Alex Huhn

Founder Owned Media

Marketer for Founders

Vitapul Medical Devices

Achievements
•	Won $75,000 of non-dilutive financing from state and national business plan competitions for viability and likely success of the uAir Mini asthma inhaler. 
•	Voice of customer research indicated that 91% of physicians surveyed see a market need.  
•	Customer interviewing indicated that 81% of end users would purchase a uAir Mini inhaler. 

Responsibilities
•	Analyze global inhaler market and maintain a financial model of the business opportunity.
•	Lead voice of customer interviewing which defined product requirements for engineering. 
•	Coordinate cross functional team of engineers and vendors to manufacture product prototype. 
•	Forecast business financials and discounted cash flow analysis for exit scenario planning. 
•	Develop product roadmap for market research, initial manufacturing, and FDA approval.

Co-Founder | CFO

FUTR : Commercial Advisors

VP of Marketing

Mecca Property Management

Alex Huhn Consulting

I help landowners and real estate developers enhance the value of their property and projects as a fractional real estate development manager. 

•	Build financial models to underwrite new development deals and scenarios.  
•	Lead entitlement efforts for land development projects.
•	Coordinate with municipal staff, utility providers, architects, and engineers to produce site plans, construction documents, bids, and budgets. 
•	Prepare investor and customer presentations on consulting recommendations and project progress. 
•	Establish project roadmaps, identify barriers for approval, and proactively resolve project challenges.

Owner, Consultant, Real Estate Developer

Van Daele Homes

As a project manager for Van Daele Homes, I ensured that new home developments (totaling over $55M) stayed on budget and schedule.
•	Generated land development budgets for 5 prospective projects, totaling $100M+, by measuring plan takeoffs, estimating current market construction costs, and tracking all updates and sources in the budget spreadsheet.
•	Obtained building permits for townhomes 13% faster than the forecasted schedule by coordinating review comments with the architects, engineers, and city building officials.
•	Delivered all Certificates of Occupancy to the escrow team on time for final home closing by coordinating finish schedules and inspections with the municipality and the project superintendent.

Senior Project Manager

The Dive Briefing

I made my first $1000 online through this business and learned about starting and running an online business. 
•	Grew a newsletter from 0 to 56 subscribers by publishing weekly newsletters, sending personalized invitations, and creating content on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Youtube.  
•	Delivered 15 free marketing audits to dive shops which led to 3 projects and $1125 in revenue.

Owner, Marketer, Writer

Lowe Companies

• Worked on a portfolio of real estate projects across Utah valued over $200M.
• Managed a team of Architects, Engineers, Land Planners, & General Contractors to produce site plans, plats, construction documents, bids and budgets.
• Lead entitlement efforts through various jurisdictions for development projects to secure Planning Commission and County Council approvals.
• Analyzed new development opportunities and prepared investor presentations.
• Proactively resolved issues to keep development projects on-time and on-budget involving material shortages, labor shortages, skills gaps, and permitting.
• Grew excavation team from 7 employees to 30+ employees in 12 months. 
• Attended construction meetings to coordinate with County and utility representatives and general contractors to ensure performance and adherence to project objectives.
• Prepared monthly reports to timely and effectively communicate project status updates with the executive team, the County and potential land customers.
• Oversaw land development schedules and budgets to ensure on-time delivery of lots.
• Reviewed active development projects to verify work progress and contractor activity.
• Represented the developer on community Design Review Committees and HOA Boards.

VP of Real Estate Development & Construction

Achievements 
•	Led the completion of $60M in real estate development projects. 
•	Saved $300k and reduced lead-time by 4 months by switching storm pipe from RCP to HDPE.
•	Reduced administrative hours and improved project proforma tracking by implementing a project expense tracking process using QuickBooks, Asana and Divvy.
•	Created and maintained financial models for project analysis based on funding source and IRR.  

Responsibilities
•	Led a cross-functional team of Architects, Engineers, Land Planners, & General Contractors to produce site plans, plats, construction documents, bids, and budgets.
•	Coordinated on-site construction activity with subcontractors and field consultants as necessary to complete construction, receive approvals and address warranty concerns.
•	Managed draw request process for construction loans and projects bonds. 
•	Presented monthly reports to the executive team, the County and potential land customers.

Land Development Project Manager

• Analyzed and forecasted business opportunities against the company’s required rate of return.
• Reported and communicated financial results to investor’s, executives, and stakeholders.
• Established accounting practices to help the company understand project financials.
• Managed relationships with bankers, investors, and advisors regarding financial performance.
• Divided the organization by divisions and implemented work in process inventory for
construction projects.
• Prepared monthly investor reports and managed dividend payout process.

