Elizabeth Wahlberg

Small Business Owner

Trabuco Canyon,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Looking forward to a new challenge and opportunity.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

President

Thirsty Pagan Inc. Dba Canyon Feed & Tack

Trabuco Canyon, CA

10.2013 - Current

Purchased failing business doing $670k gross annual sales and turned it into a thriving operation currently trending 3.5 Million gross annual sales.
Developed positive customer service skills to win over and keep current customers while attracting new clientele at the same time
Started a new trend within the local feed store industry to share resources and help support each other
Maintained a strong vendor rep relationship to keep product levels at peak supply with a low out of stock ratio, build and maintain displays, request POP and suggested Planograms for product lines
Attended Trade Shows and participated in hands on learning opportunities
Sought out sponsorship opportunities within the industry such as Equestrian Centers, Sorting and Roping and local fundraisers
Currently in escrow to successfully sell Thirsty Pagan Inc. dba Canyon Feed & Tack

Merchandising Execution Area Supervisor

The Home Depot Store Support Center

Duluth, MN

07.1997 - 03.2013

Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
Recruited, managed and motivated 10 member retail team to maintain planograms, set up vendor displays, maintain shelves to vendor specifications all within Home Depot metrics
Traveled with multiple teams to set up large events such as Holiday or Patio displays.
Developed and maintained relationships with District Managers, Store Managers and Department Supervisors of stores we traveled to and performed work in to ensure the work we provided was appreciated and non toxic.

Skills

Operations management

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Accomplishments

Succesfully planned, organized and led large scale volunteer projects for Veterans in need in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota during 2001-2013. Helped arrange donations and volunteer labor towards MNVAC (Minnesota Veterans Assistance Council) which is a huge resource in the Northern Minnesota area for homeless and at risk Veterans. Was featured in the DAV 2012 for leading a whole home renovation, adding a ramp and organizing donation of a motorized scooter for a Vietnam Veteran. Was featured in the MET Quarterly Broadcast 2013 for a home renovation for a WWII Red Tails Pilot.

Collected and donated towards animal pantries for families in need during Covid.

Donate feed and organize having it drop shipped to rescue centers during SoCal fire season.

Host a viable location for A Wish For An Animal, an Animal Rescue to set up dog adoptions every Saturday.

Donate new toys, treats, collars and leashes to all of the animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter and make arrangements for current employees to visit and help hand out.

Interests

Motorcycles, Motorcycles and more Motorcycles: Avid rider with 20 years of personal riding experience and 200,000 miles under my belt I participate in local group events as well as ride to large motorcycle rallies such as Sturgis, Babes Ride Out, Arizona Bike Week and more I have encouraged multiple people to join the riding force and am an abassador of being aggressively defensive and friendly on the road

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