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# ALEXANDER P. LAMERS
5405 S Ridgewood Ct., Chicago IL, 60615
Email: <lamersa@gmail.com>
Phone: (412) 728-1532
LinkedIn: <https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-lamers/>
## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and strategic leader with over 10 years of comprehensive
experience in program management, specializing in public service
initiatives focused on sustainable transportation and community
development. Demonstrates a proven track record of enhancing program
delivery through effective policy development, stakeholder engagement,
and robust strategic planning. Committed to promoting equity and
accessibility, and adept at incorporating extensive international
experience to foster inclusive, impactful projects. Skilled in building
and maintaining cross-functional partnerships, capable of navigating
diverse community settings, and driving significant urban development
initiatives. Successfully spearheaded the Bike Chicago program at
Working Bikes, expanding service reach by over 140% within the first
year and enhancing mobility for program participants.
## EXPERIENCE
### BIKE CHICAGO SPECIALIST
***Working Bikes*** | *Chicago, Illinois* | *2023-Present*
- Manage Working Bikes' partnership with CDOT and WRD Environmental on
the Bike Chicago program.
- Liaise with CDOT, SAFE Ambassadors, WRD Environmental, and
non-profit partners on policy development, strategic planning, and
program logistics.
- Cultivate vendor relationships for program accessories procurement.
- Establish and maintain program quality standards and performance
metrics.
- Expanded bicycle distribution from 500 to 1,200 annually, increasing
accessibility by 140%.
- Develop and track program budgets of $400,000-$500,000/year.
### PROGRAM MANAGER
***Blackstone Bicycle Works*** | *Chicago, Illinois* | *2022*
- Developed and revitalized dormant earn-a-bike summer programs,
increasing enrollment to 20+ at-risk youth within the first year.
- Mentored youth participants and youth interns.
- Developed and managed program budget of $300,000-$400,000/year.
### PROGRAM ASSISTANT
***Oasis Bike Workshop*** | *Nashville, Tennessee* | *2015-2019*
- Empowered 120+ youth/year through after school earn-a-bike programs.
- Conducted community outreach through public events with Walk Bike
Nashville and local bicycle shops.
- Forged and deepened partnerships via targeted outreach, enhancing
transportation access and equity through community-centric
programming.
### RESEARCH ASSISTANT
***Vanderbilt University*** | *Nashville, Tennessee* | *2009-2011,
2014-2019*
- Collaborated on a series of research projects spanning natural
product synthesis, probe development, and drug discovery.
- Successfully delivered a diverse array of organic molecules across
more than 20 interdisciplinary projects.
- Co-authored 4 research publications and secured 1 patent for a novel
organic synthesis process.
- Developed a novel synthetic route to the natural product
Bacillithiol, resulting in a 90% decrease in production cost.
- Analyzed and summarized critical data to prepare academic
publications, patents, and technical documentation.
### GRADUATE STUDENT
***Tokyo Institute of Technology*** | *Tokyo, Japan* | *2011-2013*
- Independently developed a unique synthetic approach to two classes
of diimine ligands used in olefin catalysis.
- Analyzed, compiled, and communicated research to technical and
non-technical audiences.
## VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
### BOARD MEMBER/MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
***Qumbya Housing Cooperative*** | *Chicago, Illinois* |
*2024-Present*
- Provide strategic oversight, leadership, and policy development to
ensure Qumbya provides affordable & equitable housing.
- Oversee maintenance across Qumbya properties serving 45-55
residents, coordinating larger maintenance projects with contractors
and NASCO Properties.
### VOLUNTEER MECHANIC & EDUCATOR
***Free Ride Pittsburgh*** | *Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania* | *2021-2022*
- Hosted free, weekly bicycle mechanic lessons in collaboration with
BikePGH to promote transportation access, justice, and equity.
- Provided community members with access to affordable, refurbished
bicycles and an accessible workspace.
### VOLUNTEER MECHANIC & EDUCATOR
***Faradgang*** | *Cologne, Germany* | *2020-2021*
- Advanced Faradgang's mission of delivering affordable, refurbished
bicycles to displaced migrants and refugees in Cologne.