Financial Controller

72 Aquatics

Achievements
•	Grew a $50,000 investment into annual revenues of $1M.
•	Developed a consultative sales process and presentation which increased close rate 3x.
•	Increased email open rates from 20% to 30% by segmenting customer database.
•	Optimized customer experience which resulted in being the #1 facility for continuing education enrollment in the US.
•	Negotiated longer payment terms and better inventory discounts which increased gross margin from 46% to 55%.
•	Analyzed commercial real estate renovation project to build a swimming pool and associated lease terms. 

Responsibilities
•	Negotiated lease terms and renewals for retail and training space including a swimming pool
•	Improve and monitor key performance indicators such as aging inventory, average sales ticket and gross margin return on investment.
•	Hired, trained, and supported team members and independent contractors.
•	Analyzed project IRR for the investment of constructing an indoor training facility.
•	Prepared and presented monthly financials, KPIs and store operation updates to investors.

Founder | Business Manager

Raytheon

My role as team leader was to communicate project objectives with my team, manage project deliverables, and ensure that the final project deliverables were within the project scope and timeline.

•	Analyzed client’s business needs and the project’s potential role in achieving their goals in a new segment
•	Developed a competitor analysis, customer profile, marketing plan, and key messaging for new product line 
•	Managed project requirements, milestones, risks, stakeholder management plans, and team conflicts through collaborative problem-solving techniques 
•	Presented actionable business opportunities to grow Raytheon’s presence in a new business segment

Team Leader, MBA Consulting Project

Empowering Founders to Build Their Legacy Through Owned Media

Are you a visionary founder struggling to find time to share your journey and insights with the world? You're not alone. Many brilliant entrepreneurs are too caught up in the day-to-day operations to build the personal brand that could catapult their business to new heights.

That's where I come in. I'm Alex Huhn, and I help founders like you transform your ideas into a powerful media presence without the burden of content creation.

The Founder's Dilemma: Brilliant Ideas, No Time to Share

You have game-changing insights and a unique story. But let's face it – between steering your company, managing teams, and putting out fires, who has time to consistently create content?

The cost? Missed opportunities to:

- Attract ideal clients who resonate with your vision
- Position yourself as a thought leader in your industry
- Build trust and credibility with your audience
- Create a legacy that extends beyond your product

The Solution: Founder Owned Media

Imagine having a dedicated team that captures your voice, distills your wisdom, and consistently publishes content that resonates with your audience – all without adding to your already packed schedule.

Our unique NaaS (Newsletter as a Service) offering does just that:

1. Effortless Idea Capture: Monthly recorded calls where you simply share what's on your mind.
2. Professional Content Creation: We transform your insights into engaging newsletters, blogs, and social media content.
3. Consistent Publishing: A steady stream of valuable content that keeps your audience engaged and growing.
4. Strategic Approach: We develop a custom Content Matrix aligned with your business pillars and audience needs.
5. Amplified Reach: Optional social media distribution to maximize your impact across platforms.

The Results: A Thriving Personal Brand on Autopilot

- Grow your email list
- Attract better-fit clients who already know, like, and trust them

Don't let another brilliant idea go unshared. Let's talk about how we can amplify your voice and build your legacy – without adding to your workload.

Book a discovery call in the featured section!

Remember, your story has the power to change lives and transform industries. It's time to share it with the world.

Amazon

Senior Product Manager

Sr Program Manager

Vaco

Client: Cisco, San Jose, CA: 11/2019 - Present
•	Managing Renewals Specialists across 6 countries responsible for renewing contracts/subscriptions of Cisco products in security domain & capturing revenue of $60M annually.
•	Managing team of Renewal Representatives in US/Canada to capture Cisco’s long tail business. Increased customer response rate by 50% & Renewal Rate (RR) by 60% in small business sector.
•	Present weekly status reports to stakeholders and partner with cross functional account teams to streamline the global booking process eliminating non-value add services & saving 80K MOM.
•	Developed Key Sales Objectives every quarter on basis of current market projections & historical financial data of previous FY. Achieved 100% KSO’s and increased On Time RR by 25%.
•	Identified & evaluated Renewals integration programs between internal Cisco tools (Cloud Sec, Salesforce, Renewals Console). Collaborated with engineering teams to move all opportunities into Salesforce increasing renewals efficiency by 15% and cost savings by $500k annually.
•	Delivered improvements in the reporting process by redefining Key Performance Indicators & plugging them into live dashboard for stakeholders. Secured new contracts In EMEA and APAC.

