George P Wisell III
Operations Manager
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Trailcraft Cycles
Fort Collins, CO
05.2020 - Current
- Inventory management
- Maintain relationships with vendors
- Forecasting inventory needs to ensure seamless production output
- Product purchasing
- Maintain and oversee bicycle production schedule
- SKU management – maintain and create BOMs for all bicycle builds
- Calculate landed costs to ensure proper margins are achieved
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Increased production by 80%
Operations Manager
Mac'n/Baked
Fort Collins, CO
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Manage food preparation for weekend service at Northern Colorado’s two busiest breweries
- Ingredient purchasing and food preparation
- Menu development
- Maintained excellent customer service during high volume sales times
- Adhere to food safety and cleanliness standards
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Territory Sales Manager
Niner Bikes
Fort Collins, CO
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Create strategic territory plan for expansion and growth
- Maintain relationships with accounts and maximize sales opportunities within them
- Leveraged market knowledge to capitalize on emerging opportunities and maintain consistent growth rate at 10% or higher
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions
- Order entry and general account maintenance
- Liaise between dealers, warranty, credit and customer service departments
- Regular market travel throughout the territory
- Attend and assist in dealer and demo events within the territory
- Attend industry trade shows
Owner & Operator
Bike29 / Five Hills Bikes
Waterbury, VT
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Built online bike store and community-driven local bike shop specializing in 29” wheel mountain bikes, accessories, and service for all bikes
- Grew brand awareness through social media, including the Bike29 blog, Facebook, Twitter, forums, online advertising, and special events
- Founder of the annual Gravel Grinder fundraising ride for 150+ cyclists
- Support the local cycling community with leadership position and volunteer work with Stowe Mountain Bike Club (SMBC) and Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA)
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering
08.1990 - 12.1990
Skills
Highly organized and detail focusedHard working, focused and efficientTradeshow managementEvent promotion and management
Supply Chain Management
Cost reduction strategies
Work flow planning
Project development and life cycle
Logistics Management
Sales background
Raw materials, packaging and production
Cross-functional communications
Superb time management skills
Vendor sourcing
Timeline
Operations Manager - Trailcraft Cycles
05.2020 - Current
Operations Manager - Mac'n/Baked
01.2019 - 05.2021
Territory Sales Manager - Niner Bikes
01.2013 - 01.2019
Owner & Operator - Bike29 / Five Hills Bikes
01.2006 - 01.2013
Vermont Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Electrical Engineering
08.1990 - 12.1990