James Rickley
Omaha,NE
Summary
I have 6 years of experience in Owning & Operating a sports card & memorabilia shop in the Omaha/ Bellevue area. Have seen massive growth and much success in that field. I most recently started a new LLC “Franchise Collect”. Fully ran and owned by me. I Love the lessons this once hobby turned into a full time business this has taught that have been very valuable in other areas of life. Some of these learned skills are (Sales, Communication, Empathy in dealing with customers, Accounting, Networking, Negotiating, Research, Tax reporting, e-commerce such as eBay, social media selling, live stream selling. High risk/ high pressure situations, & promoting. Have averaged around $50k in sales per month the past Five years in the Sports Card Industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Franchise Collect
Omaha, NE
01.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient franchise performance.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform decision-making strategies.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Founder
Rickley Sports Cards
Omaha, NE
03.2019 - 01.2025
- Established strategic partnerships with suppliers to enhance product offerings and inventory management.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Led team in optimizing sales processes, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and adjust product lines accordingly for competitive advantage.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in customer service and inventory management techniques.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
Education
High School Diploma -
Omaha Bryan High School
Omaha, NE06.2008
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Marketing
- Staff management
- Sales leadership
- Negotiation
- Partnership development
- Cash flow optimization
- Social media control
- Attention to detail
- Profit and loss
- Inventory control
Timeline
Owner
Franchise Collect
01.2025 - Current
Founder
Rickley Sports Cards
03.2019 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Omaha Bryan High School