Ryan Blanchard
Director Of Retail Operations · Grand Sierra Resort
Stephenville, TX
In My Own Words
Experienced Buyer with a demonstrated history of profitability and inventory management, Retail Category Management
and Product Assortment Planning. Experienced in a broad mix of categories from fashion to shooting sports.
Work Experience
Director Of Retail Operations
Grand Sierra Resort2018 – 2020
Responsible for direction of retail operations, merchandise planning and purchasing for 7 individual stores and 40 employees. Purchasing and planning for assortments within a broad category range to include men's, women's and children's fashion and lifestyle apparel, jewelry, souvenir, gi•, candy, licensed team sports, toys and convenience.
Retail Buyer / Merchandise planner
BlueZone Sports2016 – 2018
Snowsports, watersports and camping buyer/Planner for 3 store chain. 3rd party sales.
Retail Buyer / Merchandise Planner
Tahoe Mountain Sports2016 – 2016
Responsible for outdoor hard goods categories purchasing planning along with managing 3rd party sales with Amazon direct and FBA.
Retail Buyer / Merchandise Planner
Pacific Outfitters2007 – 2016
As a Buyer/Planner for Pacific Outfitters, a multi-door chain based on the California coast, I was responsible for multiple categories to include Camping, Skateboarding, Climbing, Car Racks, Disc Golf, Watches, Action Cameras and Watersports. I have also spent quite a bit of time around the Hunting/Shooting sports and fishing areas. Awarded 2008 Company employee of the year.
Owner / Sales
StoneTech Granite2005 – 2007
I started StoneTech Granite and marble when I was discharged from the Air Force. Although the company was successful, I desired to return to the Outdoor industry and the west coast.
A-10 Crew Chief
United States Air Force2002 – 2005
Inspections, maintenance, launch and recovery of the A-10 aircra•.
Sales
Ski Tech2000 – 2002
Ski and snowboard tuning, repair and rentals. Bikes, Camping, Backpacking, Climbing, Technical Outerwear, Footwear, Wakeboard, Kayaking Sales and Service.
