*Triathlons
*Collecting Vinyl Records
*DJ'ing
*Dancing
*Board Games
Drew Lovell
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Driven leader with a proven track record of bootstrapping and scaling Bonus Round Game Cafe, demonstrating exceptional financial forecasting and operational oversight. Skilled in logistics analysis and supply chain coordination, successfully managed multi-faceted teams, ensuring compliance and quality control. Achieved significant milestones, including electing all candidates in a political campaign, showcasing strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder & Managing Member
Bonus Round Game Cafe
01.2016 - Current
- Bootstrapped business from the ground up
- Maintained P&L and shouldered LLC fiscal responsibility.
- Applied for permits and ensured their regular compliance and renewal.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Oversaw day to day operations including: ordering, managing inventory, managing staff by setting expectations & ongoing skills coaching
- Responsible for scouting locations and lease negotiations
Global Distribution Lead
Null Signal Games
11.2023 - Current
- Oversaw third-party printing / manufacturing
- Interfaced with other team leads to strategize sales and accurately forecast necessary stock levels
- Responsible for ordering ~20k in product monthly.
- Developed new products to fill gaps in existing offerings
Treasurer
ECPS 19th District (Garcia / Shaffer / Shoenberg)
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with city and state electoral accounting regulations
- Managed bookkeeping between donations and campaign expenses
- Worked with 3 candidates and other staff to ensure a successful political campaign (all 3 were elected in 2023!)
- Interfaced with representatives of affiliated alderman and non-profits to support one another
Education
Electrical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Financial Management
- Leadership and Coaching
- Business Administration
- Start-Up Operations
- Operational Management & Oversight
- Stock replenishment
- Financial Strategy & Planning
- Logistics Analysis
- Product Development
- Health codes compliance
- Tax Compliance
Interests
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Global Distribution Lead
Null Signal Games
11.2023 - Current
Treasurer
ECPS 19th District (Garcia / Shaffer / Shoenberg)
08.2022 - Current
Startup Founder & Managing Member
Bonus Round Game Cafe
01.2016 - Current
Electrical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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