Thayne Sturdevant
Owner/Operator · Timber Knives
Windsor, CO
In My Own Words
I am a seasoned operations and business development executive with professional experience in sales, leadership, team collaboration, and graphic design. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, as well as for turning around stalled companies, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to organizational growth and expansion throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded performance goals, and I am adept at achieving maximum operational output with minimal resource expenditure. My professional focal points include: process improvements, customer service, marketing strategy development and implementation, graphic design, and strategic planning. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires the utilization of effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as business acumen and project management expertise
Work Experience
Owner/Operator
Timber Knives2020 – 2022
Grew revenue from $140K to $510K in first year through improved inventory control and strategic sales and marketing. Added multiple revenue streams to the existing business including laser engraving and knife sharpening services. Worked with other local businesses to drive revenue through combined marketing efforts.
Chief Operating Officer
Vortic Watch Company2017 – 2020
-Accountable for doubling revenue from $360K to $750K in first year through improved sales and business development processes. -Develop and implement inventory management system to optimize operational processes and streamline procedures. -Oversee implementation of new software system to track and process orders. -Optimize all operational assembly processes; increasing production from two to three watches daily to 15 watches per day.
General Manager
Hollands Bicycles2014 – 2017
-Helped grow company from $1.2M a year to $1.8M in first full year. -Restructured sales and service departments to improve operational efficiencies. -Redesigned service department, taking it from no revenue to $300K in first year after reorganization. -Devised and implemented new POS system to track processes and overall productivity. -Simplified buying process with new inventory management system and reduced expenses by 20 percent.
