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LEVI "ASH" SCHWARTZ
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Dynamic, cross-functional team leader and sales pro,with 15+ years of management in specialty retail and over 10M in deals closed. Offering extensive experience in leadership. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments and driving operational excellence through process improvement, labor optimization, purchasing and budget analysis. Seeking to transfer skills to benefit a new team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER
Trek Bicycle Corporation
New York City
11.2020 - Current
- Directly responsible for business financial performance, budgeting, profit, and loss, KPI management and forecasting for high volume outdoor retail storefront, including service business
- Award 2024 for highest sales performance in company
- Surpassed year budget by over 38%
- Awards 21’,22’.23’, 24’ for Net Promoter Score above 92
- Increased PAC by 17% with data analysis of key performance indicators, process improvement and labor optimization and loss prevention
- Number 1 of 252 stores in companywide performance rankings the first year of employment
- Aided in development and curriculum writing of 'All-In Project', a pilot program teaching disadvantaged urban youth technical proficiency and introductory job readiness
GENERAL MANAGER
Summit Sports Group, Sid's Bikes LLC
New York City
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Accountable for financial performance and operational excellence of a multi-unit retail organization, across sales, purchasing, and technical teams at multiple locations, including day to day employee management, HR and payroll
- Promoted internally from previous position for operational and financial excellence
- Continually exceeded budget targets by developing and executing strategies focused on process interrogation and goals for measurable gains across service and sales business
- Improved overall net profit by 8% through labor optimization, vendor negotiations, budget analysis, specifically targeted at KPI identification, and monitoring
- Aided in the development and sponsorship of local ride groups, including LGBTQ+, BIPOC clubs highlighting inclusion and strengthening ties to the cycling community
- Improved employee participation and company culture by implementing a Pet-friendly workplace
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Summit Sports Group, Sid's Bikes LLC
New York City
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Solely responsible for inventory management, purchasing, loss prevention, vendor relations, price negotiation, quality control and SOP compliance
- Promoted internally from previous position as Sales Manager for excellence
- Created and implemented a recycling system, reduced waste and environmental impact while cutting costs for commercial trash removal by 18%
- Collaborated with designers and fabricators specifically aiding in the art direction and design of custom apparel and merchandise
- Traveled to local and national trade shows to procure new products, negotiate pricing and build relationships with vendors
SALES MANAGER
Sid's Bikes LLC
New York City
06.2005 - 11.2013
- Highest grossing sales employee in company history
- Created systematic selling processes that were easily coachable to onboarding staff, including interactive role playing and in-the-moment sales debriefing for optimal sales performance
- Aided in the development and implementation of a new order fulfillment process, streamlining the overall operational process, maintaining inventory health and adding to customer satisfaction
- Project management for VIP clientele, including made to measure custom projects, art direction for custom designs, bike CAAD and custom bicycle fitting
- Led team to earn Bicycle Retailers Top 100 Award 5 consecutive years in a row, becoming the first NYC retailer to receive 5-Star status
Education
Hospitality - Chef
INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION
12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
05.2002
Skills
- Sales
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- BI
- Project Management
- Communication
Certification
- Bicycle Fitting, Certificate, F.I.S.T Bicycle fitting program
- Bicycle Fitting, Certificate, Retül Bicycle fitting program
Hobbies and Interests
- Urban Farming and Agriculture
- Board games and Puzzles
- Animal rescue
- Food and Beverage
- Interior Design
- Carpentry
Volunteer Experience
- Product Procurement, Volunteer, Star Track Youth Cycling, New York City, New York, 06/01/18, Present, I aid in the procurement of new and used soft goods, components and bicycles for a 501(c)3 Nonprofit youth cycling group devoted to creating cost and barrier free entry into bicycle racing for urban youth.
- Volunteer, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, Brooklyn, New York, 01/01/14, 12/31/20, Exercised special needs and challenging to manage shelter dogs rescued from dire situations for a local animal rescue.
Software
Interests
Outdoor: Bicycling, Camping, Hiking
Urban farming
Puzzles and Board games
Architecture: Interior Design, and Carpentry
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER
Trek Bicycle Corporation
11.2020 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
Summit Sports Group, Sid's Bikes LLC
09.2017 - 10.2020
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Summit Sports Group, Sid's Bikes LLC
11.2013 - 09.2017
SALES MANAGER
Sid's Bikes LLC
06.2005 - 11.2013
- Bicycle Fitting, Certificate, F.I.S.T Bicycle fitting program
- Bicycle Fitting, Certificate, Retül Bicycle fitting program
Hospitality - Chef
INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Communications
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
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