dmzuccherino

Researched and qualified 170+ prospects across healthcare, M&A, and private equity, identifying overlooked client opportunities and expanding pipeline coverage for senior advisors. Developed portfolio recommendations ahead of the 2024 election, modeling macroeconomic scenarios and advising on risk positioning for multi-million-dollar client accounts. Streamlined outreach using Salesforce, enabling senior advisors to prioritize top leads and accelerate business development.

Co-founded and built a $500K investment portfolio across startups, crypto, and Web3, sourcing opportunities and leading all investment strategy and capital allocation. Raised $10K in seed capital and scaled the portfolio 50x by deploying trend-based crypto trades using a self-built bot that identified high-momentum coins via social media signals. Rebalanced portfolio using blockchain data and market signals, enhancing returns and aligning investments with strategy.

Served as project manager and business analyst for $10M+ digital transformation projects, overseeing 30+ team members across Fortune 500 clients and delivering 10% cost savings through operational redesign and system integration. Redesigned 10+ project planning frameworks for a tech-side cost reduction initiative at a Fortune 100 pharma client, managing a $50M budget and identifying $2M+ in savings to improve long-term consulting efficiency. Led 7 Agile teams across engineering, ops, and client functions to deliver complex digital initiatives, reducing project timelines by 15% and ensuring on-time delivery of 25+ key milestones. Led stakeholder communication on two enterprise tech initiatives, driving a 98% satisfaction rate.

Meritoriously promoted and selected for deployment with elite bomb squad unit in Afghanistan; managed $90M in explosive ordnance equipment through retrograde and reallocation, supporting 1,700+ combat missions during Operation Enduring Freedom. Served as machine gunner and driver of armored vehicles (MRAPs) on 12 combat missions in Afghanistan; supported route clearance and convoy security; awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for performance. Led 15 Marines in base security and surveillance operations at a U.S. installation; handpicked to support presidential security detail for President Obama’s visit, demonstrating mission-critical reliability and leadership in a high-visibility environment. Graduated 1st of 100+ Marines in Supply Administration and Operations School; awarded meritorious promotion for exceptional performance and leadership potential. Managed $40M logistics budget supporting 500+ personnel, ensuring mission readiness with no overages or compliance issues. Trained 100+ Department of Defense personnel in certified military martial arts programs, enhancing unit readiness and hand-to-hand combat capability.