Alex Bean

We build custom software for small or large businesses. If you have an idea, we'll bring it to life. Ask me about getting a quote to build out your idea. It's not easy, fast, or cheap to build a bench of good development talent. Surge is a 100% US based team of Sr. Developers dedicated to building first class web and mobile apps. What I do is help improve the process to get access to the developers and help companies build the software they need.

* Provided outside direction for internal Microsoft sales programs * Created sales deliverables for Microsoft sales’ team * Represented Microsoft in client facing presentations

* Consult small to mid-range businesses about their advertising and marketing needs * Ranked among my peers as the top grossing salesman in the last 3 months of employment

* Generated $700,000 in New Business Dollars to KIRO for 2010, ranking #2 of 12 * Specialize in business development through market research, customized presentations and building relationships * One of the top station performers in selling all digital platforms; KIROtv.com, KIRO Mobile, RTV * Member of the Family Connection Advisory Board

Acting GM of Lucky Scooters, one of the premiere brands in the world's fastest growing action sport, Pro Scootering. I oversee online, domestic, and international sales along with digital and traditional marketing, and manage company culture in the fast pace of the start up world. As one of the top 5 fastest growing companies on the Greater Seattle Area, we design and manufacturer scooters and sell them in over 30 countries and 1,000 stores worldwide. Keep your eyes open and you'll see Lucky and our sport at an X Games near you.

* Developed and implemented the sales process for startup elearning software company * Prospected leads that increased sales by more than 60% and pushed the sales pipeline to over 2 million dollars

We believe that when you put business, technology, and creative people in the same room, Fresh things happen. Our goal is a culture of innovation where we can invent value for our customers and in the products we've created at Fresh Labs.

Worked with Microsoft's Office OnRamp team to create solutions for the client and sales tools for the field on escalated cases; resulting in over a billion dollars in saved or created revenue through 2012. Simultaneously, I worked with a start up entering the revenue phase with a go to market marketing and sales strategy. Also used my comprehensive knowledge of advertising to work with clients on how to merge digital advertising with a mix of traditional to create a collaborative and synced approach for a broader market reach. My gifts are my ability to build relationships, manage complex projects, identify problems, and find creative and effective solutions that deliver a return on investment. I have a proven track record of driving results and surpassing budget goals.

Divvy is a secure financial platform for businesses to manage payments and subscriptions, build strategic budgets, and eliminate expense reports. By integrating real-time tracking for every business transaction, Divvy provides organizations with instant insight into their spend. With Divvy, you can make informed cash flow decisions, curb losses before they happen, and never have to save a receipt again.

Activities and Societies: Member of the BYU Entrepreneurship club Member of the BYU Football Team 2001