RICHARD M. DAVIS
475B Molino Avenuetel: +1 (415) 388 8480
Mill Valley, California 94941, USAe-mail:
SUMMARY
Social entrepreneur with over 30 years experience in non-profit & commercial projects. Experience inhealth and humanitarianrelief, as well as real estate, sales and banking domestically and overseas. Extensive dealings with high profile, high net-worth clients
EXPERIENCE
Non-Profit1994 – Present
Health & Cancer
- MedaFit,Founder2010 – Present
Non-profit promoting exercise to people living with serious & chronic illness based on a sustainable funding model
Two pilot programs started in Marin, Ca
- UCSF Prostate Cancer Patient Advocate2008 – Present
Participated in re-writing Health Matters “Prostate Cancer & Its Treatment”
Currently revising support guidelines for men on Hormone therapy and writing pamphlet
Member of UCSF Peer-to-Peer support program
- Marin Prostate Cancer Support Group 2007 - Present
Weekly ACS/ UsTOO support group meeting at Marin General; attendance of 25-40
- Sunflower Wellness, Board Member2008 -2010
Board member of 501c3 promoting a nationwide program to easily facilitate exercise for newly diagnosed cancer patients as well as survivors; arranged pilot program at UCSF
- American Cancer Society, Marin Advisory Council2008 –2011
Humanitarian & Social Responsibility
- Facing A Challenge Conferences, 12004 -
Founder member in effort to stem anti-Semitism originating from the progressive left; organised major conference with ADL.
Activist group formed to fight anti-Semitism stemming from the progressive left
Moderated seminars on neo- anti-Semitism
- Mosaic Relief Committee (in formation), 2000 - Present
Program to establish a new umbrella relief agency tackling Jewish poverty outside the Diaspora; stresses donor directed giving and transparent full reporting.
- Israeli Public Relations, Great Britain, 2000-2002
Established the first ‘grassroots’ lecture series, ‘Israel:Myths & Facts’ with Israeli Embassy;
Founder member of the Media Group for Israel
Worked with BICOM (British Israel Communications & Research Centre) to promote and establish a permanent ‘grassroots’ program to promote peace and fair representation
- Social Responsibility Coordinator, Radlett United Synagogue, 2000 - 2002
Established programs to improve social awareness and action in one of wealthiest villages in UK.
- Kibbutz Mizpeh Shalom, 1999
Various joint economic projects with Jericho Palestinian Community
- Humanitarian Aid, Romania, 1998-2000
Program Founder: conceived, created and administered food distribution program to over 1000 poor and elderly Jews throughout Romania.
- American Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Romania, 1996 -1997
Project Consultant
Advised Romanian Jewish Community on management and administration of 1600 piece property portfolio; established computerised data base, accounting & budget procedures, management control system, operations manual, and training procedures. Doubled cash flow in 12 months.
Jewish Organizations
- UJA-Federation, New York, 1995 - Planned Giving Executive/ Fundraiser
Established programs for professional groups and high net worth individuals. Experience with data base development and telephone solicitation.
- Tucson Jewish Community Center, 1985 – 1987 - Board Member
Commerce1975-1994, 1997-1999, 2003 - 8
Real Estate, Entrepreneurial, Finance & Sales
- Advanced Fiber Systems, Managing US Partner 2008 - Present
Exclusive Turkish representativefor world’s leading manufacturer of hydro-seeding supplies
- DR2 LLC - Ecotourism, Principal 2006 -
J-V with Society for Protection of Nature in Israel to market adventure and eco-tourism in Israel.
- Real Estate, San Francisco 2007
Repositioned two buildings in SOMA including renovation, leasing and tenant negotiations.
- Mike’s Bicycle Center, Marin, California, Sales Associate2003 - 2004
Sold $600,000 of bicycles and accessoriesspecialising in high end custom bikes including celebrity clients.
- Olimex, Principal 2003 - 2005
Company held by humanitarian relief associates that owns innovative technology to coat metals with ceramic; actively seeking start-up finding.
Devco S.A., RomaniaProject/Financial Manager – Principal 1997-1999
Real Estate investment, development, and brokerage; successfully designed and completed residential projects for rent and sale; acquisition ; planning and sale of CBD office sites; advised international and diplomatic clients including; managed project budgets and reporting; development projections; investor relations
- Richard Davis & Company
New York, 1994 – Domestic & International Real Estate Consulting
Tucson 1986- 88 – Real Estate Development
Los Angeles 1981-83 – Real Estate Development and Consulting
- Chase Manhattan Bank, New York – Vice President
Director of Dispositions, Real Estate Owned 1989-1993: disposed of $400 million of bank owned real estate.
Assistant Treasurer, 1975 –78: credit trained real estate lending officer with national portfolio
- Watt Industries, Financial Officer1978-1980
Real Estate Development
High Net Worth Investors – Real Estate, Entertainment, Sports,
- DRD Associates, Tucson 1983-1986
Chief Operating Officer – Real Estate, Entertainment and Professional Sports;
- 4J Investments Inc, Los Angeles 1980-1981
Deal maker & ‘birddog’ for principal - Real estate and Professional Sports
EDUCATION
- University of Chicago, 1975
M.B.A. with Honors in Finance and Economics
- University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) G.B. 1973
Bachelor of Science (Hon.) Finance and Marketing: 2.1
- Haberdashers’ Aske’s School, Elstree, G.B.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
- U.S. and British (EEC) citizenship.
- Languages: French, German, and Romanian.
- Exercise - sculling; swimming; biking; weightlifting; 9 marathons, 4 triathlons