Company Info for csusm.edu | Icebreaker

Company Info for csusm.edu | Icebreaker

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Petros Dertsakyan

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I have a passion for seeking the unseen in things we all experience daily. Every customer opportunity is a haystack, and I thrive at uncovering the solution needle. A product professional & entrepreneur with over 9 years of experience delivering innovation and positive business outcomes. Notable Achievements: • Led development & deployment of an enterprise order & inventory management application for the state of Texas. • Improving State vaccine operations: reduced order rejections (93%), decreased processing time (50%), maximized utilization of state resources saving significant time and money. • Spearheaded launch and growth as a Founder, achieving revenue of over $1-2M in 2 years for 2 companies I’ve built. • Invented, patented, and commercialized Bristly Brushing Stick – the world’s 1st & only product that lets dogs brush their own teeth & dispenses toothpaste. Formulated the 1st prebiotic & enzymatic toothpaste for dogs. • Successfully scaled operations during the rapid and volatile growth period (From 5 to 72 employees, and 7-fold in warehouse operations). • Experience successfully commercializing multiple products, and leading cross-functional teams in sales, marketing, and operations, resulting in yielding strong growth and revenue.

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With over a decade of experience spanning early-stage startups, pre-IPO, and publicly traded technology companies, I specialize in scaling organizations as both a strategist and hands-on operator. I thrive on breaking down complex challenges to their core principles and building talent strategies and operational frameworks that drive meaningful business impact. Always open to connecting and exchanging ideas—feel free to reach out!

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Talented costume designer and fabricator with a passion for creating and collaborating in the performing arts. Adept at costuming both large scale and intimate productions with an intuitive sense of style and incredible attention to detail. Experienced educator and multi-skilled instructor enthusiastic about sharing knowledge of and inspiring creativity in the visual and performing arts. Dedicated to supporting students in working toward their goals. Independent freelance project manager, creator for designed installations and productions.

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I just want to help people.