Shopify
Lauren Breitenbach
Bishop,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in the operations of a small business, with an emphasis in relationship building and a passion for contributing to a progressive and sustainable business mindset. Experienced in leading and supervising a variety of teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder, COO
Tera Kaia
Bishop , CA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Grew a sustainable apparel ecommerce business through bootstrap methods to $250,000 in revenue.
- Prioritize sustainability in every aspect of the business from the ethical and sustainable materials/manufacturing of our products down to the products end of life.
- Created and maintained B2B relationships with industry retailers gaining 8 new accounts.
- Led a team of 5 through scrum project management techniques in product development.
- Cross-functional experience maintaining and growing all aspects of the business including product design, development and manufacturing, digital marketing, CRO, inventory management, relationship building, co-lead a team of 5.
- Utilize Shopify analytics to assess company data and determine most successful path forward.
- Create organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
- Administered monthly and annual reviews to direct reports and set clear and measurable goals, action plans and follow-up procedures.
- In-depth experience working with Shopify backend system and analytics through the lens of a business owner.
- Researched and corrected customer concerns to promote company loyalty and ensure the customer satisfaction.
Lead Mountain Guide
Sierra Mountain Center
Bishop, CA
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Led groups of up to 15 people through hazardous terrain using risk management to mitigate safety.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative outdoor trips. This work created new programs that brought in 14 new clients and $6000 in revenue.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences and a higher return rate.
- Led groups of up to 15 people on climbing and backpacking expeditions up to 21 days.
- Taught sustainable backcountry travel ethics to clients using the Leave No Trace methodology.
Data Analysis Intern
Lucid Design Group (now Atrius)
Oakland, CA
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.
- Learn inner workings of sustainable SaaS company.
- Explored new energy tariffs data sources to enhance current models.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 09.2012 - 05.2018
Skills
Project Management
Strategic planning
Revenue Generation
Operations oversight
Excellent written and oral communication
Customer Relations
Account management
Software
Mondaycom
Geographic Information Systems
AutoCAD
Excel
Google Suite
Timeline
Founder, COO
Tera Kaia
01.2017 - 01.2023
Lead Mountain Guide
Sierra Mountain Center
06.2015 - 06.2019
Data Analysis Intern
Lucid Design Group (now Atrius)
06.2014 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
San Diego State University
09.2012 - 05.2018