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Christopher Yi

Christopher Yi

Palisades Park,NJ

Summary

Product and growth operator with a track record of scaling businesses to over $2M in sales. Expertise in building strategic partnerships and enhancing customer retention through data-driven incentive models. Proven ability to blend product direction, business development, and operations in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

CaterPlace
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
  • Scaled marketplace from 0 to $2M+ in total sales (peaking ~$650K annually)
  • Led product direction, business development, and operations to align strategy with market needs
  • Generated early traction through personal cold outreach, direct sales, and marketing efforts
  • Built a network of 800+ restaurant partners across NYC
  • Introduced incentive model that increased repeat orders and customer retention
  • Established systems to enable scalable growth on both supply and demand sides

Founder (Web & Automation)

Reetche
New York Metro
01.2017 - Current
  • Built and ran web/automation business delivering practical, ROI-driven solutions for clients
  • Delivered custom websites and internal tools enhancing client operations and workflows
  • Managed full lifecycle of projects: sales, product design, development, deployment

Product Manager

HubSpire
New York Metro
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Owned product lifecycle from concept to launch across multiple digital products
  • Translated business needs into clear technical requirements for engineering teams
  • Developed scalable, maintainable solutions that support long-term product growth
  • Enhanced team efficiency by implementing prioritized workflows and structured processes

Treasury Analyst

Wyndham Worldwide
Parsippany, NJ
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw treasury operations for 200+ entities, managing a $650M portfolio
  • Coordinated cash management processes using Kyriba for enhanced treasury efficiency
  • Developed automation tool (Python/Excel) to streamline manual processes

Financial Advisor (Series 7)

New York, NY
  • Advised clients on financial strategies, fostering long-term investment relationships
  • Gained expertise in market dynamics, risk assessment, and sales techniques
  • Developed personalized financial plans for diverse client portfolios.
  • Analyzed market trends to provide informed investment advice.
  • Conducted client meetings to assess financial goals and needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
12-2010

Skills

  • Product management
  • Sales / Cold outreach
  • Partnerships
  • Acquisition
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Financial strategy
  • Financial analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Marketing automation
  • Market analysis

Personal Information

Title: Product / Growth Operator

Timeline

Co-Founder

CaterPlace
01.2020 - Current

Product Manager

HubSpire
01.2019 - 01.2022

Founder (Web & Automation)

Reetche
01.2017 - Current

Treasury Analyst

Wyndham Worldwide
01.2015 - 01.2019

Financial Advisor (Series 7)

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Maryland, College Park
Christopher Yi