Greater Chicago Area

Fix What's Not
Working. Build
What Sticks.

Hands-on operations and customer experience consulting for small businesses ready to reduce chaos, serve customers better, and grow with confidence.

Douglas Reeser
Founder & Principal Consultant
20+
Years Leading
5+
Industries
USN
Veteran
CIS
B.S. DeVry
Available for new engagements

Practical Solutions. Real Results.

Choice Innovation Solutions was founded to give small business owners the kind of operational expertise usually reserved for large corporations β€” delivered hands-on, without the overhead.

I'm Douglas Reeser, and I bring 20+ years of leadership experience in retail banking, mortgage operations, technical support, and high-volume service environments. I've managed teams, navigated compliance, and built processes from scratch β€” all in fast-moving, real-world environments.

I'm known for diagnosing what's not working, fixing it quickly, and creating simple systems that your team will actually use. No fluff, no lengthy reports that collect dust β€” just clear, actionable change.

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Diagnosis First

Every engagement starts with listening and observing β€” not assumptions. I find the real gaps before recommending solutions.

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Hands-On Implementation

I don't just hand you a plan and leave. I work alongside your team to make sure changes actually happen and stick.

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Systems That Scale

SOPs, checklists, and workflows designed to run without me β€” so your business grows on a solid foundation.

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Military Discipline, Human Touch

US Navy veteran with the structure and accountability mindset β€” plus the people skills to bring your team along.

Where I Help You Most

Every engagement is customized. Here are the core areas where Choice Innovation Solutions delivers measurable impact for small businesses.

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Customer Experience & Journey Mapping

Understand how your customers actually experience your business β€” and redesign touchpoints that turn one-time visitors into loyal regulars.

Retention & Revenue
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Workflow & Process Optimization

Eliminate bottlenecks, reduce wasted time, and build repeatable systems so your team isn't reinventing the wheel every day.

Efficiency & Clarity
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Retail Operations & Inventory Flow

From floor layout to stock management, I help retail businesses run smoother and serve customers better every single day.

Retail & Service
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SOPs, Checklists & Documentation

Build the operational backbone your business needs β€” clear, simple documentation that keeps your team aligned and your quality consistent.

Structure & Scale
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Staff Training & Sales Coaching

Equip your team with the skills, scripts, and habits to serve confidently, sell naturally, and represent your brand with pride.

Team Performance
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Compliance, Risk & Audit Readiness

From banking to retail, I help businesses stay audit-ready, reduce operational risk, and operate with confidence under scrutiny.

Risk & Compliance

A Simple, Proven Process

From first conversation to lasting change β€” here's how a typical engagement unfolds.

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Discovery Call

We talk through your biggest pain points, goals, and what "better" looks like for your business. No charge, no pressure.

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On-Site Assessment

I come in, observe your operations, talk to your team, and map the real gaps β€” not just the symptoms you called about.

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Action Plan

You receive a clear, prioritized roadmap with practical fixes β€” no jargon, no 50-page deck, just what needs to happen next.

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Implementation & Support

We execute together. I stay involved until the changes are working and your team has what they need to sustain them.

Built in the Trenches

My consulting isn't theoretical. Every recommendation comes from having done the work β€” managing branches, closing mortgages, leading technical support teams, and rebuilding broken processes from the inside out.

I've worked across banking, financial services, commercial technology, and retail environments. That cross-industry experience lets me see patterns your industry might take for granted β€” and borrow solutions others haven't thought to try.

Retail Banking Mortgage Operations Retail Operations Technical Support Commercial Services US Navy
2025–Now
Choice Innovation Solutions β€” Founder Small Business Operations & Customer Experience Consultant, Greater Chicago Area
2024–2025
Branch Manager β€” KeyBank Led sales & service teams, compliance operations, and cross-functional partnerships in Seattle, WA
2019–2022
Centralized Mortgage Specialist β€” BECU Managed mortgage pipelines, workflow improvements, and compliance through COVID-19 transition
2015–2018
Commercial Account Service Manager β€” Daktronics Led escalations, cross-functional teams, and client retention for commercial display systems
2003–2013
Banking Operations Leadership Financial Resources FCU, Credit Union 1, Washington Mutual, CIB Bank
1999–2003
Broadcast Communications Engineer (IT2) β€” U.S. Navy Supervised teams of 10–15 in high-stakes shipboard telecommunications environments

Ready to Make a Change?

Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck, or just know something isn't working β€” let's talk. The first conversation is free, and you'll leave with clarity either way.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call