Ryan Whitehead
East Galesburg,IL
Summary
Highly driven General Manager with a track record of implementing innovative strategies that enhance profitability and drive sales growth. Recognized for exceptional adaptability and resilience in the highly unconstitutional Central Illinois firearms market.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
The Tac Shack Pro Shop & Indoor Range
Monmouth, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Created a monthly inventory budget grounded in profit and loss.
- Procured firearms, ammunition, and accessories from distributors.
- Consistently updated and maintained records of disposed firearms.
- Executed comprehensive evaluations on buyer eligibility through NICS.
- Managed customer ATF form submissions, guaranteeing all procedures were followed correctly.
- Ensured the organization of forms to uphold ATF standards.
- Deciding on which store inventory to invest in. Decisions were geared toward a high turnover rate, and increased profit.
- Implemented sales events leading to higher earnings.
- Designed various promotional materials
- Identified weaknesses in competitors to seize market opportunities.
- Ensured consistent stock levels
- Closed registers and balanced drawers.
- Made regular cash deposits.
- Engaged with customers, utilizing strong conversation skills to identify their needs and provide the best product recommendation.
- Executed payment operations using point-of-sale equipment and software.
- Regularly liquidated old stock from both store locations.
- Performed exterior maintenance on store building.
- Ensured operational standards of indoor shooting range through regular service.
- Enforcement of firearm safety standards in the store, and on the range.
- Developed guidelines to maintain safe training environments.
CNC Machinist & Tool Crib Manager
Pegasus Manufacturing
Galesburg, IL
07.2014 - 10.2022
- Maintained detailed tracking system for machine tool inventory and supplies.
- Restored inoperative tools to working condition.
- Monitored tool life and coordinated order tracking for replenishment.
- Set up machine tools according to tool lists to assist operators in job transitions.
- Advised programmers on selecting compatible tooling with workpiece holdings.
- Enhanced processes by eliminating quality control concerns in large-scale manufacturing.
- Read and interpret prints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of the finished workpiece.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Knoxville Highschool
Knoxville, IL05-2018
Skills
- Vendor relationships
- Staffing
- Budget analysis
- Problem resolution
- Sales expertise
- Profit generation
- Process redesign
- Supervision and training
- Cost reductions
- Efficient multi-tasker
Certification
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Certification
- NRA Basic Pistol Certification
- NRA Basics of Personal Defense Inside the Home Certification
- NRA Basics of Personal Defense Outside the Home Certification
- Illinois Concealed Carry License
- ACS Stop the Bleed Certification
Accomplishments
- Laid out and constructed the tool crib currently being used at Pegasus Manufacturing.
- Tripled the inventory value of the The Tac Shack Pro Shop and Range in eight months with no outside funding.
- Reached the top 300 sellers board on Gunbroker in three months.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
The Tac Shack Pro Shop & Indoor Range
12.2022 - Current
CNC Machinist & Tool Crib Manager
Pegasus Manufacturing
07.2014 - 10.2022
- NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Certification
- NRA Basic Pistol Certification
- NRA Basics of Personal Defense Inside the Home Certification
- NRA Basics of Personal Defense Outside the Home Certification
- Illinois Concealed Carry License
- ACS Stop the Bleed Certification
High School Diploma -
Knoxville Highschool
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