Max Keefe
Co-Founder & CEO · CareerFlex
Carlsbdad, CA
In My Own Words
Creative business leader with experience solving complex market problems, cultivating strategic partnerships, managing multiple projects, and adding value. At CareerFlex, I helped grow the business from 1 client with 70 closing locations to over 3000 closing locations in 9 months by implementing creative value propositions for clients. Skilled in Continuous Growth, Agility, and Business Process Improvement.
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Co-Founder & CEO
CareerFlex2017 – Present
Created, fundraised, and led the first and only outplacement solution to aid employees during large scale retail layoffs. Personally managed all operations, growth, marketing, and business development for the company. As a Co-founder, I was responsible for wearing almost every hat, giving me a unique perspective into tackling new verticals. Tasks developed and executed ranged from pitching the idea to investors to ultimately selling and landing contacts with companies like Saks, Gymboree, and Adecco Group. CareerFlex is the first affordable, and cloud-based outplacement solution for employees of any level. • Grew customer base from 0 to 3000+ closing location in less than 9 months • Secured partnerships with retail brands such as Saks Off 5th, Gymboree, Topshop, Things Remembered, and National Stores • Created new partnerships with gig-economy companies such as Adia (Adecco Group), Qkids, UpShift, WorkGenius, and VipKid • Lead team in raising over $750,000
Retail Liquidation Consultant
Hilco Merchant Resources2015 – 2018
Personally managed national store closing events nationwide. Responsible for sale and augmentation for millions of dollars worth of inventory, but also the management of thousands of employees in transitional times. • Managed 1000+ employees during time as a consultant • Worked with client executive team to resolve inefficiency problems and improve operations • Created solution for employee outplacement, CareerFlex, out of a need discovered as a consultant
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