George Sanidas
Director of Retail Operations
Welches | United States
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Outdoor
Skate
Snow
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Wake
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Work experience
Timberline Lodge
Director of Retail Operations | 07/2021 - Current
*Develop and manage annual operating budgets
*Identify KPI within department and processes that can increase each metric
*Analyzing department, category and item reports daily.
*Build and maintain key vendor relationships that affect bottom line.
*Project management of new retail outlet
*Daily managing and processing of PO’s, invoices and reimbursements
Friday Snowboard Co.
Owner | 11/2020 - Current
*Create and maintain factory relationships
*Collaborate on forming brand identity
*Continued creation and advisory on artwork; boards, soft goods, marketing material
*Logistics coordination for product delivery
*Sales forecasting
*New product lines creation
CODA, Inc.
Purchasing Specialist | 10/2020 - 07/2021
*Facilitate and manage purchasing for +25 departments on a daily basis
*Created internal PO tracking and analysis allowing ease of approval tracking
*Narrowed vendors used to a consistent month by month reduction in cost since start
*Implemented multi-department group buying techniques to reduce costs
*Established factory direct relationship to ensure satisfactory PPE levels
Timberline Lodge
Retail Buyer | 07/2016 - 10/2020
*Monitor/manage inventory levels, sales trends, and budgetary requirements for three stores and two storage facilities
*Consistent YOY revenue growth across all buying categories combined; eyewear, outerwear, soft goods, etc.
*Create/ collaborate seasonal merchandising plans with store managers based on sales analysis
*Refined purchasing practices and techniques to maximize time and dollars spent
*New product creation: graphics for private label and accessories, custom manufacturing, brand collaborations
*Revived and grew accessory program from $20k/yr to +$150k/yr
*Created and grew retail beer program from $10k/yr to +$180k/yr
*Reconcile PO's, invoices, and category budget weekly
Tiny RC Toys, LLC
Co-Owner | 03/2014 - 10/2017
*Create and oversee internal controls
*Private label brand creation and development
*Product creation and outside vendor selection based on trends, sell-through
*Create/execute procurement practices based on sales and event schedule
*Create/execute AR, AP, EOM/EOY reporting
Cottam's Ski & Outdoor
Operation's Assistant | 09/2015 - 06/2016
*Oversee daily retail + rental operations, $10k-$30k/day revenue
*Contributed to store build and floor layout
*Lead layout and merchandising adjustment based on customer flow and sales analysis
*Attended national trade shows + demos
*Advised buyers on product based on testing + sell-through
Blythe's Athletics
Store Manager / Inside Sales Rep | 08/2009 - 08/2015
*Oversee day-to-day operations; sales, merchandising, inventory levels, staffing levels
*Plan and oversee new loss prevention strategy; 15% reduction in lost revenue, increased theft avoidance, discount monitoring, and refined gift card distribution
*Store layout and merchandising oversight with adjustments based on sales trends
*Staff scheduling based on heavy traffic hours and payroll budget
*Manage existing customer accounts; consistent growth across all accounts
Voyce Clothing
Co-Owner / Business Director | 05/2009 - 04/2012
*Create sales and spending budget
*Create and facilitating internal controls
*Assist in product and brand development
*Seek and develop customer relationships; retailers, DTC, sponsored athletes
The Boarder Line
Store Manager / Purchasing Manager | 05/2009 - 08/2011
*Oversee daily operations; retail sales, lesson scheduling, inventory management
*Purchase across all categories; wake, skate, apparel, eyewear
*Manage pre-book purchase orders
*Maximize purchasing per budget requirements; 5% increase in inventory turnover
*Research new and updated product
*Maintain vendor relationships
Education history
Purdue University
Bachelor's | 2009 - 2014
