John V. Karavitis

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." -Winston Churchill

Multifaceted professional John V. Karavitis possesses a number of unique skills that span business finances, corporate management, and information technology. As a Senior Financial Analyst for a major Chicago firm, John V. Karavitis has consulted with and led the further development of companies operating in the energy, insurance, pharmaceutical, publishing, IT, and real estate industries.

Often working closely with Chief Financial Officers, John V. Karavitis performed ad hoc analyses of corporate cost drivers and internal software project options. In the past, John V. Karavitis has supervised the development, execution, and administration of annual budget cycles, formation of business goals, and oversight of investment return profitability to determine whether or not to move forward with projects. In this versatile role, John V. Karavitis often served as the go-to person for department heads, corporate managers, and employees with questions concerning accounting, financing, or Microsoft Office applications.

The recipient of a Master in Business Administration, John V. Karavitis understands business operations ranging from implementation of a working business model to business process improvement through analysis of policies and engineering of a process map. Most recently, John V. Karavitis partnered with a Six Sigma Black Belt certified business strategist to revamp a firm's electronic publishing efforts.

During his limited free time, John V. Karavitis regularly jogs to stay healthy. He loves dogs and enjoys documentary films and books on science fiction and philosophy.