Greg Guras
Division Director
Conifer | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Drawing
Painting
Restoring bikes
Motorcycles and autos
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
Outdoor
Snow
In my own words
— GregAccomplished operations management professional successful in the outdoor industry.
Detailed, organized team leader with in-depth understanding of diverse areas such as operational procedures, efficiency assessment, sales planning, inventory planning and control, and budget analysis. Creative, independent thinker with the talent to direct projects from concept to operational status. Self-motivated sales professional that values customer service, improves customer retention rates, and increases annual sales growth. I am a proactive, leader ready to apply 30 years of experience to a challenging new role.
Trajectory
Aug 2010 — Now
Division Director · Hestra Gloves
Direct all operations of Hestra gloves USA JOB Division.
Budget analysis, inventory planning and control, product procurement, logistics, marketing, event production, product development, new business development, direct sales force, forecasting, customer relations and retention. Averaged an 30% annual growth rate.
Apr 2008 — May 2010
Merchandise Manager · Specialty Sports Venture
Manage multi million dollar inventory for 23 stores, purchasing, forecasting, budget analysis, and replenishment systems. Exceeded sales goals while increasing margins.
Jan 1987 — Dec 2007
CEO - General Manager · A Racer's Edge / Colorado Freeride
Manage all operations for 4 independent ski & bike stores.
Inventory control, purchasing, forecasting, Budget analysis, merchandising, marketing creative, operations management.
Starting with one store and growing to a 4 store operation that was continuously profitable throughout a 20 yr period.
Activity
Education history
University of Colorado
Bachlors | 1980 - 1985
