Results-driven Leader seeking a management opportunity in the fly fishing / outdoor industry.

• Recognized for the ability to significantly increase retail sales and manage multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Skilled in leading high-performance sales teams; continually regarded for the ability to exceed revenue goals.
• 20+ years of experience as a fly casting and fly tying instructor; 10+ years of experience as a fly fishing guide.
• Avid outdoorsman with experience in backpacking, climbing, skiing, hiking and camping.

Neptune Mountaineering, Boulder, CO 2013-2017

General Manager

• Fulfilled key leadership position, successfully directing daily activities of 25 staff members.
• Oversaw operations for Sales Manager, Operations Manager and Ski Shop Manager.
• Conducted in depth market trend research, key to developing successful marketing strategies and attracting new clientele.
• Thoroughly reviewed data to ensure quality control and accuracy.
• Continually met and exceeded sales goals.

Key Achievements:

• Implemented highly effective sales strategies, resulting in a growth in annual sales from $2.5M to $3.2M.
• Successfully managed a $3M expense budget and a $3.2M sales budget.
• Increased sales margin by 7%.

Backwoods Retail Inc., Wichita, KS 1995-2013

Sales Manager (1998-2013)

         Fulfilled key leadership position, directing daily activities of 9 team members.

         Conducted in depth sales training to significantly boost employee performance and revenue.

         Delivered high quality customer service; quickly resolved inquiries, handled complaints and fixed issues.

         Set sales goals and devised strategic action plans.

         Maintained proper inventory levels of products.

Key Achievements:

         Strategically grew annual sales from $300k to $1.3M.

         Managed an expense budget of $1M and a sales budget of $1.3M.

Operations Manager (1996-1998)

• Collaborated extensively with management team to manage budgets and maintain proper inventory levels.
• Conducted in depth training on various topics, including inventory control, customer service and effective sales strategies.

Sales / Fly Fishing Manager (1995-1996)

         Key responsibilities included managing team members, organizing product displays and developing highly effective marketing tactics.

         Demonstrated strong organization skills while completing scheduling and maintaining proper inventory levels of fly fishing products.

Associate Degree in Geology, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Dean s List | GPA: 3.5 | PKA Fraternity Member | Business Club Member

Phil Oren Fit System & Freeman Group Sales Training Seminars | Masterfit University in Boot Fitting

Flatland Fly Fishers President (Former VP)