Nate Giska

UNITED SHAPES is an independent collective dedicated to developing progressive, high performance snowboard designs for the next Golden Age of snowboarding. - Responsible for acting as the main Sales Rep for all US territories and achieving sales goals - Coordinate tradeshow schedule, retailer marketing, and production with all company divisions - Developed distribution strategy including acquisition of Key Accounts and order management

Columbia Breckenridge is the only of its kind, independently & operated serving as a premier 2-floor storefront in one of the largest and most influential outdoor regions in the country. - Generated a 50% Sales growth to $1.5 annual revenue, while lowering inventory 22% & increasing profit margin by 6% - Received One Breckenridge 'Annual Customer Service Champion' for 2016. - Recruited and developed a full-time, year round staff in a Resort town traditionally characterized by Seasonal employment and high turnover. - Collaborated with Columbia Corporate team on full fixture & store remodel to elevate in-store & brand experience. - Worked closely with Store Owners and Columbia Corporate to develop pre-season events and marketing initiatives resulting in new customer acquisition and store/brand exposure. - Responsible for working with owners to achieve specific predetermined financial goals and sales growth, determining and initiating seasonal inventory ordering needs.

- Prospect, generate, qualify and call on client leads to establish new accounts in national arena - Attended quarterly trade shows and visited 100+ accounts nationwide in year one - Acquired company’s largest client to date and grew existing client base by 10% in year one

- Maintained annual sales growth of 10% each year by implementing constant marketing efforts - Grew profit margins by 45% from year 1 to year 5 with concise P&L management - Secured product & marketing collaborations with industry leaders Vans, Huf, Spitfire, Skullcandy & New Era - Hosted Annual "Summer Slam Skatepark Contest Series" with support from various companies

- Developed and implemented a business model driven by social & guerrilla marketing - Received Top 3 "Best Local Bars" award in Greeley Tribune's Best of Greeley 2013 - Grew sales of Pabst Blue Ribbon to #1 Account in Northern Colorado in first year of business - Spearheaded First Friday Art Walk and worked with DDA to create First Friday marketing plan

- Booked & promoted a sold out Pretty Lights Music show - Drove Tuesday night and Saturday night sales by 150% through ongoing weekly events - Grew social media presence into an active live music and nightlife community

- Founded "College Battle" event and worked various events for Echo Mountain just outside of Evergreen, CO. - Organized inaugural "College Battle" event which brought in $2000+ in sponsorship dollars and drew 150+ competitors from 6 different schools stretching from Crested Butte to Fort Collins. - Event setup and contest judge for events: Liptricks not Lipstick, Last Park Standing & Intergalactic Pond Skim

I worked with Blacklist to develop & implement marketing initiatives and events to grow revenue and generate more brand recognition. In addition, I was in charge of production for all branded clothing, accessories & promotional products. - Go Skateboarding Day Event - Blacklist "Block Party" - Crimson Skateboards demo

Independent Marketing representative for the 2008 Winter X-Games. - Hosted weekly grassroots promotional events - Developed co-operative marketing efforts with local businesses - Executed various guerilla marketing initiatives - Distributed promotional materials - Generated weekly marketing reports for account representative