- Coordinated weekly community open-shop sessions for underserved
individuals.
### VOLUNTEER
***Project C.U.R.E.*** | *Nashville, Tennessee* | *2014-2016*
- Diverted medical supplies from the wastestreams to over 135
countries.
- Managed and trained groups of up to 30 volunteers to load containers
of medical supplies valued at ~$400,000 each.
## SKILLS
- Volunteer Management (10+ years)
- Community Outreach (10+ years)
- Social or Public Service Program Implementation (10+ years)
- Budget and KPI Development and Tracking (10+ years)
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Teambuilding
- Contractor Management
- R for Statistical Analysis
- QGIS for Spatial Data Mapping
## LANGUAGES
- English - Native proficiency
- German - Advanced/Fluent; utilized in professional settings &
community outreach
- Spanish - Beginner; basic communication for community outreach
- Japanese - Beginner; introductory usage in academic and research
contexts
## EDUCATION
**M.S. in Environmental Science**
***University of Cologne*** | *Cologne, Germany* | *2019-2022*
- Thesis: Tropical Cyclone and Climate Change: Historical Trends,
Future Projections, and Social Impacts in Puerto Rico
**M.S. in Environmental Chemistry and Engineering**
***Tokyo Institute of Technology*** | *Tokyo, Japan* | *2011-2013*
- Thesis: Synthesis and Application of Metal Complexes with S-shaped
𝛼-diimine Ligands
**B.A. in Chemistry**
***Vanderbilt University*** | *Nashville, TN* | *2008-2011*
- Thesis: The Total Synthesis of Bacillithiol
- 2010 DAAD Rise research internship at the University of Regensburg
## PUBLICATIONS & PATENTS
1. *"Ten-Year Retrospective of the Vanderbilt Institute of Chemical
Biology Chemical Synthesis Core", Kim, P. P. Christov, I.
Romaine, J. Tian, S. Jana, **A. P. Lamers**, B. F. Dutter, T.
Scaggs, K. Jeon, B. Guttentag, C. D. Weaver, C. W. Lindsley, A. G.
Waterson, and G. A. Sulikowski, ACS Chem. Biol., 2021, 16, 5,
787--793*
2. *"Optimization of ether and aniline based inhibitors of lactate
dehydrogenase", P. P. Christov; K. Kim; S. Jana; I. R. Romaine; G.
Rai; B. T. Mott; A. A. Allweil; **A. P. Lamers**; K. R.
Brimacombe; D. J. Urban; T. D. Lee; X. Hu; C. M. Lukas; D. R.
Davies; A. Jadhav; M. D. Hall; N. Green; W. J. Moore; G.
Stott; A. J. Flint; D. J. Maloney; G. A. Sulikowski Bioorg. Med.
Chem. Lett., 2021, 41, 127974*
3. *"Synthesis of Bacillithiol and the Catalytic Selectivity of
FosB-Type Fosfomycin Resistance Proteins", **A. P. Lamers**, M. E.
Keithly, K. Kim, P. D. Cook, D. F. Stec, K. M. Hines, G. A.
Sulikowski, and R. N. Armstrong, Organic Letters, 2012, 14 (20),
5207--5209*
4. *"Development of a more highly selective M1 antagonist from the
continued optimization of the MLPCN Probe ML012", B. J. Melancon,
**A. P. Lamers**, T. M. Bridges, G. A. Sulikowski, T. J.
Utley, D. J. Sheffler, M. J. Noetzel, R. D. Morrison, J. S.
Daniels, C. M. Niswender, C. K. Jones, P. J. Conn, C. W.
Lindsley, M. R. Wood, Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 2012, 22(2),
1044--1048*
5. *"TASPASE1 Inhibitors and uses thereof", M. Arkin, R. J. Neitz, A.
Renslo, J. Hsieh, S. Dutta, C. Bryant, W. J. Moore, A. G.
Waterson, L. Sambucetti, S. Jana, I. M. Romaine, **A. P.
Lamers**, Y. Y. Adam, C. Repellin, U.S. Provisional Application
No. 62/939,258, Filed Nov. 22, 201*