Subject: Proposal: The Rockford "Near-Hub" Advantage – Strategic Expansion
​To the Hiring Team,
​I am writing with a strategic proposal: Expand your footprint to Rockford, Illinois, and let me run the ground operations.
​Grindr has identified Chicago as a critical "Hub City." However, concentrating all talent in downtown Chicago comes with premium costs and high attrition. Rockford, located just 90 minutes away, offers a massive strategic advantage that is currently being overlooked.
​Why Rockford?
​96% Lower Cost Basis: The cost of living and commercial rent in Rockford is drastically lower than in Chicago. A satellite office here costs a fraction of a West Loop lease, allowing you to stretch your operational budget further.
​The "Safety Valve" for Chicago: We are within the 90-minute "super-commute" range. A Rockford team is close enough for critical in-person meetings at the Chicago Hub but far enough to tap into a completely different, lower-cost talent pool.
​Economic Incentives: Rockford offers aggressive "Enterprise Zone" tax incentives for new tech businesses that Chicago cannot match.
​My Offer:
I am asking for the opportunity to launch and manage this satellite location. I do not need a pre-existing team; I need training in your protocols and the mandate to execute. I am a self-starter who thrives in building from the ground up.
​Train me, and I will give you a loyal, high-efficiency foothold in the Midwest that costs pennies on the dollar compared to your current strategy.

Rose Urania (Joshua hembree)
779-357-0316 roseuraniaucso@gmail.com Rockford, IL
OBJECTIVE
Aspiring Operations Lead seeking to establish and manage a Rockford satellite office for Grindr. Bringing a "bootstrapper" mentality, deep community ties, and a proven ability to manage logistics and resources in constrained environments.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations & Logistics: Skilled in maximizing limited resources to achieve high-level goals. Experienced in maintaining strict schedules, organizing workflows, and ensuring facility standards are met without constant supervision.
Crisis Management & Resilience: Proven ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations. Expert in conflict resolution and de-escalation, ensuring a safe environment for team members.
Strategic Planning: Capable of long-term visioning and project execution. Currently managing a complex, multi-phase creative production involving diverse stakeholders.
Community Relations: Deep understanding of the LGBTQ+ demographic in the Midwest "Rust Belt," offering insights that differ from the typical coastal user experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Project Lead | Creative & Audio Production
Rockford, IL | Current
Managing the end-to-end production of a complex storytelling project, coordinating narrative and musical elements.
Demonstrating self-governance and discipline to meet project milestones without external oversight.
Logistics & Resource Coordinator (Independent)
Developed systems for inventory tracking and resource allocation in high-density living environments.
acted as a liaison between diverse groups to facilitate communication and reduce friction.
Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and safety protocols.
EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
Independent Study: Philosophy, Business Logic, and Creative Arts.
High School Diploma / GED

About Me
I am not your typical tech applicant, and that is my greatest asset.
My background is defined by resilience. I have navigated systems and environments that would break most people, and I have come out the other side with an unshakeable work ethic and a drive to build something real. I don't have a traditional corporate pedigree; I have life experience that has taught me how to read people, how to survive, and how to make things happen when resources are scarce.
I am passionate about Grindr not just as an app, but as a lifeline for the LGBTQ+ community—especially for those of us in the Midwest who aren't in the big city "bubble." I want to bridge that gap. I am ready to learn, I am ready to work harder than anyone else in the room, and I am asking for the chance to prove it.