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Bekah R

@bekahr

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Results-driven business leader who launches and scales consumer brands with operational and financial expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles where I can scale mission-driven consumer or tech businesses, own operations and finance, build teams, and drive sustainable growth.

I am a results-driven business leader with extensive experience launching and scaling consumer-packaged brands and fintech products. I collaborate cross-functionally to build products and operations that resonate with customers while maintaining strong investor and partner relationships.

As CoFounder and Finance Manager at a fintech SaaS, I supported fundraising, investor relations, accounting and operations, contributing to a top-ranked Crowdfunder campaign with $7M+ in commitments. As COO and Director of Wholesale for a plant-based CPG, I led commercial kitchen design, sales strategy, recruitment, and financial management while relocating and relaunching the business.

My work as a plant-based chef, recipe developer and food stylist complements my CPG and wholesale expertise, enabling successful product launches, marketing content creation, and tailored culinary solutions for clients. I apply a solution-oriented mindset, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative leadership style to complex, fast-moving environments.

I draw on a diverse background in athletics, hospitality, events and design to build inclusive team cultures and practical cost-saving strategies—achieving measurable results like 139% wholesale growth, 340% increase in new accounts, 27% shipping cost reduction and 30% lower ingredient cost per pound.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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CoFounder, Investor Relations

Current

Digitzs Solutions, Inc.

Mar 2015 - Present (11 years 3 months)

Co-founded and helped launch a fintech payments SaaS, managed fundraising efforts that secured $7M+ in commitments and cultivated relationships with 150+ investors worldwide to support growth and operations.

Fundraising Investor Relations SaaS Accounting Budgeting Bookkeeping Operations Financial Reporting

COO, Director of Wholesale

SriMu Plant Based Cheese

Sep 2019 - Sep 2023 (4 years)

Launched and scaled a plant-based CPG brand, driving 139% wholesale sales growth and 340% increase in new accounts while reducing shipping costs 27% and cashew cost per pound 30%.

Wholesale CPG Supply Chain Cash Flow Management Hiring

Plant-Based Chef & Consultant

Rife Style Food Consulting

Aug 2013 - Sep 2023 (10 years 1 month)

Provided plant-based culinary services including recipe development, private chef services, culinary instruction, food styling and supported CPG product launches for brands and events.

Food styling Recipe Development Plant Based Nutrition Catering Content Creation Product Launch

Event Producer, Executive Assistant

Best Events

Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)

Coordinated schedules and on-site operations for events, managed guest lists for up to 500 attendees and maintained vendor and supplier relationships to ensure seamless event execution.

Event Production Guest Management Vendor Relations Scheduling Logistics

CoFounder, Business Manager

Badfish Designs

Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)

Co-founded a handmade jewelry brand, designed seasonal collections, managed wholesale orders with 30+ boutiques and coordinated e-commerce operations and media placements.

Product Design Wholesale Production Merchandising Brand Partnerships

Restaurant & Event Manager

Oasis Bar & Grill

Sep 2007 - Feb 2011 (3 years 5 months)

Managed a 50-table fine dining restaurant overseeing schedules, seasonal menus, vendor relationships and design of indoor/outdoor event spaces to drive operations and guest experience.

Vendor Management Scheduling Customer Service Staff Supervision

VIP Guest Services Manager

Andaz Hotels by Hyatt

Oct 2007 - May 2009 (1 year 7 months)

Launched a VIP guest service program at a 5-star hotel, sold luxury packages to VIPs and coordinated events and cross-team collaboration to enhance guest experiences.

Guest Service Sales Event Coordination Hospitality VIP Cross Functional Collaboration Luxury Services