Stanley Bullard
Westminster,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at BlakFlag Tattoo Collective, adept in operations management and relationship building. Excelled in boosting profit margins through strategic vendor negotiations and implementing aggressive marketing strategies. Demonstrated expertise in financial management and fostering team engagement, contributing to substantial business growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner /Licensed Tattoo Artist
BlakFlag Tattoo Collective
Wheat Ridge, CO
07.2012 - Current
- Managed ownership responsibilities: vendors, budget, personnel, marketing, operations.
- Conducted market research activities and competitive analysis to facilitate implementation of aggressive company marketing strategy.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth.
- Organized special events such as promotional days or discounts to boost sales.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Manager
Neptune Mountaineering
Boulder, CO
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Implemented strategies to achieve sales targets and increase store profitability.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff, identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed and monitored budget, reducing expenses without compromising quality.
- Handled customer service issues, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations of the store, including opening and closing procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and employee engagement.
- Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members on a regular basis.
Sales Representative
KNS Reps, Outdoor Industry
Louisville, Colorado
08.2007 - 02.2011
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Negotiated deals and handled complaints or objections.
- Performed market research to identify potential sales opportunities.
- Researched competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing processes and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
- Educated retail staff on products, and conducted live demos.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art & Graphic Design
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OKSkills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Investor relations
- Business marketing
- Small business operations
- Administrative oversight
- Relationship building
- Bidding processes
- Cost reduction
- Marketing
- Human resource management
- Sales strategy development
- Hiring and staffing
- Operations management
- Contract management
- Financial management
- Budget administration
- Negotiation
- Cash flow optimization
- Business launch
- Contract negotiation expertise
Timeline
Owner /Licensed Tattoo Artist
BlakFlag Tattoo Collective
07.2012 - Current
Manager
Neptune Mountaineering
02.2011 - 03.2013
Sales Representative
KNS Reps, Outdoor Industry
08.2007 - 02.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art & Graphic Design
University of Central Oklahoma
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