Greg Patrie
Mammoth Lakes,CA
Summary
Dynamic assistant manager with proven expertise in staff management, budget oversight, and customer engagement. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering team development.
Well-versed in the buying process. From open to buy, to daily and weekly product reports.
Strong relationships with many leaders on the Mammoth Mountain team. as well as a great and personal relationship with industry leaders.
A strong passion for the action sport industry. I have been consistently involved since 1980, and I started living the dream when I moved to Mammoth in 1986.
Self-motivated, I hate not having something to do. I sometimes find projects, as I have been known to overanalyze tasks. No task can ever be too small or too big.
Somehow, I have a strong personality and a positive attitude, even when it looks dark. This attribute allows me to lead by example, and in return, others will want to follow my lead.
Mammoth is my home! I grew up here and learned and developed many skills that will make me a great candidate for this position and a great team member.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily operations and staff management at a premier ski resort.
- Engaged with guests to enhance their experience and resolve issues promptly.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the products we offer and their best uses.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
General Manager ASO Mammoth
ASO Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes, California
09.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed staff scheduling and resource allocation for efficiency.
- Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication.
- Evaluated vendor contracts and negotiated terms for better pricing.
- Managed the open-to-buy, not just at the start of the season's winter and summer, but on a weekly basis.
- Managed all open-to-buys for every item we offered to guests. Hardgoods, accessories, apparel, sundries, parts, and supplies. To make sure we had products available for the guests, even when they did not know they needed them.
- Identified new trends, as well as new products that are being developed.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
General Manager Mammoth Sporting Goods
Mammoth Sporting Goods
Mammoth Lakes, California
02.2012 - 09.2019
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and growth.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Hard goods, accessories buyer. Managed the open to buy for winter, as well as summer.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Managed the travel sales team. This involved building a team of 15 to 20 employees to travel from San Diego to Seattle. We would set up a pop-up retail store in different venues for a 3–4-day sale.
- This task would also include planning product totals, as well as the product mix, to allow us to maximize sales. This needs to be almost perfect, as resupply was not an option.
Retail Manager Main Lodge Sport Shop
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California
09.2001 - 02.2012
- Managed daily retail operations to ensure optimal customer experience.
- Trained and supervised staff to ensure excellent customer service.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate goals and updates effectively.
- Monitored inventory, cash, and payroll processes to keep location running smoothly.
- Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels.
- Buyer for hard goods and accessories. At this time, in mammoth shop managers, we are responsible for these purchases, as well as the day-to-day operations of their locations.
- Oversaw the open-to-buy for the start of the season. Winter and summer. This allowed me to keep an eye on what products we were low on, as well as the products we had an abundance of.
- Responsible for multiple locations. Main lodge shop, chair 2 trailer, mid chalet, top of the Sierra, adventure center, and moto X when it came around.
- These responsibilities help develop a great ability to multitask. Staffing, product mix, and inventories.
Assistant Store Manager
Sport Chalet
San Diego, California
11.1999 - 09.2001
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff coordination.
- Oversaw inventory management and ensured stock levels met customer demand.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Responsible for establishing a new winter training manual, as well as a presentation for all locations in the Sport Chalet operations.
- This involved traveling to various locations to give presentations on proper product use, as well as advantages of the product that were available.
- While delivering these presentations, it still involved making sure the shop was staffed and operating without a hitch.
- I offered feedback on new products for the current season and future seasons.
Sales Associate-Lead Supervisor
Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Lakes, California
12.1986 - 11.1991
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences at Mammoth Mountain.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Starting to develop a love for winter, as well as other action sports.
- Went from just selling ChapStick to being the top seller of hard goods.
- Worked with management on what products and quantities we should offer for the next season.
- I started building relationships with vendors, as well as with other management at different retail locations in town. Many of these relationships we still have today.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa
San Diego, CA08-1985
Skills
- Staff management
- Inventory control
- Customer engagement
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget management
- Team building
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Resource allocation
- Time management
- Strategic thinking
- Retail operations
- Sales reporting
- Multitasking and organization
- Inventory management
- Vendor relationship management
- Financial management
- Budgeting and finance
- Task delegation
- Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, Office 360
- Expert communication skills can talk to anyone about almost anything, but more importantly, they help to get my point across
- Great presentation skills, never afraid to be in front of large crowds, always have my reports ready to go
Affiliations
Strong skier
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Mammoth Mountain
11.2025 - Current
General Manager ASO Mammoth
ASO Mammoth
09.2019 - 11.2025
General Manager Mammoth Sporting Goods
Mammoth Sporting Goods
02.2012 - 09.2019
Retail Manager Main Lodge Sport Shop
Mammoth Mountain
09.2001 - 02.2012
Assistant Store Manager
Sport Chalet
11.1999 - 09.2001
Sales Associate-Lead Supervisor
Mammoth Mountain
12.1986 - 11.1991
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa