Danzger Group - Igniting Finance and Tech Careers

Are you finding it really hard to achieve your career objectives? Getting a job or transitioning out of what that doesn’t suit you. Or maybe you need to improve your current work situation?

I’m the solution. I help you land a gratifying, rewarding job or internship matched to your strengths and interests and to succeed in your career. I do this through one-on-one coaching and advising with a holistic, design-oriented approach.

I help you get off the hamster wheel of simply constantly applying to jobs and hearing crickets. I teach you how to supplement those applications with networking in a way that doesn’t feel cringey.

We’ll start by ensuring that you have some clarity on what you might like to do. It’s better to take a moment to reflect on where your strengths and interests might best be applied than to start randomly applying to jobs.

I ensure that your career documents (resume, LinkedIn, and cover letter) are in great shape.

I help you land and prepare for meetings and interviews.

I help you with the important, yet often-overlooked, things that many career coaches don’t consider, like evaluating and negotiating job offers and getting off on the right foot in a new job.

In short, I help you:

• Identify your strengths and passions to suggest career direction
• Create materials to present themselves in the most attractive light (e.g., resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter)
• Learn how to build and grow your professional network to help land a job
• Master meeting and interviewing skills
• Understand how to evaluate and negotiate offers
• Succeed in the workplace with an early action plan

LEARN MORE

MY FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://go.danzgergroup.com/newsletter
REQUEST A FREE CAREER SOLUTIONS CALL: https://www.calendly.com/danzgergroup/15min
TESTIMONIALS: https://www.danzgergroup.com/home#Testimonials
EMAIL: neil@danzgergroup.com

Career Coach and Advisor

I uplevel your career documents so you get more interviews and offers.

In today’s busy world, people who read your resume and LinkedIn profile give them quick scans. They must be concise and demonstrate what you can do for your next employer.

I transform your resume from a laundry list of roles and responsibilities to compelling, quantified accomplishments and achievements that make people stand up and take notice. 

When I’m through, you’ll not only have a polished resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter, but you’ll be better prepared in meetings and interviews when you see how I’ve communicated you to others in writing.

LEARN MORE

MY FREE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: https://go.danzgergroup.com/newsletter
REQUEST A FREE CAREER SOLUTIONS CALL: https://www.calendly.com/danzgergroup/15min
TESTIMONIALS: https://www.danzgergroup.com/home#Testimonials
EMAIL: neil@danzgergroup.com

Resume Writing and LinkedIn Optimization

I’ll make you a pro at acing interviews and networking meetings. This translates to more offers.

I share the principles and techniques that help you truly connect during a conversation. 

You’ll learn how to master the art of storytelling, effectively demonstrating what you can do for your next employer, and building stronger personal connections that instill trust.

I’ll conduct a mock interview with you and provide you with detailed, useful feedback so you can up your game.

Interview Preparation

If you’re generally happy in your current role, but you’d like to address issues that you feel prevent you from being the most effective, productive, and satisfied, I can help. I can coach you, asking you questions you never thought of to unlock insights. Despite a common misconception, coaching is about much more than remediation. It’s about making strides through continuous reflection and improvement.

Executive Coach

TechCXO

Offered strategic CFO/COO services (on-demand/fractional, interim, and project-based engagements) to technology-intensive companies nationwide. Areas of focus included investment management/fintech, SaaS, big data, AI, and machine learning. Helped companies that might not otherwise have the scale to afford a full-time strategic CFO for capital raising, increasing revenue, entering new markets, and profitability improvement.

Partner

Rebar Systems, LLC

One of four founders who grew the firm from startup to a team of 60 and double-digit millions in revenue.

Established and managed finance, administration, and operations (FA&O) processes. Spearheaded human resources/benefits, legal, international operations, compliance, risk management, & real estate.

Helped secure private investments from three of the world's largest hedge funds. Crafted and negotiated financing, teaming, intellectual property (IP), and client agreements.

Rebar Systems’ core expertise is providing financial institutions such as hedge funds, brokers, and banks with software, IT consulting/integration services, and support of high performance trading and transaction management systems. Systems include execution management systems (EMS) and order management systems (OMS.)

Chief Financial Officer and Co-founder

Miami International Holdings, Inc.

Senior Vice President focusing on operations and finance for the IT group of a well-funded startup involved in a massive systems development effort to serve the capital markets

Senior Vice President

Front Row Electronics, LLC

Founded a consumer electronics e-commerce business.  Subsequently sold ownership interest.

