Experience

The Pi Shop

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Producteurs

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  The Pi Shop mission is to provide an atmosphere for collaboration, mentorship, instruction, knowledge, innovation and support for a new technology, manufacturing or product-oriented business venture.As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, we set ourselves apart from other incubators in that our staff includes a full time Engineer in Residence providing DIY engineering assistance. The Pi Shop’s strategic partner is Blue Dolphin Design and Engineering who has been helping their clients for two decades transform their ideas into reality.As the recipient of a U.C. Merced Grant and established in conjunction with U.C. Merced’s Venture Lab, our staff also includes a Grant Specialist that provides assistance to members in their efforts to write successful proposals such as SBIR and STTR grants.https://thepishop.org/



KVP LLC

• Business Development Consultant

  • Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Organized and implemented a turnkey marketing plan and tactical sales strategy through analytical data provided by Central Valley Clean Water Association. Built customized pitched decks and financial models that presented the COG’s over a five to ten year span for potential clients acquiring commercial and/or residential water filtration systems. Organized and implemented a turnkey marketing plan and tactical sales strategy through analytical data provided by Central Valley Clean Water Association. Built customized pitched decks and financial models that presented the COG’s over a five to ten year span for potential clients acquiring commercial and/or residential water filtration systems.



Kuppa Joy Coffee House LLC, Kuppa Joy Commissary LLC, & Joy Thru Corporation

• Chief Financial Officer & General Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  Reviewed profit and loss statements to ensure all locations were optimized. Drove down direct costs (COGS and labor) to maximize contribution profit, negotiated with vendors to reduce costs, created new margin models to determine better product mixes, and ad-hoc analysis for unusual items. Helped the company triple net profits during tenure. Worked with accountants to ensure accurate data for financial reporting.Created standardized inventory and intercompany invoicing worksheets to keep track of costs from store to store. Managed supply chain and inventory to ensure all stores have adequate supply while minimizing waste.Prepare and shared weekly sales goals with team to ensure Managers were committed to meeting company goals. Prepared, reviewed, and submitted payroll for all employees. Suggested and provided input on the Company’s drive-thru coffee shop model. This model is successful as it requires minimal capital investment and allows for quicker market expansion and return on investment. Troubleshoot issues that Store Managers and employees had in order to ensure smooth operation of multiple locations. Single handedly expanded Kuppa Joy storefronts and drive-thrus from two locations to seven locations in two years while overseeing and managing operations and finances.



Primary Care Internist Inc.

• Office Manager & Project Manager

  • May 2014 - Jul 2016

  Primary Care Internist Incorporated is a hybrid doctors office that provides patients with the option to receive house calls made by a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician. Our office hours and appointments do fluctuate on a weekly basis due to our home care membership services.Dr. Raj K. Banka, MD is Board Certified, Internist practicing in the Fresno, California area. Dr. Raj K. Banka, MD has over 30 years of experience practicing medicine at Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Fresno, and Saint Agnes Medical Center. "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician prevents the disease." Dr. Raj K. Banka, M.D.Address: 6700 N. First Street, Suite 111, Fresno, CA 93710Phone:(559) 448-448-0944Fax:(559)-448-448-0904Office Hours: 9AM–5PMhttp://bankamd.com/



Simonian Sports Medicine Clinic

• Front and Back Medical Office

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  Facilitated office efficiency and patient/visitor experience by scheduling appointments, conducting telephone correspondences, handling and administering legal/medical documents. Additional responsibilities included preparing examination rooms, handling equipment sterilization and bio-hazards, overseeing inventory, and acting as direct liaison between patient and medical staff for patients. Facilitated office efficiency and patient/visitor experience by scheduling appointments, conducting telephone correspondences, handling and administering legal/medical documents. Additional responsibilities included preparing examination rooms, handling equipment sterilization and bio-hazards, overseeing inventory, and acting as direct liaison between patient and medical staff for patients.



Growthink

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Coordinator & Business Consultant

  • Sep 2009 - Mar 2013

  Provided strategic counseling, business plans, feasibility studies, market research and demographic research, growth and exit strategy consulting, and project management for investors. Worked with entrepreneurs, business owners and executives, assessing their needs and objectives. Qualified prospective clients as to the level of resources required and staff necessary to address needs and potential cost to clients. Provided strategic counseling, business plans, feasibility studies, market research and demographic research, growth and exit strategy consulting, and project management for investors. Worked with entrepreneurs, business owners and executives, assessing their needs and objectives. Qualified prospective clients as to the level of resources required and staff necessary to address needs and potential cost to clients.



A&A Livescan Inc.

• Owner and Operator

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2009

  Confirmed credentials and submitted requests to the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with policy and procedures. Maintained records and accounting processes, provided marketing strategies, and successfully managed direct customer care on a daily basis. Confirmed credentials and submitted requests to the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with policy and procedures. Maintained records and accounting processes, provided marketing strategies, and successfully managed direct customer care on a daily basis.



Fastenal

• United States
• Wholesale
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Sales Manager

  • May 2007 - Jul 2008

  Management of customer accounts, creating and delivering sales presentations, distributing products and managing vendor inventory. Managed 80 accounts in a single district. Recognized for “Top Sales” in sales district and awarded Fastenal’s “Most Innovative Employee Award”. Management of customer accounts, creating and delivering sales presentations, distributing products and managing vendor inventory. Managed 80 accounts in a single district. Recognized for “Top Sales” in sales district and awarded Fastenal’s “Most Innovative Employee Award”.