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OperationsManager

BRENNEN GIBSON

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Operations professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in operational management to enhance business performance. Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements while fostering collaborative environment to meet organizational goals. Reliable team player with focus on adaptability and achieving targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency. Creative mindset ready for challenges!

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Banacom Signs & More
01.2020 - Current
  • Tasked with growing annual sales, successfully did so in all 4 years
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Graphic Designer/Sales/Production

Banacom Signs & More
06.2012 - 12.2019
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, vehicle graphics, and signs.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Designed and Engraved various products such as drinkware, knives, firearms, pendants, key-chains, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2010

Skills

  • Creative Cloud
  • Roland Versaworks
  • Graphtec Plotters
  • Roland/Mimaki Large Format Printers
  • Epilog Lasers
  • Brother Multi-Head Embroidery Machines
  • Heat Presses
  • Gerber Composer

Management

  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • Incidents management
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Production
  • Marketing
  • Staff training/development
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution

Hobbies and Interests

  • Playing Guitar
  • Drawing/Painting
  • Podcasting
  • Vlogging

Timeline

Operations Manager

Banacom Signs & More
01.2020 - Current

Graphic Designer/Sales/Production

Banacom Signs & More
06.2012 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of Northern Iowa

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