Andy Sajdak
Director of Operations & Co-Owner at Midwest Shoe Merchants
- Role
- Director of Operations at Midwest Shoe Merchants
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andy Sajdak
Entrepreneurial experience running a multi-door, multi-brand, retail footwear business- Extensive background in legal, small business, retail, and financial matters- Experience and training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) with a focus on mediation and negotiation - Broad experience in intellectual property, Real Estate, Land Use- Interested in international business - specifically Asia (China) and Europe- Also have experience with e-commerce, network implementation and internet development with small businesses.Writing:Development of Chinese Credit Card MarketSpecialties: Footwear, Business Succession Planning, Small Business and Retail Consulting, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Business Development, International Business, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Negotiation, Tax Issues, Land Use Law, Spanish language
Experience
Director of Operations
Jun 1996 — Present · Brookfield, WI, US
Senior Manager of an independent, 4th Generation footwear business, Goodmiles Running Company, Waxberg\'s Walk Shoppe, & Vionic Store Milwaukee Oversee Finance and Human Resource Functions Manage IT and established infrastructure for multi-channel E-Commerce Business Support and educate Community, Medical, and Corporate Wellness Partners Review and negotiate contracts and licensing agreements, draft company policies and procedures Participate in running a family business, including financials, negotiations, personnel issues, & customer service Perform analysis and creation of reports based on financial data including closely held business valuation Assist with seasonal importing and buying through international trade shows in Italy, Brazil, Germany, and the United States
Education
Marquette University Law School
JD
2004 — 2007
Valparaiso University
BSBA, Finance and International Business
2000 — 2004
International School of Pedorthics
C.Ped., Pedorthics
2012
Valparaiso University China Study Center - Hangzhou
Chinese Credit Card Market
2004 — 2004
Skills
- Tax
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Finance
- Negotiation
- Contract Negotiation
- Business Development
- Sales
- Retail
- Small Business
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Litigation
- Public Speaking
- Land Use Law
- Management
- Mediation
- Bankruptcy
- Legal Research
- Analysis
- Training
- Spanish
- Entrepreneurship
- Succession Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Insurance
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