Austin Staltmanis
Wyoming
Summary
Business professional with 10+ years of experience spanning manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and consultative sales. Brings a unique perspective by combining hands-on operational leadership with client advisory experience, enabling a deep understanding of how organizations operate and where opportunities for improvement exist. Proven ability to build trusted relationships, lead cross-functional initiatives, and translate complex business challenges into practical, measurable solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Benefits Advisor
Gibson - Unison Risk Advisors
Grand Rapids
04.2025 - Current
- Advised employers across West Michigan on healthcare strategy and employee benefits design.
- Leveraged over 10 years of manufacturing and operations experience to enhance client engagements.
- Built relationships with executive leaders, HR teams, and business owners in diverse industries.
- Conducted organizational assessments, delivering data-driven recommendations for improved healthcare outcomes.
- Collaborated on employer benchmarking reports, educational webinars, and market research initiatives.
- Supported client strategies that resulted in 27% lower overall healthcare spend and 41% lower pharmacy spend.
Procurement Account Manager
Tech Defenders
Grand Rapids
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Consistently achieved 95%+ quarterly quota attainment through strategic prospecting and relationship-driven business development.
- Managed procurement partnerships and developed long-term relationships with clients across competitive markets.
- Implemented metrics-driven sales strategies and AI tools to improve lead generation and sales efficiency.
- Partnered with internal operations teams to align customer needs with execution capabilities.
- Served as a trusted advisor to clients by identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and maximize value.
Operations Manager
Tech Defenders
Grand Rapids
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Increased repair department output by 50% while reducing headcount through optimized scheduling and workflow improvements.
- Designed and implemented performance metrics that improved operational visibility and accountability.
- Standardized processes to improve throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization.
- Partnered with leadership teams to identify and remove operational bottlenecks.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Tech Defenders
Grand Rapids
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Reduced return rates from 14% to 6% within one year through sustainable quality initiatives.
- Led a team of three employees and integrated quality standards across multiple departments.
- Developed repeatable processes that improved consistency and long-term performance.
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Notions Marketing
Grand Rapids
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Delivered $107K+ in annual savings through process improvements and vendor negotiations.
- Built labor forecasting models that reduced overscheduling by 20%, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed Tableau dashboards enhancing visibility into warehouse productivity metrics, supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Streamlined project workflows using JIRA, resulting in improved project execution timelines.
- Led readiness activities for a $33M warehouse expansion involving automation integration and cross-functional stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI07-2016
Skills
- Employee benefits design
- Healthcare strategy
- Client relationship management
- Organizational assessment
- Data analysis
- Benchmarking reports
- Operational efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Business intelligence
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Employee Benefits Advisor
Gibson - Unison Risk Advisors
04.2025 - Current
Procurement Account Manager
Tech Defenders
09.2022 - 02.2025
Operations Manager
Tech Defenders
10.2021 - 08.2022
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Tech Defenders
12.2020 - 10.2021
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Notions Marketing
09.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College