John Andreas
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Focused Operating Officer with years of success in designing customer-oriented programs and developing high-performing service-oriented teams. Accomplished in working with organizational leaders to establish and achieve business goals while devising strategies to drive revenue and business growth. Proven track record in creating scalable operations infrastructure.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Starkx
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Managed procurement, inventory and warehouse operations.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Chief Operating Officer
Fashion Investment, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
12.2017 - 07.2020
- Responsible for all operations including financial reporting, margin, budgets, development, sales and production. Developed and established operational processes to support revenue growth and efficiencies.
- Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and maximize profits.
- Identified and mitigated operational risks to minimize potential negative impacts on organization.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
Chief Operating Officer /Chief Financial Officer
Hot Cotton
Los Angeles, CA
12.1993 - 07.2017
- Joined start-up apparel company at inception and served as Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer during development and growth of business with annual sales in excess of 50mm.
- Completed sale of business to venture capital firm which included 10 month period of due diligence requiring documentation of all financial results, business processes, systems as well as all policies and procedures.
- Evaluated product and services by analyzing and interpreting financial data and metrics.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities, including secondary distribution channels as well as off-price sales to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to achieve established goals.
- Responsible for development of annual budgets requiring collaboration with design and merchandising as well as sales to provide necessary resources.
- Monthly reporting of financial results to senior management.
Director of Operations
Bonwit Teller
12.1989 - 11.1993
- Served as Director of Operations for retail store with multiple locations in US including NY, Boston, Chicago.
- Responsible for operations and systems for all locations including corporate headquarters in NYC.
- Completed planning, building and opening of new stores in multiple locations. These projects included negotiating all contracts, leases as well as evaluation, purchase and implementation of all reporting and POS systems.
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
St. Mary's University
Winona, MNSkills
- Operations Management
- P&L Responsibility
- Strategic planning and execution
- Product Development and Sourcing
- Relationship building
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Staff training/development
Timeline
Director of Operations
Starkx
08.2020 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Fashion Investment, LLC
12.2017 - 07.2020
Chief Operating Officer /Chief Financial Officer
Hot Cotton
12.1993 - 07.2017
Director of Operations
Bonwit Teller
12.1989 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
St. Mary's University