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William Zitkus

Denver

Summary

Attentive retail professional brings experience in managing highly effective teams and creating atmosphere of teamwork and growth to drive company success. In-depth knowledge of customer care and sales. People- and service-oriented leader with positive attitude and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Keyholder/Operations Manager

Burton Snowboards
05.2023 - Current

Oversee spare parts, warranty, and backend customer service operations, ensuring efficient resolution of issues

  • Utilized Power BI ops (DTC analytics) for generating and analyzing nightly/weekly performance reports
  • Assisted with Planning and executing over 20 events with local businesses, strengthening community relations and boosting store visibility
  • Executed visual merchandising strategies to enhance store presentation and appeal
  • Manage shipping and receiving operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing
  • Conducted general maintenance and repairs on countless boards, boots, and bindings
  • Supported marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and sales
  • Leader in sales at Denver flagship since opening
  • Over a $750,000 in sales since November 2020
  • Worked with wholesale marketing team with on snow demos and in-store clinics

Customer Service Rep

Burton Snowboards
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Customer Service Rep of the Month for December 2022
  • Acquired extensive knowledge of SAP for efficient inventory management
  • Closed over 13,000 customer service cases from September 2021- May 2023
  • Addressed warranty issues with wholesale accounts, ensuring resolution and maintaining strong business relationships
  • 4.8 out of 5 customer review rating from 2021-2023.

Sales Associate

Burton Snowboards
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated with inventory and visual leads on daily projects, supporting store operations and visual displays
  • Contributed to the successful opening of the Denver Flagship Store, playing a key role in setup and launch.
  • Top salesman in store which contributed over $190,000 in sales.

Education

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK

Skills

  • Experienced in SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • Professional in customer deescalation
  • Client relationship Management
  • Passionate about building relationships and huge advocate for inclusive team culture
  • Staff Training and Development
  • On site demo and clinic experience

Timeline

Keyholder/Operations Manager

Burton Snowboards
05.2023 - Current

Customer Service Rep

Burton Snowboards
09.2021 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

Burton Snowboards
09.2019 - 09.2021

University of Alabama

University of Central Oklahoma
William Zitkus