Evan Robertson

Technology consulting for ethical innovation.

Real solutions for real challenges

Explore how custom software has helped organizations streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on their core mission.

Custom Inventory Management System

Retail 3 months

The Challenge

A local bookstore was struggling with manual inventory tracking using spreadsheets. They were experiencing frequent stockouts, overstocking issues, and spent hours each week on manual counts and reorder calculations.

The Solution

Developed a lightweight web-based inventory system with barcode scanning, automated reorder alerts, and simple reporting. The system integrated with their existing POS system and provided real-time stock levels.

Results

  • Reduced inventory management time by 80%
  • Eliminated stockouts of popular items
  • Decreased excess inventory by 30%
  • Improved cash flow through better purchasing decisions

Nonprofit Donor Management Tool

Nonprofit 2 months

The Challenge

A small animal rescue was using a combination of spreadsheets and paper records to track donors, donations, and communications. This led to missed follow-ups, duplicate solicitations, and poor donor retention.

The Solution

Built a comprehensive donor management system with automated thank-you letter generation, donation tracking, campaign analytics, and communication history. Included features for volunteer management and event planning.

Results

  • Increased donor retention by 45%
  • Automated 90% of routine communications
  • Improved campaign response rates by 25%
  • Saved 10 hours per week on administrative tasks

Project Planning Dashboard

Marketing Agency 4 months

The Challenge

A small marketing agency struggled with project visibility and client communication. Projects frequently went over budget, deadlines were missed, and clients felt out of the loop about project progress.

The Solution

Created a project management dashboard with timeline tracking, budget monitoring, client portals, and automated progress reports. Included time tracking, file sharing, and milestone notifications.

Results

  • Reduced project overruns by 60%
  • Improved on-time delivery to 95%
  • Increased client satisfaction scores by 40%
  • Enhanced team productivity and collaboration

Restaurant Scheduling System

Food Service 2 months

The Challenge

A family restaurant was managing employee schedules manually, leading to conflicts, no-shows, and last-minute scrambling to find coverage. Staff communication was poor and labor costs were unpredictable.

The Solution

Developed a scheduling application with shift swapping, availability management, automated reminders, and labor cost tracking. Included a mobile interface for easy access and notifications.

Results

  • Eliminated scheduling conflicts
  • Reduced no-shows by 70%
  • Optimized labor costs saving 15% monthly
  • Improved staff satisfaction and communication

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