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Thad Handlos

Boise,Idaho

Summary

Hands On Leader Who Works Best In High Pressure, Fast Paced Environments Leadership-Proven record in driving success, enhancing customer experience to above industry standards and adding value.

Management-Broad business experience, P&L, operations, HR, purchasing, inventory, customer service, and cost control.

Staff Management-Talent for recruiting, training, and motivating productive managers and staff focused on customer service excellence.

Operations- Performs best in revitalizing under-performing business operations and achieving consistent sales and revenue growth.

Accountability-Decision making skills well above the norm, and the ability to own them and be accountable.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Handlos & Sons
05.2020 - 04.2021

Founded business during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide affordable and reliable home maintenance solutions. Handlos & Sons specialized in small projects that most contractors or handyman businesses were not interested in. Handlos & Sons had grown consistently over the last twelve months, primarily through word of mouth and referrals.

General Manager

Zagster-Spin Scooters
Boise, ID
03.2019 - 11.2019
  • Responsible for complete management of Spin Scooter Deployment (under Zagster) in the Greater Boise Metropolitan Market, ensuring a seamless experience for riders and their communities.
  • Management responsibility for a remote team of Operation Supervisors and Operations Associates as well as complete management of the market.
  • Worked closely with city and county officials to maintain compliance with all local regulations.
  • Launched the Boise Market in half the time required for comparable markets.
  • Designed and implemented the first 24HR market share for Zagster.
  • Managed the hibernation of the Boise Market due to recall of entire scooter inventory for safety concerns.

General Manager

Enterprise Electric Inc
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Advised and assisted new owner in rebuilding the business to a more current business model after the departure of several key employees.
  • Enhanced brand recognition and increased sales by leveraging personal network; implemented continuous improvement processes, including a completely virtual and digital office environment for service personnel maximizing billable time.
  • Maintained and grew major account relationships 15% annually.
  • Increased service materials margins 18% by executing new methods of material purchasing.
  • Expanded customer base 15% annually by developing and implementing a customer-centric culture resulting in a 95% customer retention rate.
  • Successfully supported numerous national corporations located in Idaho, including Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Walmart, and more.

General Manager

Diamond Rental
Boise, ID
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Oversaw all aspects of enterprise activities throughout southwestern Idaho comprising sales, customer service, finance, human resources, warehouse operations, and purchasing and inventory control as well as business administration.
  • Doubled market share from 10% to 20% in an aggressive three year period contributing 30% of overall company revenues.
  • Organically grew sales by leveraging personal contacts while managing a 30,000 square foot warehouse and $10 million worth of inventory.
  • Revitalized customer care and service to a level above industry standards.

General Manager

Tates Events Rentsb
Boise, ID
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Successfully managed all areas of business operation for established, reputable 50 year-old local company.
  • Provided consultation for wide-range of event sizes and types including, including Corporate events, State and Federal functions, Fundraising events, and Community Engagement events.
  • Active in trade industry and local community to build brand recognition, increase relationships and develop new business.
  • Year to year revenue growth of 15%.
  • Successfully relocated facilities twice to accommodate growth.
  • Increased market share by 50% -Managed revenue in excess of 1.5M+ per year.

Special Events Coordinator, ACT III Theaters

01.1991 - 01.1995

Operations Manager

Tates Event Rentals
01.1985 - 01.1991

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

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Timeline

Owner

Handlos & Sons
05.2020 - 04.2021

General Manager

Zagster-Spin Scooters
03.2019 - 11.2019

General Manager

Enterprise Electric Inc
01.2012 - 01.2019

General Manager

Diamond Rental
01.2008 - 01.2011

General Manager

Tates Events Rentsb
01.1995 - 01.2005

Special Events Coordinator, ACT III Theaters

01.1991 - 01.1995

Operations Manager

Tates Event Rentals
01.1985 - 01.1991
Thad Handlos