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Devon Wiese

Davenport,IA

Summary

Dynamic Operating Partner and Co-Owner at Bummer City, Inc., adept at driving sales growth and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in profit and loss management and employee retention, achieving zero turnover from 2017 to 2019. Proven track record in team building and community outreach, fostering a loyal customer base through innovative strategies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Partner/Co-Owner

Bummer City, Inc.
Davenport, IA
06.2015 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple locations (Analog Arcade Bar, Devons Complaint Dept., and Late Rider, formerly Analog Pizza and Arcade) with over $2 million in combined sales each year.
  • Oversaw a team of 45 while managing many different personality styles.
  • Built systems and procedures for three distinctly different business models from the ground up.
  • Handled customer complaints and issues.
  • Successfully grew a large and diverse customer base.
  • Grew sales through the pandemic.
  • Oversaw customer retention and growth initiatives.
  • Successfully managed employee retention. From 2017 to 2019, the locations I managed had zero turnover.
  • Managed Profit and Loss.
  • Controlled cost of goods.
  • Investigated all employee issues.
  • Developed and implemented employee safety protocols.
  • Managed payroll.
  • Managed Human Resources.
  • Oversaw all hiring and firing.
  • Managed facility maintenance.
  • Helped foster community outreach programs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Profit and loss management
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Operational efficiency
  • Team building
  • Human resources management
  • Community outreach
  • Sales growth strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety protocol development
  • Facility maintenance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Employee retention
  • System implementation
  • Promotional planning
  • Business consulting
  • Compliance
  • Corporate governance
  • Efficiency optimization
  • Cost reduction
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team bonding
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Revenue growth
  • Performance improvement
  • Innovation management
  • Team development
  • Training and coaching
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Competitive analysis
  • Company processes and procedures
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Vendor management
  • Market analysis
  • Workflow optimization

Timeline

Operating Partner/Co-Owner

Bummer City, Inc.
06.2015 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

Kirkwood Community College