John Wainio
Clio,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional dedicated to driving growth in employee relations, community engagement, and customer acquisition through innovative sales strategies. Over 20+ years of proven expertise in developing and executing strategic plans that foster both personal and organizational success while enhancing financial performance. Committed to transforming sports programs into vibrant cultures that inspire participation and support student-athletes in achieving excellence on and off the field. Skilled in building enduring brands and cultivating programs that thrive within educational institutions and their surrounding communities.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Control Manager
Perani’s Hockey World
Flint
05.2006 - Current
- Overseen 22 locations and Warehouse Operations for products and inventory. Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Control National and International Shipping using the 2 Major Carriers –UPS and FedEx. Responsible for approximately $26 million in Product.
- May 2026 to Present – Co-manager of Warehouse Sale / Summer Sale (3 million sales in 11 days one location). Help facilitate products for our US Locations. Responsible for the Daily Inventory of the Company between Stores, and have to Problem Solve/investigate missing Inventory/Shortages. Work with the Pricing Team to move products that are dated.
- Assist with ordering for the Company in hard and soft goods. Skills with Excel, PowerPoint, CorelDRAW, Office, webmail, Word, spreadsheets, and ordering.
- Oversaw daily operations and staff management to ensure high-quality customer service.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock control processes. Sat on a Committee to launch a New POS/BO System for the entire Company. Responsible for New Store Openings from Product and racking and logistics of the set-up.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize product offerings.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive foot traffic.
- Established operational procedures that improved efficiency across all departments.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach
Grand Blanc High School
Grand Blanc
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Brand developer of several programs in women's, men's, and youth sports. Expedited in several positional levels, including General Manager for AAU Hockey Team, Head Coach, and community patron through FISH organization and other charities.
- Directed implementation of new field hockey program for female student-athletes, enhancing opportunities for engagement and competition. Oversaw academic achievements leading to all-state team recognition and multiple state awards. Led team to substantial performance improvements in the second season.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and oversaw 10 coaches.
General Manager
HOOTERS OF AMERICA, Don Pablos and Other Food Industry Locations
Novi, MI
06.1995 - 05.2006
- Over 15 years of general manager experience in the food industry.
- Mentored management team, fostering leadership skills and operational excellence.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure quality inventory management.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing effective staff training and performance management programs.
- Maintained open lines of communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, ensuring seamless coordination for optimal service deliver
- Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and profit maximization strategies.
Education
College Level Education Cources - Business Administration And Management
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI09-2007
College Level Education Courses - Sports Medicine
Adrian College
Adrian, MI09-1993
College Prep
Grand Blanc High School
Grand Blanc, MI06-1991
Skills
- Customer service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Sales techniques
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Interests
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scoutmaster 4/90, Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity of Adrian College, Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Alumni Board August 1992, Civilian Citation – Troy, MI Senate Award MI 5/00, Co-chairman of marketing team that passed a 94 million dollar school bond - March 2004 for Grand Blanc Community Schools, Ran for Grand Blanc Board of Education - June 2004 and May 2005, Golfing, hockey, and bowling, 26 year old daughter and a 17 year old son, Played D2 College Hockey University of Michigan Flint, Head Coach (2011 to 2014 Grand Blanc High School JV hockey, Director of Hockey Operations Grand Blanc High School 2014 - 2016, I-69 Hockey League Commissioner 2014 – 2019, USA Hockey Youth Coach 2014 – 2016 - and Present, Director AAU Michigan North – 2015 to Present, Open to relocation and/or travel
Timeline
Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach
Grand Blanc High School
01.2024 - 12.2025
Product Control Manager
Perani’s Hockey World
05.2006 - Current
General Manager
HOOTERS OF AMERICA, Don Pablos and Other Food Industry Locations
06.1995 - 05.2006
College Prep
Grand Blanc High School
College Level Education Cources - Business Administration And Management
University of Michigan, Flint
College Level Education Courses - Sports Medicine
Adrian College