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LEWIS SAXON
NJ 08203 609.548.1125 [email protected]
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Project Management Team Building & Leadership Multi-Industry
ExperienceExceeding Expectations Relationship Building
Accomplished, results-oriented professional with a 20+ year
successful track record in operations management, supervision, and
law enforcement management. Rana broad variety of successful
enterprises in multiple industries and business
environments.Engender instant credibility and trust immediately
upon first impression. Solidlistening skills and ability to
establish solid business relationships; quicklybuild rapport,
establish trust, and motivate others.Display the passion of a
successful entrepreneur and the discipline of a veteran executive
with strong influencing skills and tremendous personal energy and
edge.Solid management skills complement the ability to facilitate
agreement betweenindividuals with diverse organizational
perspectives. Proven ability to effectively communicate critical
business issues, providing realistic recommendations todecision
makers.
Able to analyze complex business procedures and recommend ways
to increase productivity and organizational effectiveness.Tenacious
problem solver; assume ownership of issues to ensure complete
resolution. Excel in highly challenging environments requiring
focused decision-makingand a calm presence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Process Improvement * Problem Solving & Analytical Skills*
Planning / Budgeting * Financial Operations* Coaching &
Mentoring * Law Enforcement* Human Resources Management * Office
Management* Cost Containment * Interpersonal Communications
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ADMINISTRATOR / ACTING CFO 1993 a" 2002FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
LODGE #5 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Oversaw operation of a self-insured medical plan servicing
approximately 25,000members and dependents with an annual budget of
$14M, supervising an 11 member support staff. Monitored services of
600+ dental providers and 350+ vision providers, and ensured timely
processing of member and provider claims payments.
* Conducted extensive research to establish dental and vision
fee schedules andnegotiated contracts with providers. Monitored all
new medications usage and cos
ts to determine financial impact on plan.* Investigated all
allegations of fraud and employee misconduct resulting in
theelimination of 40 positions.* Assumed management of fund amidst
decreasing benefits for 25,000 members withannual loses in excess
of $900K.Within three years, engineered the turnaround of the
health benefits plan by introducing new programs and stringent
fiscal discipline that increased benefits to prior levels.Reduced
operational costs 18%.Created positive cash flow in excess of $500K
annually.
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* Oversaw and approved timesheets and payroll, accrued time, and
established merit increases for all employees. Conducted interviews
of new employees for placement, and administered 401(k) plan.LEWIS
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ADMINISTRATOR / ACTING CFO (CONTaD)
* Served as the Chief Financial Officer. Oversaw the bookkeeping
department, financial statements, and managed budgets for nine
different accounts with annual cash flow exceeding $35M.*
Maintained records on membership base of 7,500 active duty and
13,000 retiredpolice officers. Handled labor relation issues
between the City of Philadelphiaand bargaining unit members.*
Organized and arrange financial statements in preparation for
review with external auditors.* Resulting from several years of
effective plan management, reduced co-pay forall prescriptions to
$1.00, the lowest east of the Mississippi River.
POLICE LIEUTENANT / SERGEANT 1986 a" 1993PHILADELPHIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Administrative and operational commander responsible for 16
supervisors and 125
patrol officers. Coordinated daily patrol assignments,
coordinated the deployment of personnel and equipment, and directed
all investigations.
* Personally handled investigations involving police misconduct,
corruption, andall complaints against police officers.* Met with
community and political leaders to address specific neighborhood
concerns, and facilitated communications through the ranks to the
Police Commissioner.* Trained, supervised, and mentored line patrol
officers. Interpreted and enforced Federal, state, and local laws
and ordinances. Nationally Accredited Canine Trainer/Handler.*
Interacted with people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds,
and servedas a public relations officer on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia. Interviewed
complainants and witnesses, and performed investigations in
conjunction with other governmental agencies.
SUPERINTENDENT 1984 a" 1986FARADAY CONSTRUCTION BUCKINGHAM,
PA
Responsibilities included supervising fieldwork, training and
mentoring workers,hiring and managing subcontractors, and meeting
with clients to understand allproject requirements and
specifications.
* Demonstrated strong project management skills in
pre-construction planning, implementation and administration of all
project phases. Delivered profitable jobs
through effective estimating, job costing and budget planning,
and strong teambuilding skills.* Built a solid team of employees
and subcontractors that work together to complete quality projects
consistently on time and well within budgetary constraints.* Work
closely with architects to plan new construction projects. Manage a
widerange of tradesmen and outside contractors. Serve as project
manager for all major projects.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
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LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT CARRIER SOTHEBYaS BRIGANTINE, NJ 2004
a" 2006
OWNER / OPERATOR SAXONaS DELI CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA, PA 1989
a" 1991
OWNER / OPERATOR LEWaS AUTO BODY PHILADELPHIA, PA 1975 a"
1985
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Completed courses toward AS Degree in Criminal Justice Community
College of Philadelphia
Front Line Managers Police Executives Management Municipal
Police Officers Training Act 120 SWAT Advanced Management and
Supervision Pennsylvania Labor LawHostage Negotiations Ethnic
Intimidation Dignitary Protection Cultural Dive
rsity Sexual Harassment EEOC Hazardous Materials Identification
PennsylvaniaCriminal Law Use of Force