Technical Global Program Manager

Client: Google, Mountain View, CA: 8/2016 - Present
•	Managing online support specialists, app reviewers, data analysts across multiple teams spread across Shopping, YouTube support & App Store domains generating revenue of $1 Million MOM.
•	Develop pricing models, negotiate rates on SOW renewal considering inflation and market adjustments. Achieved 95% success rate on contracts renewal and increased revenue by 5% YOY.
•	Develop dashboards and automated reports for key performance indicators increasing visibility over process workflows and reducing resource utilization by 20%.
•	Successfully implemented 150 people 6-month program for Google Play Store vertical. Total 400,000 apps were reviewed and generated company revenue of $8 Million.
•	Transitioned 120 employees from various associate vendor organizations under a singular organization thereby streaming the vendor management process resulting in 10% YoY cost savings for Google.
•	Managed Outsourcing Readiness of 40 process workflows & migrated 2 workflows saving $600K annually.
•	Established Internal Lean Six Sigma subdivision to improve process workflows of 15 internal teams resulting in increased efficiency and reduction in cost across all teams.

Technical Program Manager

Nationwide Insurance

•	Led the development of Living Disaster Recovery Planning System reducing disaster response time by 90%.
•	Implemented service roadmaps through value stream mapping reducing resource dependency by 20%.
•	Applied Lean principles on an existing report generation process improving customer satisfaction by 30%.
•	Analyzed skill requirements for individual tasks & optimized resource allocation increasing efficiency by 15%.
•	Collaborated with McKinsey Associates & upper Management on a company-wide $100M Continuous Improvement project aimed at modifying Organizational Design.
•	Completed Kepner Tregoe IT Service Management PIM Workshop, Champion Continuous Improvement Lean Methods Certification, White Belt Six Sigma Certification and SharePoint Training for developing Process Management and CI skills.

MBA Process Management Intern

•	Researched and analyzed the value chain for the commercial application of small space satellites and developed market entry strategy for Raytheon to enter into the $21 billion Small Satellite Commercial market.
•	Performed competitive, profitability, capability and feasibility analysis of each component of value chain to identify the most critical component and its value proposition and recommend ideal fit in value chain.
•	Identified potential startup companies in small satellite market for mergers and acquisitions and conducted ROI analysis taking all costs into consideration and forecasting sales on basis of market growth.

Student Consultant (Business/Risk)

Sudarshan Traders - India

•	Developed an online inventory management system improving visibility of inventory across warehouses. Achieved 100% delivery KPI’s and increased cost savings by $10K annually.
•	Led the implementation of a CRM & SRM system by incorporating customer requirements & mapping them to supplier portfolio reducing product delivery time by 25%.
•	Introduced new product pricing strategies based on referral & feedback mechanisms creating key customer accounts increasing sales by 20% in FY- 14.
•	Created a 3-year strategy roadmap for the company to achieve 10% annual growth Year on Year to increase company revenue by $300K.
•	Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees with vendors, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.

Partner

HCL Technologies

•	Led a 5-member cross functional team to manage three Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technologies- Avaya, Cisco & Shoretel- for global clients with revenue impact of $5M.
•	Prioritized change request by performing cost benefit analysis and implemented recommendations thereby increasing revenues by 15% Year over Year.
•	Implemented quality control frameworks on issue resolutions increasing client satisfaction by 25%.
•	Reduced the onboarding time of new junior associates by 6 weeks by incorporating innovation and creativity in the knowledge transfer process.
•       Developed data staging and transformation processes for a project management software and applied analytics to report design inconsistencies. Reduced turnaround time for system designers, and achieved $20,000 in cost savings annually.
•       Supported IT operations & Coordinated with various teams, clients and third party to ensure smooth operation.
•       Drafted status reports and attended meetings to assist in the management review of projects.
•       Rated “Outstanding” for 3 consecutive reviews in HCL (given to top 1%).

Networks Specialist

Dish TV

Added and edited Tickr to the news feed before it was transmitted to TV satellites.

Summer Intern

MBA Professional with 8+ years of experience in supporting Voice Infrastructure Networks, Business Consulting, Process Management/ Improvement, Global Operations and Program Management. Passionate about building strong teams & utilize evolving technology to address business problems and devise new strategies.

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