Ron Friedman
Oceanside | United States
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In my own words
— RonAn experienced operations, product development, team player / leader, with technical savvy and an entrepreneurial mindset, which means to accomplish goals, no matter the obstacles, timelines, challenges or doubters involved.
Goal is to obtain a key position where my experience and skill sets in operations, product development and management of people, processes and projects can be effectively applied. Strengths include successfully leading teams, effective communication, technical experience and savvy, SOP development and implementation, open-minded problem solving and seeing the big picture. A loyal, key, team player.
Trajectory
Jan 2014 — Dec 2019
Director of Operations · Mission Surf
Retail storefront, online sales and fulfillment, private label apparel, equipment rentals, property management. Successfully directed all operations, facilities, sales, customer service, team development, staffing, product buys, merchandising. Increased net profit 42% through operational efficiencies and cost cutting measures. Awarded San Diego readers choice retail surf shop of the year 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Airbnb super host.
Jan 2011 — Jul 2013
Chief Operating Officer · Blank Generation
Apparel, footwear and accessories brands. Operations, facilities, team development,
product development, PLM Software, logistics, customs, vendor compliance, warehouse and distribution. Developed and implemented SOPs and workflows, reduced operational expenses 35% through operational efficiencies and cost cutting measures.
Feb 2003 — Dec 2010
Director of Footwear Development · DC Shoes, Inc.
Footwear and apparel brands. Led leadership awarded department operations, team
development, staffing, budgets, employee reviews, product reviews. Successful creation and implementation of SOPs, workflows. PLM software implementation team lead. Promoted from Supervisor to Manager to Director.
Jan 1989 — Nov 2002
Founder, Owner, Operator · Groovy Graphics, Inc. / Daybreak Apparel Group
Apparel manufacturing, M&R screen printing, Barudan embroidery, cut & sew,
custom, contract and licensed apparel company. Over the course of 13 years,
grew from $30,000 in year one to over $13,000,000 in sales annually. Highly
proficient in all areas of apparel manufacturing, equipment and techniques.
San Diego Manufacturer of the Year award winner multiple times.
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HOTEL / HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
San Diego Marriott Marquis - front desk, doorman, bellman
Sheraton Harbor Island, San Diego, CA - executive floor concierge
Radisson, San Diego, CA - front desk, doorman, bellman
Bay Club Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA - front desk, bellman
Sports Arena Travel Lodge, San Diego, CA - front desk, bellman, airport shuttle driver
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Education history
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