Owner

RiverEdge Capital Partners LLC

Primary responsibility for tech sector investments in a concentrated long/short equity hedge fund

Hedge Fund Analyst

US Trust

Managing Director, Growth Equity Group
Co-managed $1 billion in large/mid cap growth equities. 

• Gathered assets, winning numerous new mandates, ranging from $2 million to $75 million, from individuals, institutions, as well as clients of intermediaries.
• Conducted investor seminars, appeared on television (e.g., Bloomberg TV), and was quoted in the financial press (e.g., Barron’s.)
• Demonstrated strong investment performance during tenure.
• Refined the team’s buy/sell disciplines and introduced advanced valuation techniques (e.g., Credit Suisse HOLT), leading to improved risk-adjusted returns.
• Served on the firm’s Portfolio Policy Committee, establishing firm-wide investment policy.

Managing Director/Portfolio Manager

Morgan Stanley

Research Analyst, Telecommunications Equipment ('94-'97); Computer Hardware/Software ('92-'94)

• Ranked #3 among Telecom Equipment analysts in 1997 Greenwich Associates research poll.
• Ranked #4 among Morgan Stanley research analysts in stock picking (1996).
• Involved in seven IPOs (including one of the largest U.S. IPOs ever) and two follow-on offerings, transactions representing almost $4 billion.
• Contributed to The Internet Report by Mary Meeker.  HarperCollins, 1996.

Equity Research Analyst

🔥 Igniting Tech & Finance Careers | Getting You the Role and Compensation You Deserve | (Learn How to Get More Interviews and Offers. Click On The Video Link Below.) ⬇️

Face it. There are few things as trying as being in a job you don’t like or searching for a job.

Both of these situations are often accompanied by restlessness, frustration, and anxiety.

How happy would you be to achieve your career goals and find meaningful, sustaining work that energizes you?

You CAN find your dream position when armed with the methodology to establish or confirm career direction and effectively execute a job search. Or, if you’re in a position that suits you, but you are confronting some obstacles, you may very well be able to improve your situation.

Hi, I’m Neil. I’m proud to have helped many people land exciting jobs and internships and improve their work situations. I’m happy to do the same for you.

My career has been largely at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology. I've run HR for the eight-figure revenue tech startup I co-founded, having hired 100 people, interviewed 500 people to find them, and reviewed thousands of resumes during my career. This follows earlier experience at big companies like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs and several startups.

Let me shepherd you in your career so you can be prepared to face any work situation confidently.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY:

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"I’m thrilled with the work Neil did with me on my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter. The process was efficient and painless! Neil drew out my accomplishments and achievements and made them pop on my resume. He helped me revise my LinkedIn profile, including a headline and an About section that allow my personality to shine through. He also composed a crisp, customized cover letter with me. If you’re looking for help with your career materials, you can count on Neil.

- Karen S., managing director

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“Neil will help get you focused and organized in no time at all. I particularly appreciated his help and guidance on my LinkedIn profile which is now showing up in many more searches.

– Global portfolio manager at a premier asset manager

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While working with Neil on interview prep, he consistently served as a helpful voice, reminding me of what recruiters and prospective employers are really looking for. He makes himself extremely accessible to his clients as well. I highly recommend his services for anyone who is going through a job search or career pivot. 

– Eric K., operations manager, Arch

💡 Visit my Featured section to watch my introduction video and learn how to get more interviews and offers.

https://www.DanzgerGroup.com
neil@danzgergroup.com

Neil Danzger, CFA

Wales College Secondary School

As a High School English and ESL Teacher, I assist high school students with their studies and support them in understanding the Ontario curriculum through a variety of interactive class activities.   I also use a variety of assessments to monitor their progress: assessments FOR learning, assessments AS learning, and assessments OF learning.  To provide a clear picture on student progress, I gather evidence using the triangulation method of observations, conversations, and student products.  On the administrative side of the job, I create a variety of documents: course syllabi; lesson and unit plans; rubrics; assessments; and final exams.  Ultimately, my goal is to help international students learn English as a Second Language and adjust to life in Canada, as well as help them develop the necessary learning skills and work habits to succeed beyond school environments.

