Education

 

1997-1999 Post-Baccalaureate studies in Economics and International Relations

Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

 

1994-1996 Advanced Rabbinic J.D.

 Central Yeshiva T.T.L., Brooklyn, NY

​

1992 Bachelor of Hebrew Letters

Yeshiva Gedolah College, Miami Beach, FL

 

Professional Experience

 

2018-2022 Mentor, Solomon Leadership Program; Bal Harbour, FL

Mentoring High-School Seniors and Juniors in applying various leadership strategies to life skills.

 

2018-Present Managing Partner, Achim Investmnents LLC; Miami, FL

Overseeing the purchase, renovation, and management of real estate

in the multi-family and hospitality space. Other areas of investment include assisted living, and commercial real estate space. 

​

2009-2017 Director, Seven-Seven Media and PR; New York, N.Y.-Miami, FL

Media rep and consultant on campaign and policy strategy. Services included

classic and social media, publishing, advertising, event and organizational strategies, lobbying and global partnering.

 

2008-2014 Director, Tarian Capital Investments; New York, N.Y. 

Procuring investors in the energy and new technologies sectors, private equity financing, and a commercial agent in International Trade.

 

2006-2007 National Representative, Near East Forum; Brussels, Belgium-New York, N.Y.

American delegate of E.U. lobbying and cultural organization, including its policy forum and youth movement.

Coordinated efforts with NGOs on European affairs and liaisoned between E.U. and U.S. representatives.

 

2003-2006 Senior Policy Advisor, American Friends of Likud; New York, N.Y.

Advised Members of Knesset on American affairs, acted as a liaison between Knesset Committees and their Congressional counterparts, and led delegations to political and academic conferences. Developed lobbying methods for various organizations including in Canada and the E.U. Authored articles on social and political issues, and featured in print, radio and television interviews.

 

2000-2002 Manager, Hanrut Investments; Toronto, Ont.

Supervised the acquisition and completion of real estate and other investments in the US, Canada, the UK, and Israel. 

 

Summer 1998 Intern, Radio West; Jerusalem, Israel

Coordinated advertising and sales, produced on-air commercials and news for English speaking audiences in the Middle East. 

​

1992-1996 International Aid Envoy, Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch; Brooklyn NY

Organized a variety of humanitarian and community services in Africa, Asia, Central America,

Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean Islands.

 

1994-1997 Lobbyist, American Friends of Lubavitch; Washington D.C.

Served as liaison between organization and congressional representatives and staff members.

Successfully lobbied for the passage of HR 4497.

 

Fall 1994 Media Liaison, L’Chaim to Life Telethon; Los Angeles CA

Prepared press releases. Produced and coordinated advertising materials, financial issues, and related administrative functions. 

 

1991-1992 Lecturer, Torah Academy: Johannesburg South Africa

Taught Hebrew and Judaic Studies to Standards 5-7.

 

Summer 1991 Teacher, Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe (F.R.E.E.);  Dnepropetrovsk Ukraine, U.S.S.R.

Developed curriculum and taught children between the ages of 6-14.

 

Advocacy

* Board Member at the Shul of Bal Harbour FL

* US Delegate to the World Zionist Congress and AZM Board Member

* Former Natl Board Member JNF-USA

 

Interests

* Former Emergency Medical Technician and Certified in Domestic Preparedness Against Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Volunteered at the World Trade Center disaster site and with Magen David Adom in Israel.

* Certified Open Water Diver.

* Sabre Fencing

 

Languages

Knowledgeable in Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish/German