Hello! I am Alexander Epstein
I’m thrilled you’re here. Please take a moment to explore my site, where you’ll find details on my background, experience, skills and more. To learn more or connect on an opportunity, don’t hesitate to reach out.
I am an entrepreneur at heart with an interest in project/product management, sales, strategy, business development, management, consulting, operations, marketing, logistics, and real estate.
I am open to opportunities, eager to learn by gaining experience where I plan to apply my current skills and knowledge to assist a company's needs and further my expertise. My email is alepstein415@gmail.com and my phone number is (415)-730-6290. Feel free to reach out to me! Thank you for your interest.
About Me
In my life, I have worked through challenges with curiosity, enthusiasm, and drive in order to be successful. My personality has lead me to where I am today. I have gained valuable opportunities, experiences, and relationships by living with these values. If you are interested in learning more about me, I encourage you to keep reading and get in touch.
Experience
September 2022 - Present
Founder/CEO, Couch Potato
Founded a furniture business from the ground up, utilizing successful e-commerce strategies
Generated over 6K in revenue during the first month of operations
Marketed over 30 couches by professionally staging them and writing appealing ads
July 2021 - September 2021
Sales Development Representative (SDR), Optimizely
Contacted over 100 executives daily via calls, emails, and Linkedin to market a suite of products
Met or exceeded quota by setting at least 2 meetings every month
Cultivated relationships with prospects to convert 33% of marketing leads into paying customers
October 2020 - March 2021
Inside Sales Representative, College Student Apartments
Executed 500 meaningful phone calls a month to potential customers in the Houston area
Surpassed expectations by securing 3 high level meetings with executives within the first month
Marketed the platform to 7 prospective clients by presenting sales pitches
June 2020 - Aug 2020
Participant, Product Buds
Created a peer to peer gear rental platform - Tecto - within a competition filled with over 30 teams
Headed a team with four other members from creation to inception
Attained second place by showcasing Tecto to over 100 people including product managers
July 2019 - September 2019
Project Management Intern, L7 Touring
Analyzed and gathered data from 50 music events in 2018 to determine the needs of a future event
Supervised the main stage lighting servicing 80,000 people at Nocturnal Wonderland for 3 hours
Coordinated with the director of a professionally made music video as the lead lighting designer
January 2019 - March 2021
Treasurer, Alpha Epsilon Pi
Manage and allocate organizational funds of over $45,000 a year for an organization of 38 members
Acquire sponsorships and negotiate partnerships with businesses and student associations
Maximize efficient allocation of funds towards risk management, philanthropies, and other expenditures
June 2016 - June 2016
Contributor, National Student Leadership Conference
Pitched a mock product I created with my team in front of over 300 future business entrepreneurs at Yale
Developed a business plan and a marketing campaign along with other corporate strategies
Networked with a former US Treasurer, Harvard Business lecturer, and other influential business leaders
(September 2018 - Present)
(March 2013 - Present)
Referee, Inland Empire Soccer Referee Association, San Bernardino, CA
Referee, Peninsula Soccer Referee Association, San Francisco, CA
Ensure games are conducted in a safe and orderly manner by controlling players, coaches, and parents
Mentor and lead new colleagues to familiarize them with the policies and procedures of the position
Evaluate games through situational analysis and utilize critical thinking to make swift, timely decisions
Education
August 2017 - March 2021
University of California, Riverside
B.S. Business Administration
Dean's List
August 2013 - May 2017
Lowell High School
Lowell High School is ranked #54 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college.
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”