Courses Taught/Currently Teaching/Future Courses:
- Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (OLC4O)-- May 2024, February 2025
- English Literacy Development, Level 2 (ELDBO)-- May 2024
- English as a Second Language, Level 1 (ESLAO)-- July 2024
- English as a Second Language, Level 2 (ESLBO)-- July 2024, August 2025
- English as a Second Language, Level 3 (ESLCO)-- January 2025
- English as a Second Language, Level 4 (ESLDO)-- July 2024, August 2025, September 2025
- English as a Second Language, Level 5 (ESLEO)-- August 2024, September 2025
- Grade 12 University English (ENG4U)-- August 2024, August 2025
- The World of Fashion (HNB4M)-- September 2024
- English Literacy Development, Level 3 (ELDCO)-- September 2024
- Launching and Leading A Business (BEP2O)-- September 2024
- Presentation and Speaking Skills (EPS3O)-- December 2024
- Career Studies (GLC2O)-- January 2025
- Civics and Citizenship (CHV2O)-- March 2025
- Food and Culture (HFC3M)-- September 2025

High School English and ESL Teacher

University of Toronto Scarborough

I worked  as a Research Study Assistant at the University of Toronto Scarborough's Department of Language Studies, under Dr. Rena Helms-Park's supervision.  I transformed 220-240 item Peabody Picture vocabulary tasks into 4 electronic versions for online use with elementary school French Immersion students on Zoom.  I edited and proofread 7-10 test materials and articles for coherence and structure for publication purposes.  I also co-created recruitment and informed consent materials to educate students and parents about the study.

Research Study Assistant

Phoenix Academy of the Arts

As an ESL Teaching Assistant for the Phoenix Academy of the Arts, I created and facilitated lesson plans for beginner and advanced level English second language learners (4-8/class, and 1 advanced ESL student).  The point of these lessons was to help these students practice their speaking, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills.  Furthermore, a needs-based approach was used, such that the content and the lessons were created to fit with the students' needs.   Ultimately, the goal was to help these students gain confidence in speaking the English language, and we achieved this with a 100% approval rate and comfort level from the students.  This position also required a great deal of collaboration with the staff and other teaching assistants, when it came to planning the lessons, and discussing different approaches for how to best facilitate the class.  Various teaching strategies were translated into actions as well, such as speaking at a suitable pace and volume, using visual aids, encouragement, and ongoing practice to help the students understand the content to the best of their ability.  These lessons primarily focused on verbal and conversational English, while integrating lessons on grammar and vocabulary.

Specifically, there were two types of classes: ESL Teaching, and Spoken English Practice.  For ESL Teaching (2-hour long class), a specific curriculum had to be followed, such that the emphasis was placed on daily English conversation, while still focusing on English grammar and vocabulary.  A multitude of media were used, such as: videos; discussion questions; focused listening and reading; etc.  The Spoken English Practice (1-hour class) sessions were free conversation opportunities, in which the teaching assistant came up with 3-5 topics for discussion, encouraging the students to share their opinions.  Therefore, students had 9 hours of weekly practice.

Nature of tasks: lesson planning and facilitation; video transcribing; proofreading and editing

ESL Teaching Assistant

Passionate about Linguistics, Languages, and Teaching | Experience in Speech Therapy, Research, Teaching, and Tutoring | Currently a Teacher's Assistant/Supply Teacher at Wales College Secondary School

Welcome to my profile!  I am a passionate Secondary School English and ESL Teacher who loves to make a difference in the lives of my students.  Allow me to share my story:

I graduated from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a Specialist Degree in Psycholinguistics, and a Minor in Psychology.  During my time at UTSC, I have volunteered as a student ambassador, peer helper for two Introductory Linguistics courses, class note taker for four courses, and bible study facilitator.  Not only did I contribute to my school community, but I also gained a number of skills, which are: oral and written communication; problem-solving; and time management.  I have also acquired these skills in my studies, and they definitely paid off and prepared me for the workforce, thereby contributing to my success.

On a personal basis, I volunteer as an Office Assistant at St. Maria Goretti Parish, and used to volunteer as a Community Aphasia Program Volunteer at the Aphasia Institute.  Although these involve the same skills previously mentioned, a new skill that I acquired in these two positions is providing exceptional high quality customer service.  These give me an opportunity to meet new people, get to know them, and be helpful to them.  My volunteer experience at the Aphasia Institute involved helping clients overcome language difficulties brought on by stroke, and helped me gain a deeper appreciation for the field of Speech-Language Pathology.

For my previous work experiences, I was an ESL Teaching Assistant for the Phoenix Academy of the Arts and a Research Study Assistant at UTSC's Department of Language Studies.  Now, I am embracing my new-found calling of teaching and helping students with their English skills.  Everyday is a learning experience, and I constantly look for opportunities for advancement to improve and do better each day.

In my spare time, you can find me listening to some great tunes, cooking up a storm, reading about current events, and watching Italian shows.

Like what you see?  If you do, I invite you to connect with me on here.  I look forward to learning more about you and being a valuable resource for you.

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