William Christensen
Operations Manager
Woodstock,Illinois
Summary
Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Performance Products Advisor
CAMPING WORLD CHICAGO
ISLAND LAKE, IL
10.2016 - Current
- Product Sales and Installation
- Working with Retail, Sales, and Service Departments
- New Employee Training
- Aiding in Setup and Inventory at New Retail Store Locations
- Trouble Shooting and Correcting Issues Internal and at Other Regional Locations
Operations Manager
CANLAN SPORTSPLEX LAKE BARRINGTON
LAKE BARRINGTON, IL
09.2009 - 01.2016
- Daily Systems Management
- Construct Annual Operations Budget
- Purchasing
- Staff Hiring and Oversight
- Project Planning and Development
Route /Specialty Products Manager
INTERSTATE BATTERY
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
10.1998 - 06.2009
- Opening New Retail Store
- Constructing Annual Operating Budget
- Building Customer Database
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management
Store Manager
SIGNS NOW
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Computer-aided Design of Signage
- Staff Hiring and Oversight
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
Product Sales
ESP HOBBY MANUFACTURING
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL
07.1994 - 10.1996
- Product Design and Development
- Prototype testing
- Production Management
- Tool and Die, Machine Work
- Engine Rebuilding
Product Sales/Machinist
BARRINGTON AUTOMOTIVE
BARRINGTON, IL
08.1987 - 05.1994
Education
Business, Geology
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DEKALB, IL 01.1983 - 05.1986
Skills
LeadershipSchedule Management
Risk analysis and management
Budgeting and forecasting
Work flow planning
Supply Chain Management
Cost reduction strategies
Natural leader
Project Management
Project planning and development
Budgeting
Distribution center management
Sales background
Timeline
Performance Products Advisor
CAMPING WORLD CHICAGO
10.2016 - Current
Operations Manager
CANLAN SPORTSPLEX LAKE BARRINGTON
09.2009 - 01.2016
Route /Specialty Products Manager
INTERSTATE BATTERY
10.1998 - 06.2009
Store Manager
SIGNS NOW
10.1996 - 09.1998
Product Sales
ESP HOBBY MANUFACTURING
07.1994 - 10.1996
Product Sales/Machinist
BARRINGTON AUTOMOTIVE
08.1987 - 05.1994
Business, Geology
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
01.1983 - 05.1986