A Symphony of Regal Success

Professional Summary

My name is Xander Underwood. I am a dynamic and seasoned consulting professional with extensive experience across multiple industries, recognized for natural leadership and exceptional event coordination skills. A proven expert in marketing and sales, adept at resolving conflicts and fostering collaborative environments. Highly tech-savvy with a strategic mindset, excelling in problem-solving and delivering innovative solutions. An excellent communicator and accomplished business consultant, with a successful entrepreneurial background, dedicated to driving growth and achieving outstanding results.
Visionary consultant with over 30 years of diverse work experience, specializing in business growth, technology optimization, and leadership development. I help businesses, organizations, and leaders break through challenges, optimize operations, and scale efficiently. I have over 30 years of exceptionally diverse work experience, over 15 years of management experience, and a over a decade of consulting experience. Extremely proficient with AI and AI strategy. I excel at leveraging personal and professional network assets for maximum client benefit. Developed and executed strategic business plans for high-growth companies, with High-Value negotiation, business process automation, risk assessment, strategic planning, market analytics, and leadership development. Led successful brand positioning and marketing campaigns, improving visibility and revenue. Provided executive leadership coaching to C-suite professionals and business owners. Extensive experience in video/audio production, marketing campaigns, digital adds, website optimization, and graphic design. SEO expert. Designed and implemented databases and automation systems to streamline operations, and implemented inventory and POS systems. Developed and launched numerous websites for a vast array of companies. With a unique ability to blend big-picture thinking with tactical execution, I deliver high-impact solutions that drive measurable success.

Core Expertise & Key Achievements

Business Strategy & Growth Acceleration – Helping businesses scale with precision-driven strategies and coaching living business plan implementation, helping over 50 companies exceed ROI goals. Thrive at maximizing process improvement & operations – Turning inefficiencies into streamlined, profit-generating systems. Successfully Managed High-Profile Projects, including organizing one of the largest 4th of July parades for the city of Homer, Alaska in 2021.

Leadership & Decision-Making Mastery – Coaching executives and teams to excel in high-stakes environments. Led & Managed Teams of Over 1,000 People across industries including technology, finance, and logistics. Consulted well over 50 Companies with combined assets in the billions, delivering transformative results.

Marketing & Brand Positioning – Developing high-converting digital strategies for maximum visibility and revenue. Raised Significant Funding for Organizations through strategic fundraising, public relations campaigns, targeting marketing, event planning, and membership drives.

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution – Proven expertise in high-stakes deals, leadership dynamics, and team cohesion. Superb negotiation skills and conflict resolution management skills.

Published Author - Extensive Writing Expertise – Old Paradise: The Great Solar Chronicles (Now in the Library of Congress), along with numerous published works. These include a multitude of book reviews, education course reviews, articles on technology, leadership, business articles, and a simplified physics book on the origin of the Big Bang. Author of the City of Homer Chamber of Commerce newsletter for over 6 months. Won award for best poem of the year in 4th grade at Throroughood Elementary in Virginia Beach, VA. Volunteered to help fellow students with writing in the writing labs of Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown North Carolina, ECPI University in Greensboro, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina Asheville in Asheville North Carolina. Have also written hundreds of marketing and event advertisements for avast number of organizations

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President of Two Astronomy Clubs – Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach Virginia, & Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown North Carolina.

Former City Council Candidate – Ran a campaign in Greensboro, NC, against well-funded opponents. I many not have won, but I learned to hone a vast amount of hands on, boots on the ground fundraising, campaign, and public speaking skills. I was able to substantially grow my professional network from this endeavor.

Voice Actor- The Lamp of Destiny radio drama in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Camp NASA Rocket Club – Built and launched model rockets with Camp NASA at the Virginia Air & Space Museum in Hampton Virginia through the gifted science and space club at Old Donation Center School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Dedicated Volunteer – Over 3 years with the Virginia Aquarium & Science Center doing habitat cleanup, wetland repair, wildlife rehabilitation, tour guide, event set up, facility repairs, and aquarium maintenance, 4 years with the Salvation Army in soup kitchens, holiday food drives, food banks, and disaster relief (Troop 364, Virginia Beach), 2 years as an assistant swim coach at Bayside Rec Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Served 8 years as an Election Day Judge in Greensboro, NC, ensuring integrity in the electoral process. Chairman of the Board for the 2024 40th Anniversary Task force for the Sister City Program between the city of Homer, Alaska, United States, and the city of Teshio, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.

Continuous Improvement and Strategic Approach

Completed courses in Transformational Leadership and The Art of Critical Decision Making
Regularly enhance skills through books like "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," "Extreme Ownership," and "The 80/20 Principle"
Focus on planning, training, setting objectives, and gathering feedback
Excel in communication, problem-solving, asset management, networking, and building consensus
Adaptable to shifting priorities, ensuring quality and focus

Seeking to connect with organizations to drive success and innovation

"I am all about networking and fostering long term healthy professional relationships."

