Brian Ahlstrom

I am an accomplished Operations Manager with a proven track record of success in overseeing diverse business operations. My responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring product quality, and implementing strategic changes to enhance efficiency. Below are key achievements from my experience:

• Managed sales and customer service functions to optimize customer satisfaction and drive revenue growth.
• Implemented a rigorous quality control process, checking each product at every level to maintain consistent high-quality standards.
• Led the oversight of manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to established procedures and standards.
• Spearheaded the company's transition from screen printing to digital printing over 18 months. Progressed from manual screen printing to semi-automatic screen printing , transitioned to secondary digital printing, and ultimately transformed into a 100% digital printing company by 2012.
• Successfully negotiated pricing and terms with vendors, resulting in cost savings and improved overall profitability.
• Implemented strategies to reduce costs, managed delivery schedules, and conducted risk analysis to enhance overall profitability.
• Conducted employee reviews and evaluations to ensure a high-performing and motivated team.
  

• Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
• Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
• Responsible for defensive strategies, statistical analysis, player substitutions, scouting reports, and the development of out-of-bounds plays.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
• Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
• Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
• Offered constructive feedback to players to help reach goals.
• Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
• Contributed to leading a team to the state playoffs, securing a commendable fourth-place finish in Class 3A.

• Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
• Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
• Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
• Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
• Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
• Led over 20 clients to earn Pro Cards in their respective categories.