Randy Aase
Owatonna,MN
Summary
Over 30 years of experience as a high-performing leader and operations manager, driving successful improvements in business operations, profitability, and team development. Skilled project manager and compliance specialist adept at thriving in fast-paced, changing environments while maintaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
Central Transport Trucking
Owatonna, MN
02.2019 - Current
- Hired and trained new employees on warehouse safety and company policies
- Directed and coordinated activities of transport personnel responsible for loading, transporting, and offloading of product
- Directed day-to-day warehouse activities and set long-term goals
- Collaborated with regional dispatch centers to coordinate dispatch of company transport drivers and common carriers to affect maximum efficiency and savings on deliveries
- Monitored budget and operating metrics to incorporate improvement processes to increase performance
- Developed strategies to maximize production and reduce costs
- Supervised, hired, trained, evaluated and motivated team of employees and managed day-to-day activities
- Dispatched drivers and tracked on-time deliveries
- Reviewed drivers' logs, hours of service and other requirements to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations
- Communicated with dispatched personnel and drivers to ensure efficiency
Financial Advisor in Training
Edward Jones
Rochester, MN
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Counseled clients on financial matters and provide recommendations investment opportunities, products, and services basedon client needs and asset availability
- Devised business plan and identified target customers
- Assisted clients with planning for and funding retirements using mutual funds and other strategies
- Passed the FINRA Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination and the NASAA Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Passed the Minnesota Department of Commences Life, Accident and Health Producer
Senior Operations Manager
Cabela's
Owatonna, MN
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Delivered and implemented staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs alongside robust reporting tool, improving operational quality
- Supervised performance of 300 workers, with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Directed and coordinated day to day operations of the business
- Responsible for the compliance of all State and Federal regulations and the tracking and renewing of all applicable licenses
- Hire, train and develop department managers and outfitters to enhance their core competencies and achieve their maximum performance
- Managed the front of store, logistics, human resources, restaurant and asset protection
- Work with Regional and District staff to measure goal achievement and identify areas of opportunity to increase market share
- Liaison with local business interests, city leaders and the Chamber of Commerce to plan strategic initiatives to benefit our company and the community
- Delivered sales forecast accuracy of over 95% from 2015-2017
- Delivered best in class shrink to sales performance in the company from 2015-2017 at .29% to sales
- Rolled out and trained all department managers on all corporate lead initiatives
Senior Merchandiser
Cabela's
Owatonna, MN
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Regularly assessed effectiveness of store layout and product display by analyzing sales figures and observing customer movement and reaction
- Coordinated with inventory management to improve systems for ordering, stocking and displaying most in-demand products, driving sales and customer acquisition
- In charge of seven department managers including a full service powersports department
- Created a firearms culture that is over 650 days critical error free
- Created a great customer service culture that propelled us to receive Cabela's 2012 Customer Service Store of the Year award
- Developed multiple leads and department managers for promotions
Executive Team Leader - Logistics
Target
Northfield, MN
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed three departments with annual sales of $25 million
- Hired, trained, supervised, motivated, rewarded and disciplined a work force of one hundred twenty-five employees
- Developed and conducted annual performance reviews for all staff
- Developed new marketing campaigns and strategies
- Assessed and analyzed customer feedback and improved customer service
- Negotiated with suppliers for upgraded merchandise
- Lead stores yearly inventory process
- Received Outstanding performance evaluation and Employee of the Year award
Executive Team Leader - Food
Target
Rochester, MN
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Controlled and maintained the grocery store with annual sales of $35 million
- Supervised, motivated, rewarded and disciplined a work force of four hundred and fifty employees
- Trained and recruited executive team leaders for the district
- Developed and promoted Team members
- Lead the grocery store with the second highest profit for the company
- Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance and boost business sustainability
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations
- Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies
Assistant Store Director
Hy-Vee Inc.
Owatonna, MN
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Helped customers with special requests
- Helped manager determine training and organizational needs
- Enforced company procedures and protocols
- Filled in for other employees to maintain workflows
- Managed sales, profit and expenses
- Negotiated with vendors on promotional deals
- Hired, trained, motivated, supervised, rewarded and disciplined a workforce of two hundred employees
Education
Business
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN01.2005
Certificate -
Hy-Vee University
West Des Moines, IA01.1997
Certificate -
Dale Carnegie
Clear Lake, IASkills
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Sales and Marketing Integration
- Financial Management
- Process Improvement Strategies
- Strategic Transportation Planning
- Team Leadership
- Retail Operations Management
- Staff Training and Development
Affiliations
- Junior High Church Youth Group Volunteer 2018-2023
- High School Church Youth Group Volunteer 2023-current
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Central Transport Trucking
02.2019 - Current
Financial Advisor in Training
Edward Jones
08.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Operations Manager
Cabela's
01.2015 - 02.2018
Senior Merchandiser
Cabela's
01.2012 - 01.2015
Executive Team Leader - Logistics
Target
01.2008 - 01.2012
Executive Team Leader - Food
Target
01.2005 - 01.2008
Assistant Store Director
Hy-Vee Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2005
Business
Rochester Community And Technical College
Certificate -
Hy-Vee University
Certificate -
Dale Carnegie
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