Xander Underwood - Me

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Management History

President of the Astronomy Club at Frank W. Cox High School, Virginia Beach VA
President of the Astronomy Club at Guilford Technical Community Collage, Guilford County NC
Customer Service Manager at Phar-Mor Pharmacy, Greensboro NC
Projection Manager at Regal Cinemas, High Point NC
Assistant Store Manager at GNC, Greensboro NC
House Manager at Carolina Theater, Greensboro NC
Marketing Manager at Quick Test Marketing, High Point NC
Managing Coordinator at Grandover Luxury Resort Hotel and Golf Course, Greensboro NC
Chief Maintenance Engineer at Lakemont Apartments, Greensboro NC
Guest Relations Manager at Silverspot Cinema Cafe, Chapel Hill NC
Service Manager at Henry's Tire and Auto, Graham NC
General Manager at Varsity Theater, Chapel Hill NC
Property Manager at Salmonberry Suites, Homer AK
Project Manager and Membership Director at The City of Homer Chamber of Commerce, Homer AK
Head of Finance at The Sister City Project for Homer Alaska and Teshio Japan, Homer AK
Chairman of the Board at The Sister City 40th Anniversary Foundation Task Force for the City of Homer Alaska and Teshio Japan, Homer AK
Founder/Operator Underwood Technology Enterprise, Homer AK

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Skills History

I have a passion for public speaking and voice acting, highlighted by my role in the "Lamp of Destiny - Legend of Zelda" radio drama out of Vancouver, BC. My teamwork and competitive spirit are evident from participating in several gaming tournaments, where I earned monetary rewards and honed my strategic skills.

I am committed to continuous improvement, having completed courses such as Transformational Leadership and The Art of Critical Decision Making. I regularly read to enhance my skills, with favorites including "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," "Extreme Ownership," and "The 80/20 Principle." I am always striving to improve myself and bring value to my endeavors.

My approach is strategic, focusing on developing and implementing plans, training teams, setting objectives, and gathering feedback, all while keeping a big-picture perspective and a deep passion for success. I excel in clear communication of goals and visions, problem-solving, asset management, networking, and building consensus with patience. My adaptability to shifting priorities ensures I maintain focus and quality.

With over a decade and a half of management experience across a diverse array of fields, I have successfully led groups of over 1,000 people and managed significant projects, such as organizing one of the largest 4th of July parades in the history of the City of Homer, Alaska. My extensive background includes successful fundraising campaigns, membership drives, and serving eight years with the Board of Elections for the City of Greensboro, culminating in the role of Election Day Judge.

My technical prowess is demonstrated by building databases for multiple organizations, including CMS, CRM, and ERM Systems, utilizing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms. I have implemented ground-up inventory systems, upgraded POS systems, and developed and launched dozens of websites on various platforms. Additionally, I bring a wealth of experience in video and audio production, graphic design, networking, and software proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, Photo Lab, Canva, Office 365, Google Sheets, Zoom, Python, AI, and UX/UI design.

As a published author and seasoned business consultant, I have guided over 50 companies to meet or exceed their ROI goals through targeted marketing campaigns and strategic consulting. My leadership roles have extended to serving as Head of Finance and later as Chairman of the Board for the Sister City Program's 40th Anniversary Task Force between Homer, Alaska, and Teshio, Japan. Beyond my professional endeavors, I have significant experience in schedule and booking across various fields, including fishing, accommodations, consulting, sporting events, and music venues.

If you are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional that can drive any organization forward towards success and innovation, I invite you to connect with me. Let’s work together to achieve extraordinary results.

Bio Snapshot

My strongest trait is I am relationship driven, I am a skilled master of people management. If I cannot solve your problem, I will find someone who can, or someone who knows someone who can, I am an expert at leading teams and leveraging network relationships to accomplish goals, which is the ultimate force multiplier, and a powerful survival tool when life throws you a curve ball, which is inevitable for all of us at some pint in our lives

I volunteered with the Guilford County Board of Elections for 8 years and not a single fraudulent vote got passed me

I almost never watch tv, so if you bring up sports, celebrities, or pop culture references, I am gonna get bored pretty quick

I am acquainted with thousands of people all over the world and am friends with hundreds equally spread across our pale blue dot, however the number of people I trust can be counted on one hand with whom I am fiercely loyal too, that has to be earned over many years in the brutal trenches of life, so if you ever ask me to just "trust you" I am probably going to manically laugh at you

As a passionate writer I am supremely proud to say my Sci-Fi Noir novel "Old Paradise: The Great Solar Chronicles" is in the United States Library of congress

With the right ingredients I make the worlds best burger

When I ran for city council in the city of Greensboro North Carolina, I spent less than five thousand on my campaign, meanwhile my opponents spent two million each matched by super packs, some eight million dollars just to stop me, I am quite proud of that

Sarcasm was my first language, it gets me through the day, however the benefit of reading bedtime stories to my niece and nephews when they were little is they always wanted me to do different voices for each character, so I learned how to say several linguistically correct phrases in a dozen languages, which came quite in handy when doing a bit of voice acting

I have spent more than a decade and a half in management in have consulted over 50 companies with combined assets in the billions, thus I have learned truly valuable lessons from mistakes and experience that

I tend to work for days at a time with no sleep, I am an extraordinarily driven individual

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Born in 1982 in Greensboro NC, I grew up in Virginia Beach VA, Moved to Homer AK in 2020 from Gainesville GA. In my spare time I enjoy travel, nature, science fiction, history, writing, cooking, music, the arts, and astronomy, but I especially enjoy spending time with my friends and family... when not trying to quinch my insatiable appetite for knowledge

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907-756-8147

xanderunderwoods@gmail.com