Johnathan Uzelac
Yuba City,CA
Summary
MBA candidate and marketing graduate with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and retail operations. Ten years of buying and selling sports cards and memorabilia have developed strengths in inventory management, customer engagement, brand promotion, and profit tracking. Passionate about sports storytelling and social media, with a strong understanding of audience engagement and current digital trends.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Operator
Sports Trading Card & Memorabilia Resale Business
Yuba City, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Founded and operated a sports collectible and memorabilia resale business serving local and online customers
- Sourced, authenticated, restored, priced, and sold limited-release footwear and collectibles
- Managed full business operations, including purchasing, inventory, fulfillment, and customer relations
- Tracked revenue, expenses, and profit margins using Microsoft Excel
- Developed negotiation, branding, and market-analysis skills through direct buying and sales activity
Cafe Server
Frosty's Grill N' Chill
Marysville, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment
- Trained new employees and supported daily operations
- Strengthened communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Education
Master of Business Administration - General Business
California State University, Chico
05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
California State University, Sacramento
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Yuba College
Skills
- Business Operations
- Financial Tracking
- Retail & E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Market Trend Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Inventory Management
- Project Coordination
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
- Google Analytics
Certification
- Private Pilot License, University of North Dakota, Department of Aviation, 2022
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Professional Certificate, LinkedIn Learning, Applied Lean Six Sigma principles to improve inventory tracking and reduce process waste. Used DMAIC framework to analyze and improve operational workflows.
- Google Data Analytics Certificate, In Progress, Developed skills in data cleaning, analysis, and visualization. Experience with spreadsheets, SQL concepts, and data-driven insights.
Leadership And Community Involvement
Peach Bowl Little League, Assistant Coach, Coached youth athletes; promoted teamwork, accountability, and skill development.
Timeline
Cafe Server
Frosty's Grill N' Chill
01.2018 - 01.2019
Founder & Operator
Sports Trading Card & Memorabilia Resale Business
01.2016 - Current
Master of Business Administration - General Business
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
California State University, Sacramento
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Yuba College