Issa Samadi
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic CEO with a global perspective, recognized for driving substantial growth at Mix&merge through strategic visioning and operational excellence. Expert in negotiation and relationship building, fostering partnerships that enhance brand reputation and expand business opportunities. Proven ability to streamline processes and secure financing for critical projects, ensuring sustainable success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
Mix&merge
10.2020 - 04.2025
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Streamlined operational processes to boost efficiency, adopting innovative technologies and methodologies.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
CEO
Finefratelli
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Sales Associate
Gap
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
Bachelor's Criminology, Law, & Justice - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.2025
Associate Of Arts - Criminal Justice
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05.2020
High School Diploma -
Maine East High School
Park Ridge, IL05.2017
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
- Global perspective
- Negotiation
- Relationship and team building
- People and culture
Certification
Harvard global business certificate
Fishing
Fishing in a lakes and ocean
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
CEO
Mix&merge
10.2020 - 04.2025
CEO
Finefratelli
08.2019 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Gap
05.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor's Criminology, Law, & Justice - Criminal Justice
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate Of Arts - Criminal Justice
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Maine East High School
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