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George Guebara

Hutto,Texas

Summary

Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials. Detail-oriented Compliance Manager offering 7 years of expertise in risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales

Silencer Shop
04.2023 - Current
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers. Maintained post-sale relationships through customer outreach.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers by actively listening to special needs or wants.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Wrote sales slips and sales contracts.
  • Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
  • Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
  • Interacting with ATF, team members and other industry professionals to perform regulatory tasks required to ensure that we are consistently complying with NFA regulations.
  • Developed and implemented effective sales strategies and led nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  • Created Storefront Planogram for accessories to have based on current sales trends.

Purchaser and Retail Sales Manager

The Range At Austin
02.2017 - 03.2023
  • Determine company’s needs for procurement of materials, supplies and equipment
  • Monitor stock levels and purchases
  • Prepare purchase orders by providing information regarding low supplies
  • Train sales staff in product knowledge and 4473 program
  • Computed and created purchase orders in Netsuite to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
  • Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
  • Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
  • Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
  • Setup product training with Brand Representatives
  • Supervise and guide staff towards maximum performance
  • Plan and oversee in-store promotions or displays
  • Analyze sales and revenue reports and make forecasts.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Extensive knowledge of financials, order management, inventory, and CRM functionalities. Expertise in testing and implementing new features and upgrades to ensure optimal performance.
  • Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Reviewed audit and monitoring reports related to consumer and client activities.
  • Interacting with ATF, team members and other industry professionals to perform regulatory tasks required to ensure that we are consistently complying with ATF and NFA regulations.
  • Managing and processing mail: scanning and filing documents and notifying customers of receipt.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all firearm transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions: 4473s and 3310s.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with ATF regulations and company policies and maintain Bound Book Records.
  • Conduct regular audits of records to identify and correct discrepancies.
  • Monitor all firearm sales and transfers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Verify the accuracy of background checks and ensure proper documentation is completed for each transaction.
  • Prepare and submit the required ATF reports.

Firearm Sales Outfitter

Cabela's
06.2015 - 02.2017

Supports a strong commitment to world class customer service and ensures a pleasant and productive shopping experience for all customers. Provides a legendary experience for every customer, every time by assisting customers in making buying decisions by:

  • Identifying and evaluating customers’ needs,
  • Making product recommendations based off of this analysis.
  • Insures 4473 Forms are completed thoroughly and accurately.
  • Organizes and maintains Merchandise within the retail Store for Sales at Gun Counter Responsibility.
  • Replenishes product on shelves as required per merchandising guidelines.
  • Remains product “expert” through ongoing product knowledge training.
  • Remains knowledgeable of advertised sales; maintains pricing and signing.
  • Assists with Seasonal Floor merchandise moves.

Education

Exercise Science

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.2016

Skills

  • Process Development
  • Budgetary Reviews
  • Purchase Needs Determination
  • Inventory Purchasing
  • Inventory Management
  • Business Development
  • Product Sales
  • Order Processing
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Purchasing Expertise
  • Documentation Review
  • Internal Auditing

Timeline

Sales

Silencer Shop
04.2023 - Current

Purchaser and Retail Sales Manager

The Range At Austin
02.2017 - 03.2023

Firearm Sales Outfitter

Cabela's
06.2015 - 02.2017

Exercise Science

Texas State University
George Guebara