Resume - Edward "Eddie" Goldfarb

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

My accomplishments, coupled with business and life experiences, including Navy Fighter Pilot, Deputy Sheriff, Fortune Corporation Department Head, and Business Owner, not only make me a formidable candidate but also provide me with Strong Negotiation and Problem-Solving skills that have been beneficial in working towards Win-Win solutions.
I can't be intimidated or compromised. My love for OUR COUNTRY will not allow me to be bought or sold. 

Some of My Skills:

Negotiations                                                                                                                                                                                                          Problem Solving                                                 
Out of Box Thinking                                                                                                                                                                                          Strategic Planning                                                                                                                                                                                          Diplomatic                                                                                                                                                                                                              Communicator 
Writer
Public Speaking
Open Flexible - Adaptable
Approachable
Composed

11/1965 to 10/1971 FIGHTER PILOT - LIEUTENANT, U.S. NAVY
United States Navy | Jacksonville, FL
At 22 years old, my primary duty was as a Naval Aviator, and my collateral duties were as a squadron
division officer, which included leadership, administration, and accountability for
personnel in my department. The departments I was responsible for were the Aircraft
The Division, composed of five separate departments and 40 highly skilled and talented
personnel, and the Line Division, composed of 20 personnel, are responsible for assisting
pilots and maintaining squadron aircraft. Flight duties were as a pilot of the A-4 Skyhawk, a single-seat jet fighter-bomber serving onboard the USS Forrestal, an attack aircraft carrier. In the Navy Reserve, pilot-in-command of the S-2 Tracker, a carrier-based anti-submarine warfare platform. I was a double Centurian for 225 landings on the USS Lexington and USS Forrestal. Held a higher than Top Secret 'restricted data' clearance, as additional duties included nuclear weapons loading officer and nuclear weapons delivery pilot.

03/1971 to 03/1973 DEPUTY SHERIFF
Dade County Public Safety Department | Miami - Dade County, Florida
Trained in criminal, civil, and traffic law, patrolled cities throughout Miami-Dade. Received commendations for attempting to save the life of a person whose car crashed and went to the bottom of a deep Opa-Locka canal, and apprehended five wanted armed and dangerous felons. Administered first aid when first on the scene of accidents and/or assigned to a call where the person was in a medical emergency situation. 

09/1975 to 08/1986 DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING - SALES PROMOTION

Jewel - SuperValu Stores - Food Fair (Assistant) | Chicago, IL
Responsible for creating, implementing, and adhering to a multi-million dollar
advertising and promotional budget. Acted autonomously in interviewing and buying millions of dollars in promotion
merchandise to stimulate additional sales in our retail stores. Created and produced many television, radio, outdoor, and print advertising campaigns and special sales events for our retail stores. Responsible for creating advertising, brochures, graphics, and decorations, including music and professional entertainment for our bi-annual themed trade shows.

09/1986 to 08/1988 DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION
AutoZone | Memphis, TN
Generated AutoZone's annual advertising and sales promotion budget and was responsible for all departmental functions. Honored to lead an advertising team of 25 highly motivated and talented colleagues, encompassing specialists in all aspects of advertising and promotion, including creative, effective campaigns produced for print, radio, television, point of sale, and subsequent media placement and buying. Attended trade shows with merchandisers. Interfaced with celebrities, suppliers, and reviewed new products. Coordinated NASCAR racing program with car sponsors, team owners, and drivers.

10/89 - CURRENT REALTOR | Hollywood, FL

Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 1998 and a recipient of the REMAX Lifetime Award. Achievement Award in 2006. Goldfarb, Fernandez, and Partners have been together for over 27 years and boast not a single complaint and all five-star reviews. For our buyer clients, our extensive experience assures negotiating the lowest price, most favorable terms, and a seamless, mistake-free closing.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - 09/1963 - 08/1965 
University of Miami                                                                                                                                                                                              09/1973 - 08/1975                                                                                                                                                                                                      Florida State University 

11/1965 - 06/1967 Naval Aviator | Aeronautics
United States Naval Flight School Command, Pensacola, FL

MEMBERSHIPS

American Legion                                                                                                                                                                                                            Broward Navy League                                                                                                                                                                                            Florida State Alumni Association                                                                                                                                                                              A-4 Skyhawk Association