Blair Mayfield
Walla Walla,WA
Summary
Experienced operations and finance manager with over 6 years of experience in budgeting, payroll, procurement, and team leadership. Skilled in internal controls, compliance, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination. Proven success in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring regulatory alignment in high-accountability environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Precept Wine & Spirits
Walla Walla, US
05.2019 - Current
- Direct daily operations and long-term strategic planning for a high-volume winery, leading cross-functional teams in production, sales, compliance, and customer service.
- Oversaw financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, resulting in measurable revenue growth and improved profit margins.
- Ensured full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards, industry policies, and employment laws.
- Developed and executed performance management systems, including training, coaching, and evaluations for all supervisory and frontline staff.
- Initiated and led cost-reduction strategies that increased operational efficiency and reduced overhead by optimizing vendor relationships and supply chain logistics.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture through employee engagement, interdepartmental collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Sales Supervisor
Johnson's Jewelery
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily retail operations, including inventory control, team scheduling, and customer service, for a high-value merchandise environment.
- Led staff training on loss prevention, sales techniques, and operational procedures, resulting in improved store performance and customer satisfaction.
- Managed financial processes, including daily cash reconciliation, point-of-sale accuracy, and auditing of high-value items.
- Created and implemented procedures for inventory receiving, stocking, and tracking to ensure accuracy and prevent shrinkage.
- Planned and executed promotional campaigns and events that increased foot traffic and sales volume during key retail periods.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Western Governors University
07.2024
Associate's degree -
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA06.2015
Skills
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis
- Payroll coordination and financial reporting
- Staff supervision, training, and evaluations
- Regulatory and policy compliance
- Inventory control and purchasing
- Internal controls and audit preparation
- Microsoft Excel, Word and POS systems
- Operational strategy and efficiency improvement
- Conflict resolution and team leadership
- Cross-department collaboration and communication
Timeline
General Manager
Precept Wine & Spirits
05.2019 - Current
Sales Supervisor
Johnson's Jewelery
06.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
Western Governors University
Associate's degree -
Walla Walla Community College
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