Sven Oliver Vieten

• Managed 220,000 sq. foot facility which included 10 ice rinks, function rooms, pro-shop, and 2 restaurants.
• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
• Developed and maintained community, customer, and hockey organization relationships.
• Managed and scheduled 25 employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Responsible for ice time scheduling for local high schools, colleges, skating clubs, and youth programs.
• Managed bidding and quotes for building maintenance.
• Ensured that ice surfaces were maintained and in good condition.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

• Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
• Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
• Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
• Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
• Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
• Monitored inventory levels to confirm compliance with company policy.
• Designed and implemented successful inventory control system to track inventory levels and optimize stock levels.
• Managed all shipments to hospitals and sales force in the field.
• Distributed and wrote up visibility reports and weekly reports to sales reps and hospitals.

(DJD Medical Inc. was sold in 2021 and position was eliminated.)

• Oversaw all department inventory management and purchase ordering to maximize department effectiveness.
• Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
• Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
• Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.

Responsible

• Responsible for managing all business functions of the Hobart southeat region.
• Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
• Grew revenue for $1.1 million to $2.5 million.
• Developed annual budget and operating plan.
• Managed daily P&L reporting to Regional Director.
• Resolved various issues impacting sales management and business operations.
• Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
• Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.

(Hobart Inc. went through restructuring in 2015 and the Providence Branch was closed and position was eliminated.)