resume Rewrites

✅Interview Prep/Mock Interviews

I partner with professionals to help them through the often daunting task of creating authentic and effective career marketing materials. 

I have a passion for creating compelling resumes and LinkedIn profiles that get noticed by the right people.  And when that happens, I can help you land that role by coaching you through mock interviews. 

My experience as a Senior Executive will help you:

🚀Hit the job market with career marketing materials that get you noticed.

🚀Get the attention of hiring managers

🚀Reduce your job search time 

I will help you accelerate your job search results. I know what hiring manager are looking for, I was one!

What Others Are Saying

“Matt is a true professional and great at what he does! He has a way of taking your experience and showcasing how those transferable skills are part of what makes you ready for the next stage in your career”

“After previously working for Matt when I saw he was doing resumes and helping with image on LinkedIn I knew he was the right person for the job. He has been on the other side of the hiring desk for many years and knows what hiring managers are looking for from a prospective candidate”


👉If you are interested in moving your career forward reach me at matthewjtooker@gmail.com

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