Massimo D'Onofrio

Current

Senior Consultant at Swisspresence.com LTD

Past

Candidate to the State Parliament at Ticino State Parliament
HR Director & Business Partner at VRWay Communication SA (VRW.MI)
Human Resources Director at TS Recruiting e Servizi SA

Director at Preludio LTD
Manager, Foundation Coordinator at A.R.C.H. Foundation

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Education

Trinity University
Schiller International University, Madrid
HEC Lausanne - School of Business

Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Lausanne

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Industry

International Trade and Development

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Massimo D'Onofrio’s Summary

FINANCE MANAGEMENT
• Expert skills across all core accounting and financial practices, including financial reporting, general and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Seven years of experience coaching start-up businesses to achieve financial success. Services provided include fundraising, business plan development, corporate finance set-up and management, tax planning, and payroll
• Proven history of structuring major corporate transactions, such as the sale of a business model for CHF 20 million
• Experience in budget management to include P&L analysis and internal controls
• Strong background in HR-related functions, such as payroll and benefits administration

OPERATIONS & RETAIL MANAGEMENT
• Experience in managing teams of up to 20 managers with 200 direct reports to ensure smooth operations across multiple locations
• Proven history of developing and implementing strategic plans to maximize productivity
• History of increasing annual revenue by managing merchandising and logistics functions for retail products
In addition to the skills listed above, you will find me to be an excellent communicator who interacts effectively across international and cross- functional groups.

I offer 10+ years of consulting and HR experience, an Executive MBA degree, the ability to develop productive relationships with internal and external contacts, outstanding skills in major European languages (Italian, French, Spanish, German, and English), and the ability to lead diverse international teams.

At this point in my career, I have looking for an opportunity to join a high-growth company in a senior or partner-level position. I am particularly suited to CEO, General Manager, and Administrative Director positions.

Massimo D'Onofrio’s Specialties:

Project Management, Business Planning, Public/Community Relations, Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Compensation & Benefits, Coaching & Mentoring, Presentation Delivery, Succession Planning, Group Facilitation, Communication, Data Analysis.

Massimo D'Onofrio’s Experience

Senior Consultant

Swisspresence.com LTD

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)

July 2001 — Present (8 years 6 months)

• Provided business start-up coaching services in areas of business plan development, corporate finance, sales and branding strategies, and business structures to 50+ clients.
• Managed financial planning, accounting, and tax optimization efforts.
• Identified strategic location for European Headquarters.
• Delivered HR management, staffing, and coaching services to GOOGLE (GOOG), VISTAPRINT (VPRT), VR WAY GROUP and other clients, which included a patent for recruiting and executive search services.
• Drafted privacy policies, structured commercial transactions, and conducted real estate project appraisals.
• Supervised team of three consultants and one web designer, which involved all hiring, training, coaching, and performance appraisals.
• Developed web-based recruiting solutions and oversaw all web development activities.
Candidate to the State Parliament

Ticino State Parliament

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

January 2007 — April 2007 (4 months)

Officially running for a place in the State Parliament of Ticino's State in Switzerland (Gran Consiglio Ticinese) as member of the PPD (Swiss Political Center).
The Elections are now over: I have received more than 25'500 votes but in order to enter into the State Parliament additional 5'000 votes were necessary! Thanks for the support.
HR Director & Business Partner

VRWay Communication SA (VRW.MI)

(Public Company; Media Production industry)

April 1999 — June 2001 (2 years 3 months)

• Managed team of four HR and administrative employees and 16 creative multimedia staff responsible for serving all Swiss, Italian, Spanish, and Danish business units.
• Supported and guided line managers, COO, and CTO in sourcing strategies, training, assessments, policy development, and administration.
• Developed, implemented, and maintained HR and administration controls in each unit.
• Defined and updated HR strategy policies.
• Implemented intranet and management information system for entire group; oversaw creation of newsletter, forum, and blogs within units.
• Defined systems and technical requirements, and set service level agreements (SLA).
• Collaborated with local and international authorities to gain work permits and subventions.
• Oversaw change management process through coaching in group and one-on-one sessions, Spin-off creating Swisspresence.com LTD since July 2001.
Human Resources Director

TS Recruiting e Servizi SA

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

January 1998 — March 1999 (1 year 3 months)

• Redeveloped and launched recruiting and executive search activities in the banking, financial, and trust fields.
• Conducted evaluation and return analysis, and prepared reports for Board of Directors.
• Managed all HR, MIS control, and client forecasting for TS Group with 50+ people.
• Facilitated and participated in international meetings and forums.
Director

Preludio LTD

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry)

January 1996 — December 1997 (2 years )

my responsibilities were:
• International trading of Swiss products in Latin America
• Reporting, evaluation and return analysis to the Board
• Recruiting of 3 area-managers in Latin America
• International MIS control and web presence
Manager, Foundation Coordinator

A.R.C.H. Foundation

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 1994 — December 1996 (3 years )

my responsibilities were:
• Implement the long term financial policies of the Executive Committee
• Reporting to the Board, the Corp. Development Officer, and the Treasurer
• International MIS control and web presence (intranet)
• International merchandising and logistic
• Financial controlling for headquarters and two subsidiaries
• Evaluation and return analysis
• Multiple projects coordination

Massimo D'Onofrio’s Education

Trinity University

Executive MBA , Marketing & Human Resources , 2003 — 2003

GPA (3.58/4.00)
Schiller International University, Madrid

BBA , Business Management, economics. , 1993 — 1993

Activities and Societies:

Recipient of International Business Award (IBA)
GPA: 3.86/4.00
Dean’s List
HEC Lausanne - School of Business

BA , Swiss Business Administration , 1987 — 1991
Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Lausanne

BA , Swiss Business Administration , January 1988 — December 1990

Winner for the Best International Marketing Plan of the 25th Montreux Jazz Festival. This plan were used in its 1991 advertisement campaign.

Additional Information

Massimo D'Onofrio’s Websites:

Massimo D'Onofrio’s Interests:

work, working, new technology, investing, spiritual exploration, healing, wild things, forests, beaches, travel, people, networking, sailing, tennis, wall climbing, investigating, coaching, business intelligent, Star Trek, history, reading, Europe, Switzerland, Italy, Lugano, Muzzano

Massimo D'Onofrio’s Groups:

Member of the Cultural Commission of Muzzano, 2008-2012
Candidate for the Ticino State Council, 2007-2011
Elected into the Muzzano's local Council, 2004-2008
Member of Management, Petitions and Cultural Commissions