George Sanidas

Director of Retail Operations · Timberline Lodge

Welches, OR

Work Experience

Director of Retail Operations

2021 – Present

*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

Owner

Friday Snowboard Co.

2020 – Present

*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

Purchasing Specialist

CODA, Inc.

2020 – 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

Retail Buyer

Timberline Lodge

2016 – 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

Co-Owner

Tiny RC Toys, LLC

2014 – 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

Operation's Assistant

Cottam's Ski & Outdoor

2015 – 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

Store Manager / Inside Sales Rep

Blythe's Athletics

2009 – 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

Co-Owner / Business Director

Voyce Clothing

2009 – 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

Store Manager / Purchasing Manager

The Boarder Line

2009 – 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