Patrick Clark
Store Manager · EPIC MOUNTAIN GEAR
Breckenridge, CO
In My Own Words
With over a decade of experience in the outdoor retail and adventure recreation industries, I am motivated to strengthen a multitude of teams in both small business growth and within the corporate environment. I currently have a growing career in store and workforce management, b2b/b2c sales and logistics, event organization, product development and grassroots business progression . The outdoor community inspires me to be a better person, and the art of the sale keeps me passionate and motivated. My degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism, accompanied by the years of experience managing company logistics, personnel, sales, customer service and events makes me a true Swiss army knife in an industry with boundless possibility.
Work Experience
Store Manager
EPIC MOUNTAIN GEAR2019 – Present
Area Manager Laura Shriner ? Recruit, hire and train a team that promotes the highest quality guest experience through GUIDE principles. ? Lead a retail team by demonstrating the Core Values of Vail Resorts to deliver the experience of a lifetime ? Use emotional intelligence and self-awareness to motivate, develop and create a positive environment for staff and guests. ? Use experience in the industry to boost and uphold a culture that reflects our company's values and generates sales. ? Acts as a mentor, leader and coach for the staff, striving to grow employees to learn and foster their knowledge to take positive steps in their own careers. ? Managing budgets, payroll, inventory control, scheduling, ordering and operational needs.
Logistics Manager/ Outside Events Coordinator
ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND2016 – 2018
Dir. of Ops Chris Glynn ? Part of a team that brought a company and location to over $2 million in sales. ? Helped design, build and construct Colorado's first ever ski shop/tavern, creating a culture unparalleled in Summit County. ? Managed inventory for RMU SKIS and RMU Retail and Tavern. ? Managed all incoming and outgoing shipments from multiple factories throughout the World. ? Managed b2b and b2c product sales from multiple warehouses internationally. ? Organized, staffed, and executed events with the main goal of promoting the RMU brand, pushing consumer sales, and raising awareness for nonprofits in the outdoor industry. ? Managed a budget to balance a delicate cost-benefit analysis for all events.
Assistant Store Manager/Visual Merchandising Manager
ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND2016 – 2016
? Managing a staff of over 60 employees, including direct supervision of about 15 soft goods associates. ? Experience hiring, leading, evaluating and coaching employees. ? Opening and closing a high dollar store on a daily basis, practicing cash handling and loss prevention policies. ? Working as a team with the soft and hard goods buyers and corporate merchandisers to maintain an aesthetically pleasing sales floor.
Kayak School Asst. Mgr. & Lead Kayak and SUP Instructor
EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS SCHOOLS2015 – 2015
School Mgr. Joe Sherlock ? Managed the staff and efficiency of four kayak rental locations at four state park operated lakes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. ? Assist manager in coordinating lessons, classes, special events and employee relations. ? One-on-one and group paddling instructing for people of all backgrounds, experience levels and comfort zones. ? Worked with children/teens and adults alike, including camp counselor training, schools for deaf and blind, Audobon Society, Brown University, and At-Risk youth groups. ? Ability to remain calm, cool and collected when teaching and engaging with participants in a potentially high stress environment.
Outdoor Store Sales Associate, Merchandiser
PATHFINDER of WV2011 – 2014
Gen. Manager Gabe Fitzwater
SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Kayak/SUP Eco-tour Guide and Surf Instructor
KITTY HAWK KAYAK AND SURF SCHOOL2014 – 2014
Owner, Heather Hall
facilitator, retail manager, kayak guide, and first responder
Alpine Towers International2013 – 2013
April 2013
FURTHER ATTRIBUTES ? Ability to multi-task, work with many people on a daily basis, and keep a positive up-tempo attitude. ? High knowledge and appreciation for risk management practices; as a facilitator, retail manager, kayak guide, and first responder. ? Coordinating group backcountry/mountaineering and camping experiences ? Experience leading interpretive hikes and paddles as well as designing interpretive trailhead signage ? Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs and Interactive mapmaking ? Proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint as well as C++, JavaScript, Photoshop, InDesign and ARCmap GIS.
Education
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
West Virginia University2010 – 2014
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design
