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Mehmet ODABASI

Irvine

Summary

Founder and operations leader who scaled a startup to $800K+ in revenue, leading a team and building systems that recovered $50K in lost sales and increased revenue by 32%. Proven ability to drive growth, lead teams, and execute at a high level.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Startup Founder

GainBudy
San Francisco
02.2026 - Current
  • Currently Building
  • Founded social networking platform connecting gym-goers to enhance motivation and community engagement.
  • Collaborated with three partners, including two from San Francisco and one from Irvine.
  • Leding development of a performance app tailored for gym users, fostering friendships and improvement.
  • Designed backend architecture to support seamless user experiences and interactions.
  • Guided team efforts to deliver a quality platform promoting fitness and fun within communitie

Project Lead

College Student Over Look on Finance
Irvine
01.2026 - Current

Conducted research on financial habits of college young adults.
Developed a Google Form to collect data on financial oversight and challenges.
Analyzed causes of difficulties in building future wealth and investments.
Collaborated with a professor to enhance project research depth.

Looking to conclude the Project by November 2026.

Founder & CEO

DabasMinimalist
Los Angeles
01.2023 - Current
  • Scaled from zero to $800K+ revenue in 2 years by starting with imported jewelry, building supplier relationships, and pivoting to in-house manufacturing
  • Expanded distribution to major retailers: Macy's, Nordstrom, Amazon Marketplace (while maintaining direct-to-consumer growth)
  • Operating at 80+ personalized custom orders per day. Demonstrates manufacturing capability, quality control, and customer satisfaction at scale
  • Led team of 4 in product development, supply chain, order fulfillment, and customer acquisition to enhance operational efficiency and growth
  • Managing full P&L;: Supplier negotiations, cost optimization, pricing strategy, cash flow management, inventory
  • Partnered with mentor to launch Etsy account, establishing authority through customer reviews and transitioning to a U.S.-based manufacturing operation
  • Collaborated with experienced entrepreneur to learn business fundamentals while retaining equity and decision-making authority
  • E-Commerce Fashion & Jewelry | Los Angeles, CA | $800K+ Annual Revenue | 4-Person Team | 80+ Orders/Day

Inventory Operations Lead

VRD Socks
Remote
09.2024 - 11.2025
  • Hired from an Internship over the Summer, to perform skill set on Inventory
  • Achieved 32% sales increase in year one by maintaining optimal inventory levels on Amazon.
  • Recovered $50,000 in lost revenue by resolving inventory misalignment issues.
  • Identified $50,000 in potential sales loss and $8,000 monthly excess inventory across multiple locations.
  • Designed and built proprietary inventory system through six-month engineering project integrating automated scanning and data synchronization.
  • Led engineering team of three to implement inventory system across four warehouses, enhancing efficiency.
  • Secured Amazon Best Seller and Fastest Delivery status due to successful system deployment.
  • Reduced operational costs by 5% through automation and workforce optimization.
  • Promoted to head of inventory operations to scale systems and drive growth initiatives.

Finance Intern

E-Orthodontics
Tustin
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with practice owner (Doctor E) on business operations, financial strategy, and growth initiatives
  • Supported financial operations for medical services, contributing to effective resource allocation
  • Managed accounts receivable, processed patient billing, and built understanding of healthcare business model
  • Analyzed patient payment patterns, structured flexible payment plans to enhance accessibility and optimize cash flow

Education

Business Economics -

Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
05-2027

High School Diploma -

MSA(SA)
Irvine, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Team Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Inventory Management Systems
  • WMS software
  • Inventory auditing
  • Budget planning
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • SQL
  • E-Commerce Platforms

Certification

  • PNC Bank Financial Services
  • Google AI Fundamentals

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Voluntee r- Operation Leader - Red Cross - 2022-2024
  • Volunteer - Finance Lead- WE Club - 2022-2024

Timeline

Startup Founder

GainBudy
02.2026 - Current

Project Lead

College Student Over Look on Finance
01.2026 - Current

Inventory Operations Lead

VRD Socks
09.2024 - 11.2025

Finance Intern

E-Orthodontics
05.2023 - 08.2024

Founder & CEO

DabasMinimalist
01.2023 - Current

Business Economics -

Irvine Valley College

High School Diploma -

MSA(SA)
Mehmet ODABASI