Jeff Kirchner

Jeff Kirchner

Executive Vice President (informal COO & COS) @ RAY · ALLEN, Inc.

About

I’m seeking a Chief Operating Officer role and am the perfect fit for this role because I have the following relevant skills: process & data management, strategic planning, operational excellence, performance improvement, risk management, business development, financial management, and quality assurance. I have established formal operational structures, developed multi-year strategies, and managed day-to-day business operations across international teams in 8 countries, from $8M to nearly $15M revenue. I have also led cost-reduction and valuation initiatives by managing workforce downsizing strategically to maintain scalability and business continuity while preparing for future growth opportunities, and managed more than 4 businesses with accountability for their associated forecasts and budgets. In addition, I have the following qualifications: Cross-functional collaboration skills with experience developing a major strategic technology plan for the school, including upgraded internet connection, new networking infrastructure, fiber connectivity between buildings, iPads, and Chromebooks, as evidenced by increasing revenue from 30% to more than 100% related to marketing, sales, and responsiveness initiatives. Executed multifunctional leadership with an emphasis on sales, marketing, go-to-market strategies, and process optimization, applying technology and capital acumen across telecom, IT, and manufacturing industries to maximize business outcomes, and analyzed recurring revenue data with more than 8,000 data elements. Delivered executive coaching and mentoring across matrix organizations, strengthening leadership development and organizational capabilities in global markets, while effectively managing and providing strategic guidance to a team of 10 VPs and Directors without direct authority. I want to serve an organization that prizes accountability, adaptability and dependability among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around humility, optimism and relationships. I know I will thrive at a company where transparency is valued, as well as trustworthiness and candor. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses respect into their brand, culture, and market, and who I can help make a difference in the world. Please connect with me here: jeffkirchner1@gmail.com

Country

United States

City

Chicago

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Elementary Education, Nonprofit Leadership, Educational Leadership, Nonprofit Board Development, Organizational Planning, Budgeting, Annual Planning, Strategy Alignment, Internal Communications, Value Creation, Team Performance, Business Process Re-engineering, Problem Solving, Strategy, C-Level Executive Support, Human Resources (HR), Team Building, Project Management, Organizational Development, Management

Experience

RAY · ALLEN, Inc.

Executive Vice President (informal COO & COS)

RAY · ALLEN, Inc.

LinkedIn
2016-11 - 2021-2 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Greater Chicago Area

I joined the company at an $8M revenue base with a team of 80 and scaled to almost $15M by establishing a formal operational structure. I developed a multi-year operating strategy, introduced a formal review process, and managed day-to-day business. Highlights: -We won a large contract with a Networking Manufacturer to drive ~50% revenue increase in 18 months, growing from a domestic provider with 80 people to an international provider with a cross-functional team of 140 in eight countries. -Opened two new offices in Portugal and Poland—selecting and negotiating end-to-end operations and structure. -Spearheaded an initiative to secure investment capital, working with multiple private equity groups through due diligence and company evaluation. Advised on the eventual decision to hold off on additional capital. -Directed a cost-cutting and company valuation initiative to reduce operating costs while maintaining business capabilities. Identified 20 roles for downsizing, including his current EVP role, stepping away from the business to ensure the company could maintain operations while scaling to meet future opportunities.

Queen of All Saints Catholic School

Chairman - School Council

Queen of All Saints Catholic School

2011-5 - 2017-5 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Developed and led technology program strategy, development and implementation.

GiveCentral

EVP / COO

GiveCentral

LinkedIn
2015-4 - 2016-10 · 1 yr 7 mos

Greater Chicago Area

I was recruited by the business owner as a trusted resource to manage the business during his absence. I introduced monthly and weekly reviews, resolved day-to-day logistical issues and customer complaints, and focused on improving customer experience.

The Magis Group, L.L.C.

Principal

The Magis Group, L.L.C.

LinkedIn
2007-4 - 2015-5 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Greater Chicago Area

An operating management and consulting firm focused on assisting organizations with unrealized growth potential, improving business results and increasing shareholder value. I functioned as principal of the organization while coaching and advising client partners. I engaged with C-Suite leaders during initiatives to improve leadership capabilities, increasing client revenue based on performance and real results. Highlights: -Secured large IT distributors and resellers, as well as, established a relationship with IBM a key client for Ray Allen. IBM generated $1M in revenue for Ray Allen, a $5M company, representing the number one revenue impact for Magis. -Embedded within organizations, including Ray Allen and a company that sold testing equipment to mobile networks. As an embedded advisor, sold, prospected, managed resources, and closed orders. -Integral resource in an unsuccessful bid to buy an internet telephone company in the Cayman Islands. Built a pitch book and interviewed private equity firms for an acquisition process that ultimately was not successful.

Epygi Technologies LLC

CEO/President

Epygi Technologies LLC

LinkedIn
2004-1 - 2006-12 · 3 yrs

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Made a feature rich, VoIP system for SMB companies, which was developed and supported with offshore development in Armenia. We brought the product to market and sold over 5000 systems in over 50 countries via 25 channels in less than three years. I scaled the business from less than $300K in revenue to almost $3M in three years. I managed company operations, partner channels, development engineers in Germany and Armenia, and sales, customer, and IT resources. I launched the company from minimal sales capabilities to a fully operational business. Highlights: -Developed and implemented a go-to-market strategy for a family of products targeted at the low end of the small business market. Oversaw the day-to-day and strategic operations of a 185-person company, with offices in the U.S., Germany, and Armenia. -Recruited, hired, and trained the sales, sales agent, customer service organization, and channel partners to launch the product family globally. -Achieved 2006 run rate of $3.0M annually.

Nortel Networks

General Manager

Nortel Networks

LinkedIn
2001-4 - 2002-9 · 1 yr 6 mos

Greater Boston Area

Managed and divested the Remote Access division of Nortel Networks(formerly known as Aptis). Initially carved out with over (400) employees and $200m in revenue. Took the entire division through restructuring, management presentations, deal negotiation and transition to new owners.

Nortel Networks

Regional Vice President

Nortel Networks

LinkedIn
1999-11 - 2001-3 · 1 yr 5 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Led a sales and service organization calling on all carrier customers (not considered major accounts) in the central time zone of the U.S. Generated over $900m in revenue and managed a team of (120) sales, service and business development professionals.

Nortel Networks

V.P. International Carrier Division

Nortel Networks

LinkedIn
1997-4 - 1999-11 · 2 yrs 8 mos

London, United Kingdom

London, England - Lead the global development, marketing and sales of international carrier DMS and MMCS switches. Grew the division from $40M to $263M in three years, with over (120) employees worlwide.

Education

University of Chicago

University of Chicago

LinkedIn

Business Administration

Iowa State University

Iowa State University

LinkedIn

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jeff Kirchner's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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