About Our Founder

Holderle Enterprises LLC
5 days ago
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ZACHARY R. HOLDERLE

New York Email: holderleenterprisesllc@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multidisciplinary consultant, project manager, and business operator with extensive experience across finance, information systems, operations, real estate, construction, logistics, creative industries, AI technology, and niche markets. Former licensed real estate professional on the top-performing Re/Max team in New York State, Eagle Scout, owner of a multi-use commercial building, and the published author of nearly 200 books.

Skilled in workflow optimization, operational efficiency, systems design, SOP development, negotiation, inventory management, team leadership, and cross-sector consulting. Experienced with manual, semi-automated, and automated inventory environments; B2B, B2C, and C2C operations; lean methodologies; vendor and supplier negotiations; and high-level client communication. Combines analytical strength (Finance + MIS + Dean’s List all semesters) with hands-on execution, creative problem solving, and advanced AI-integrated workflows.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Consulting & Strategy: Business consulting • Process optimization • Lean methodologies • Contract value enhancement • Margin improvement • Cost reduction • Risk prevention

Operations & Project Management: Agile/Scrum • Workflow design • SOP creation • Crew supervision • Vendor/supplier management • Construction oversight • Physical workspace optimization

Technical & Analytical: Excel modeling (pivots, automation) • QuickBooks • CRM systems • POS & inventory platforms • DBMS fundamentals • Data scraping • AI-assisted research & automation

Sales, Negotiation & Markets: Retail, wholesale, consignment & commission sales • High-value negotiations • Insurance maximization • Niche market leadership • Marketplace operations • Pricing strategy

Creative, Design & Communication: Branding • Layout & design direction • Training documentation • Instructional writing • NLP-informed communication • Multi-volume publishing • Public-facing content creation

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Bachelor of Science – Finance Bachelor of Science – Management Information Systems Minor – Accounting Full Merit Scholarship Recipient Dean’s List – Every Semester

High School Graduated Top 10%

HONORS & LEADERSHIP

Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America Demonstrates leadership, discipline, long-term commitment, and service impact.

Quartermaster – 6 Years Oversaw troop equipment, logistics, organization, procurement, and operational readiness.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant & Systems Optimizer

Independent | 2016–Present

Provided cross-sector consulting for world-renowned commercial artists (>$500k annual revenue), advising on workflow design, operational structure, inventory systems, pricing, and market positioning.
Consulted for accounting firms, manufacturing operations, prototyping facilities, stores, warehouses, and multi-location businesses on efficiency, logistics, process development, and continuous improvement.
Improved margins, reduced costs, and prevented operational errors by streamlining workflows, refining documentation, and implementing Lean-informed changes across varied sectors.
Enhanced insurance claim outcomes by producing higher replacement value results through improved documentation, negotiating strategies, and process clarity.
Increased contractor and consultant pay packages by restructuring agreements, improving scope definition, and identifying overlooked value components.
Improved contract outcomes via peripheral value enhancement, adjusting service layers, support structures, and operational terms for better impact on the receiving party.
Developed and implemented SOPs, training systems, reference materials, and NLP-based communication improvements that increased team clarity and performance.
Designed and optimized physical environments—including office layouts, storefronts, workshops, displays, inventory architectures, and warehouse flows—to improve ergonomics, throughput, and customer experience.
Built micro-ecosystems connecting teachers, artists, repair specialists, students, businesses, and community groups, strengthening local economic networks.
Worked across B2B, B2C, and C2C environments to improve sales systems, customer experience, and supply chain flow.
Led multiple multi-month team projects in business, technology, systems design, operations, and strategic planning.

Real Estate Professional

Former Licensed Agent | Re/Max – Top Team in NY State

Managed complex residential real estate transactions from valuation through closing.
Conducted market research, pricing strategy, financial analysis, and investment evaluations.
Renovated and sold multiple properties, overseeing budgets, subcontractors, materials, scheduling, and quality assurance.
Guided clients through inspections, appraisals, negotiations, financing, and compliance documentation.
Provided improvement strategies that increased property value and market readiness.

Entrepreneur & Multi-Business Operator

Owner, Holderle Enterprises | 2010–Present

Own and operate a multi-use commercial building supporting retail, workshops, and production environments.
Built the largest rare woodwind mouthpiece business in the United States, managing sourcing, authentication, valuation, marketing, negotiation, packaging, and international logistics.
Bought, repaired, refurbished, and sold hundreds of machines (riding mowers, tractors, ATVs, small engines, tools, equipment).
Managed sales operations across retail, wholesale, luxury goods, consignment, commission-based arrangements, and commodity markets.
Facilitated sales for individuals and businesses through consignment systems, vendor partnerships, and multi-location networks.

Project Manager — Construction, Operations & Systems

Multiple Industries | 2014–Present

Managed construction, remodeling, and property improvement projects from planning through execution.
Directed crews, coordinated subcontractors, and enforced safety and quality standards.
Developed workflows, materials plans, schedules, and operational documentation to support execution.
Applied Agile/iterative planning methods to physical and operational projects, improving responsiveness and reducing delays.

Publishing & Intellectual Property Development

Author & Systems Architect | 2020–Present

Published ~200 books across psychology, personal development, philosophy, abstraction, and creative frameworks.
Built scalable content creation systems using advanced AI workflows, templating, and iterative research designs.
Managed editing, metadata design, branding, layout planning, release scheduling, and multi-series development.

AI Systems & Applied Intelligence (4+ Years)

Extensive experience using AI (GPT models + extensions) for research, modeling, ideation, system design, and workflow automation.
Built human–AI co-development loops for consulting frameworks, operational improvements, content development, and problem solving.
Applied AI in finance, psychology, technical R&D, strategic design, and process engineering.
Evaluated and refined AI outputs across hundreds of professional, creative, and analytical projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software & Platforms: Excel (pivot tables, modeling, automation) • QuickBooks • CRM systems • POS systems • Inventory platforms • Wix • Squarespace • Shopify • Google Workspace • DBMS basics • Data scraping tools • AI tools (GPT + extensions)

Operational Skills: SOP development • Lean methodologies (applied experience) • Vendor & supplier management • Purchasing • Inventory design (manual → semi-auto → near-full auto) • Workspace optimization • Quality control • Scheduling & staffing

Creative & Communication: Branding • Logo development • Layout/design direction • Instructional documentation • NLP-informed communication • Multi-format content creation

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEERING

Completed weekly service projects for years through Scouts, assisting local facilities, organizations, and community spaces.
Executed a full Eagle Scout Service Project, managing planning, budgeting, procurement, volunteers, logistics, and project execution.
Volunteered regularly with schools, supporting events, music programs, fundraising drives, and program logistics.
Supported Scouting organizations with event planning, resource management, funding strategies, and operational support.
Participated in numerous community projects across education, arts, and service organizations.