Christopher J. Fichter
Chicago, IL 630-***-****
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Business Operations Executive
Strategic Development Financial Analysis Portfolio Management
Executive leader with expertise in all facets of business operations, and a comprehensive background in financial analysis and portfolio management. Skilled in problem-solving and researching to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in directing processes, increasing productivity and sales, and interacting with clients and customers. Technical proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks.
Sales Proficiency
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Organizational Leadership
Inventory Analysis
New Business Development
Customer Relations
Purchasing
Operations Analysis
Sales Management
Finance Management
International Management
Portfolio Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FICHTER INTERNATIONAL CORP, Chicago, IL 2000 – Present
Principal, The Perfect Setting, 2000 – Present
Manage all aspects of running two retail stores including accounting, tracking, inventory, analysis, reporting and forecasting.
Ensure strong position gains by adapting to changes in the business cycle and global economy.
Maintain exceptional relationships through interactions with customers and vendors.
Generate annual revenue exceeding one million dollars.
Achieved continuous growth throughout 17 years of service.
Financial Analyst/Portfolio Manager, Fichter Holding Company, 2000 – Present
Establish and improve operations by serving as a liaison to small and medium businesses.
Perform financial analyses, lease evaluations, and operations management.
Execute budgeting and implement strategy design
Assess the performance of investments and make decisions accordingly.
Launched boutique businesses in Chicago, Ohio and New York.
Additional Experience
SBC/AMERITECH CORP, Chicago, IL
Senior Manager of Finance - Ameritech International
Senior Manager of Finance – Shared Services
Manager of Financial Analysis
Manager of Project Development
Manager of Real Estate Project Development
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of International Management (Finance, European Studies and German), Thunderbird School of International Management, Glendale, AZ, 1985
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Economics, Finance and European History), Knox College, Galesburg, IL, 1983