Matthew Lauer

Defined company mission and strategic goals as executive member.

• Directed Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Legal teams.

Managed cross-department performance goals, collaborating with leaders to achieve KPIs.

Authored and enforced organizational policies and procedures for compliance.

Created and monitored profit and loss statements while tracking daily expenditures.

Recruited and retained talent to cultivate a positive workplace culture.

Expanded staff from 5 to over 100 within two years.

• Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
• Collaborated with executive team members to create long-term plans for organizational growth and development.

Secured funding through multiple rounds of fundraising to meet financial objectives.

• Established operational and financial infrastructure for Fashion Marketplace launch.
• Achieved 2000% revenue growth as Interim COO from 2015 to 2017.
• Increased revenue by 500% in 2017-2018 while scaling team from five to over 200.
• Trained team to manage over 100 projects for Fortune 500 companies effectively.
• Retained as Interim CFO/COO to stabilize and enhance business operations.

• Established one of fastest-growing 3PL companies in United States.
• Directed overall business and financial operations at Ramp Logistics.
• Repositioned organization and implemented departmental structures to enhance efficiencies.
• Achieved 800% revenue growth, expanding workforce from 5 to over 100 associates.
• Executed sale of equity stake in company in 2010, retained as consultant until 2013.

• Led west coast operations for one of largest retail design firms globally after relocation from Columbus, OH to San Francisco.
• Achieved 300% growth in operating earnings in 2006, securing highest profit margin among all Fitch offices worldwide.

• Managed annual portfolio exceeding $2M, tracking and reporting budgets throughout project lifecycles.
• Led team of 15 designers, strategists, and client service representatives to deliver exceptional results.

• Achieved rapid promotions at Abercrombie & Fitch and Express during early career.
• Held positions as Allocator, Merchandise Planner, E-Commerce Merchandise Planner, and Manager of Merchandise Planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in merchandise allocation and planning processes across various roles.