Alexander Lans
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-driven Operations Executive drives performance improvements and leads strategic initiatives. Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives. Develops and executes innovative strategies for stimulating growth and service quality.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Urban Empire, LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Established process improvement team that identified and implemented process change resulting in 20% reduction in waste
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
One Stop Equine Shop
08.2012 - 02.2023
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Assembled financial models to accurately forecast cash flow and profitability
- Recognized by Inc. Magazine four times on Inc. 5000 and Crain's Chicago Business three times as one of fastest growing companies in Chicago
- Established private label brand with 70%+ Gross Margin and over $1M in sales within first 12 months
Education
Master of Arts - Comparative Social Policy
University of Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And History
College of Wooster
Wooster, OH05.2010
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Business Forecasting
- Planning and Execution
- Cash Management
- Risk Management
- Business Start up
- Stakeholder Relations
- Fiscal Management
- Executive Leadership
- Financial Oversight
- Financial Management
- Google AdWords
- Google Analytics
- Amazon Seller Central and Ads
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Urban Empire, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
One Stop Equine Shop
08.2012 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Comparative Social Policy
University of Oxford
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And History
College of Wooster
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