Hi, I’m
John Victor Maki
Entrepreneur
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
5
Languages
Work History
NORIAN ACCOUNTING, UABLithuania
Accountant Specialist
01.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Admiral Markets ASLithuania
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
06.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
IronFXCyprus
Account & Sales Manager
02.2015 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
- Identified key entry points to enhance market penetration and maximize returns.
- Liaised with marketing and sales teams to develop targeted campaigns.
- Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
IronX ExchangeScandinavia
Director of Sales
03.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
- Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 30% in YOY.
- Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
- Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
- Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Drove sales by developing multi-million dollar contract sales.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
VixiLithuania
Co-Founder
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Monitored performance, identified areas of improvement and devised solutions to address areas of weakness.
Best DoggoLithuania
Co-Founder
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
JVM Holding LLC - FZDubai
Founder
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
Education
Norrbergsskolan
Stockholms Universitet
Vilniaus Universitetas
Åva Gymnasium
Skills
Business StrategyBusiness Development
Entrepreneur
Financial Management
Strategic planning
Contract Management
Certification
Open Water Diving - Padi 1
Language
Lithuanian (Elementary)
Danish (Elementary)
Swedish (Native or Bilingual)
Norwegian (Professional Working)
English (Full Professional)
Timeline
Founder
JVM Holding LLC - FZ
10.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
Vixi
07.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
Best Doggo
07.2022 - Current
Director of Sales
IronX Exchange
03.2018 - 12.2021
Open Water Diving - Padi 1
08-2017
Account & Sales Manager
IronFX
02.2015 - 12.2017
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Admiral Markets AS
06.2014 - 01.2015
Accountant Specialist
NORIAN ACCOUNTING, UAB
01.2012 - 01.2014