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Chicago, Il

While advocating circularity and environmental stewardship, I help facilitate client improvement by identifying and developing new business opportunities, closing gaps within management, and helping renew existing customer relations. Additional services include resolving pain points in forward/reverse supply chain operations as well as creation, maintenance, and training services for Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems (EHSMS), company handbooks, policies, and manuals.

As Partner, I oversaw all business operations as a chief executive, liaising between top management and employees. I helped define company culture by developing/executing strategic plans, driving sizable growth and improved gross revenue, gross margin, and KPI performance. Other duties included interacting with key employees, contacts, and vendors, maintaining and enforcing operational/financial controls, and ensuring compliance to industry standards (eStewards 3.1, R2:2013, ISO14001… Show more As Partner, I oversaw all business operations as a chief executive, liaising between top management and employees. I helped define company culture by developing/executing strategic plans, driving sizable growth and improved gross revenue, gross margin, and KPI performance. Other duties included interacting with key employees, contacts, and vendors, maintaining and enforcing operational/financial controls, and ensuring compliance to industry standards (eStewards 3.1, R2:2013, ISO14001, OHSAS18001, ecoVadis, B Corp, SA-8000). Show less

New York, Ny

Leveraging my team-building ability and devotion to continual improvement, I encouraged employee buy-in, efficiency, and accountability for all operational teams (warehouse, refurbishment, truck logistics, and product sales). I authored training materials, KPIs, and quality assurance procedures, which successfully drove employee comprehension and performance. Working together with the C-level team, I ensured departmental direction and progress aligned with overall company goals.

New York, Ny

I developed and led refurbishment/product sales operations for 4THBIN, a seasoned start-up in e-waste recycling. Within two quarters, the team vastly surpassed annual targets and grew existing revenue streams while maintaining absolute compliance to stringent industry regulations. For the new department, I created best practices, procedure, and quality assurance programs from compliance documentation/standards, led HR efforts, and managed inbound and outbound logistics.

Gilman, Il

To increase visibility in the recycling space and to drive refurbished product sales, I launched this company to provide managed services to individuals and businesses. I managed two brick-and-mortar storefronts offering new and certified refurbished electronics, warranty services, as well as traditional repairs, upgrades, and specialty services. In addition to leadership, I led expansion efforts, including membership in Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, Dell, and AlohaPOS Channel Partner… Show more To increase visibility in the recycling space and to drive refurbished product sales, I launched this company to provide managed services to individuals and businesses. I managed two brick-and-mortar storefronts offering new and certified refurbished electronics, warranty services, as well as traditional repairs, upgrades, and specialty services. In addition to leadership, I led expansion efforts, including membership in Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, Dell, and AlohaPOS Channel Partner Programs. Show less

Evanston, Il

During graduate school, I founded an EPA-certified electronics recycling company dedicated to reuse of viable electronics, which diverted over 3,500 tons of electronics from waste streams. Starting from just an idea, my team and I successfully cultivated strategic partnerships with companies of all sizes (small to Fortune 100), designing and developing individualized programs to solve e-waste, data security, and asset value recovery problems. My company was acquired by a competitor in 2015.

Long Grove, Il

I designed, implemented, and maintained technology infrastructure for small- and medium-sized businesses. This position included performing periodic spot-checks and inspections, such as routine PCI DSS and network security auditing.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

I scraped public data from cash-for-textbooks programs (such as Amazon, BookByte, and Textbook Recycling), creating an SQL database of purchase price margins for each textbook at IWU. Using social media marketing, I purchased thousands of textbooks, providing students with higher cash value than existing on-campus buyback options, while allowing per-unit profits.

Master Of Science (Ms), Organic Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Acacia Fraternity, St. Jude's "Up ‘til Dawn" Program, IWU Cycling Club, IWU Chemistry Club