Alexander Lee Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Directing multiple business units with annual revenues in excess of $2.6M and an employ of at least 10 individuals.• Providing management, oversight, and training for four direct reports: Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, Metadata Specialist, and Chief Editor. • Regularly consulting with C-Suite executives to provide forecasting, reporting, analysis, and strategic direction through clear communication and presentation.• Managing all e-commerce sales channels, including four different websites and multiple Amazon accounts with annual revenues in excess $1M. • Expanding Print on Demand (POD) business unit by developing strategic manufacturing partnerships, sales strategies, and marketing initiatives.• Sourcing and procuring large volumes of inventory to maximize fulfillment opportunities while limiting asset growth.• Identifying issues then establishing and prioritizing improvements to websites and software with programmers, shared IT resources and outside consultants. • Engineering workflow efficiencies to maximize productivity and reduce operating expenses. • Developing new and cultivating existing publisher/supplier relationships. • Overseeing and managing editorial production calendar and content including: newsletters, blog content, social media activity, and an annual print catalog. • Identifying opportunities then establishing and prioritizing marketing initiatives in conjunction with shared marketing resources and outside consultants. • Representing East View Map Link & Longitude Books domestically and internationally at conferences and events.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Identified, developed and executed sales strategies that helped to exceed 2017 budgeted sales by over 15%.• Cultivated strategic partnerships to yield double digit annual growth for largest house accounts. • Oversaw and managed all e-commerce platforms including four websites, two Amazon marketplace accounts, and one Amazon Advantage account. • Optimized workflows to reduce operating expenses through staff reduction.• Represented East View Map Link domestically and internationally at conferences and events. • Collaborated with international publishers to develop several successful cobranded map titles sold in 700+ retail locations of the largest brick and mortar bookstore chain in the U.S.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Managed and grew key accounts which generated revenues north of $1 million annually. • Provided consulting expertise to existing accounts and delivered customized solutions to promote sales. • Collaborated with Business Development Manager to streamline processes and increase efficiency.• Identified and pursued strategic growth initiatives with the assistance of the Managing Director.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Procured and managed data integrity of high volumes of inventory to consistently meet retail and wholesale customer needs. • Ensured timely and efficient product flow through strategic communication and logistical coordination with foreign and domestic business partners. • Performed process documentation to expedite and improve training of current and future employees. • Established and maintained valuable relationships with approximately 150 publishers and distributors.• Audited invoices for accuracy and ensured business partners were paid in a timely manner.• Collaborated and exchanged information with departmental leaders to grow functional proficiency and data literacy. • Utilized proprietary software to perform complex data analysis and improve purchasing operations.

Changsha, Hunan, China

• Developed lesson plans, presentations, and procedures to facilitate effective language learning.• Conducted language proficiency evaluations to improve accuracy of client placement and satisfaction.• Performed promotional classes to prospective clients resulting in increased enrollment.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Recorded and shared data on multiple projects across multiple platforms simultaneously.-Updated inventory information to mitigate revenue loss due to disparities across multiple databases.-Performed database integrity on retail, wholesale, and consignment (through Amazon Advantage program) websites. -Shipped and received high volumes of retail and wholesale products in a time sensitive manner.

St. Paul, Mn

-Developed an environmentally preferable purchasing policy under the direction of Environmental Policy Director as part of Mayor Chris Coleman’s Sustainable St. Paul team.-Conducted extensive purchasing policy research to aid in establishment of policy goals. -Created and edited mayoral reports aimed at measuring the impact of environmentally conscientious initiatives.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Provided quality service to in a high volume retail store with a diverse customer base. -Recognized for outstanding work on multiple occasions by customers and colleagues.-Trained new team members which resulted in timely point of sale interactions.