Alexander Klaus

Finance Student at The University of Kansas

Leawood, Kansas, United States

About

Experience

  • Jayhawk Cafe (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • General Manager
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      • Hire, develop, and manage a team of 200+ staff members, including managers, bartenders, barbacks, and security personnel. • Create and maintain an inviting guest experience by ensuring efficient, courteous, and timely service. • Work closely with ownership on strategic planning, long-term growth initiatives, and major business decisions. • Manage financial operations with accuracy, including register reconciliation, cash counts, and daily deposits.

    • Manager
      Mar 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Supervise daily operations in a high-volume bar, ensuring smooth coordination among 200+ staff across multiple departments. • Collaborate with ownership and management to design innovative event concepts that align with brand identity and seasonal demand. • Oversee staffing and logistics to deliver seamless, compliant, and memorable guest experiences.

  • Real Estate Intern at Savills Ireland
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    • Assisted with property showings and client interactions to support leasing and sales activities. • Supported property management tasks, including tenant communication, scheduling maintenance, and updating records. • Gained hands-on experience with real estate contracts, lease agreements, and transaction coordination.

  • New Member Educator at Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
    Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 · 3 mos

    • Directed the New Member Education program for Phi Delta Theta’s Kansas Alpha Chapter, overseeing the integration of 35 new members. • Mentored incoming members to foster personal growth, leadership development, and alignment with the fraternity’s values and traditions. • Collaborated with chapter leadership and the Corporation Board to design and implement effective education strategies. • Managed and participated in numerous meetings and events; elected by over 100 members to lead this critical process.

  • Construction Laborer at B & R INSULATION, INC
    May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

  • Doorman at Jayhawk Cafe
    Sep 2022 - May 2023 · 9 mos