Jonathan Ortiz

Lead Buyer/Ecommerce Manager at CKS - Colorado Kayak Supply
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(386) 825-5501
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Bryson City, North Carolina, United States, US
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Stacey Rae Benner-Beattie

Jonathan has an undeniable and contagious energy. He make the mundane activities sound like an adrenaline rush. Working with Jonathan was a pleasure every day -- I looked forward to every project I had to team-up with him on. As I knew no matter what is was the experience was going to positive and motivational. I hope to work with Jonathan in the near future; it's always great to have that kind of enthusiasm to gain energy and optimism from!

Jae Jackson

Jonny always has a smile on his face that accompanies an eternally positive,

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Credentials

  • CrossFit Level 1 Coach
    CrossFit, LLC
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • ACA L4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor Trainer
    American Canoe Association
    May, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Wilderness First Responder
    SOLO Wilderness Medical School
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • ACA Level 5 Advanced Whitewater Kayaking Instructor
    American Canoe Association
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR/AED
    American Safety & Health Institute
    Feb, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Licensed Raft Guide
    NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
    May, 2014
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • CKS - Colorado Kayak Supply
    • United States
    • Sporting Goods Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Buyer/Ecommerce Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      Manage all aspects of the CKS Online business. From the products and brands we sell, through acquisition, merchandising, website maintenance, and everything in between. Intentionally place preseasons with existing vendors brand by brand as far ahead of deadlines as possible. Clearly advocate for and communicate payment terms, special buys and coordinate with vendors to provide our customers a complete offering and generate a depth of product knowledge. Work with UX Manager/Marketing to optimize the user experience based on the thesis of buying. Generate and create content to connect with customer base and sell through products. Coordinate with COO and Operations team to organize inbound shipments of inventory, development of KPIs for continuous improvement. Monitor marketing efforts to ensure product stories are told effectively and creatively. Show less

  • CrossFit 2232
    • Bryson City, NC
    • Crossfit Coach
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Provide coaching and training to assigned groups of clients using the CrossFit methodologies and to ensure safety and facilitate performance towards planned goals. Lead and supervise group coaching sessions, and promote and exemplify principles of CrossFit 2232. Provide coaching and training to assigned groups of clients using the CrossFit methodologies and to ensure safety and facilitate performance towards planned goals. Lead and supervise group coaching sessions, and promote and exemplify principles of CrossFit 2232.

  • Nantahala Outdoor Center
    • United States
    • Travel Arrangements
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Paddlesports Buyer/EComm Manager
      • Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

      Responsible for the planning, selecting and buying of paddlesports merchandise for the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Manage over $1,500,000 of inventory spread across 3 categories with 55 vendors. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, product evaluations and testing, monitoring purchase orders and creating reports for the leadership team. Practice thorough communication with the Instruction team, and provide assistance where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operation. Assist with marketing, social media management and guest online interactions.Handle all aspects of the NOC's EComm site, item descriptions, matrices, billing and order fulfillment. Show less

    • Lead Instructor/Master Guide
      • Apr 2016 - Aug 2020

      Maintain an environment conducive to proper whitewater kayak instruction - professional, safe, educational, and enjoyable. Provide constructive meaningful feedback to guests to enhance long-term paddler development. Utilize differentiated, guest-centered instruction techniques, exercise useful and purposeful practices, engage in instructional session planning and develop performance assessments. Execute all safety and operational processes involved in kayak instruction for the class I-IV rivers. Show less

  • Warren Wilson College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Kayak Instructor - Adjunct Professor
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2022

      Part-time adjunct instructor of whitewater kayak and swiftwater rescue courses as needed per semester for the Outdoor Leadership Program. Responsible for leading safe, effective, and enjoyable classes for the ODL department in various disciplines and activities. Part-time adjunct instructor of whitewater kayak and swiftwater rescue courses as needed per semester for the Outdoor Leadership Program. Responsible for leading safe, effective, and enjoyable classes for the ODL department in various disciplines and activities.

  • UPS
    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Preload/Local Sort Supervisor
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2021

      Oversee customer service, productivity, quality, claims and delivery for all aspects of the Preload and Local sorts. Manage and schedule employees while maintaining all safety standards required by UPS. Ensure the sort team meets set goals and works closely with the Business Manager to acclimate the ever changing business of logistics. Develop training and retention plans, forecasts and hourly budgets to allocate resources to positions. Maintain accurate reporting of all activities completed on sort and follow up with any service interruptions. Show less

  • Blossom: Modern Home Care Solutions of WNY
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Recruiter
      • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

      Attract applicants by placing job advertisements; contacting recruiters, using newsgroups and job sites. Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Improves organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices; monitoring job offers and compensation practices; emphasizing benefits and perks. Work closely with the Human Resources, Payroll, and Education departments in order to consistently establish and asses the needs of the agency. Show less

  • Kayak Adventures Paddling School
    • Rochester, New York
    • Kayak Instructor
      • Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

      Combine on-water demonstrations, practical's and presentations in a variety of environments. Demonstrate and teach basic kayak paddle strokes and maneuvers effectively, rescue techniques, trip planning, preparation and care for equipment, safety and first aid. Have the leadership, group management skills, experience and judgment necessary to be a safe and effective instructor. Combine on-water demonstrations, practical's and presentations in a variety of environments. Demonstrate and teach basic kayak paddle strokes and maneuvers effectively, rescue techniques, trip planning, preparation and care for equipment, safety and first aid. Have the leadership, group management skills, experience and judgment necessary to be a safe and effective instructor.

  • Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc.
    • Castile, NY
    • Raft Guide/Safety Kayaker
      • Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

      Assist Trip Leader in preparing gear, load rafts on trailer, view the plan for the day, assist guests with wetsuit rentals, fit life jackets and hand out helmets if necessary. Responsible for collecting and cleaning gear at the end of every trip. Guide guests on Class II (Genesee River at Letchworth State Park), Class III (Salmon River in Pulaski, NY), and Class III Cattaraugus Creek (Gowanda, NY). Also responsible for preparing trips, renting equipment, checking in and screening guests, giving safety speech, guiding sweep raft with major first aid kit, overlooking entire trip, collecting gear and debriefing guests at end of the trip. Assist and guide trip from kayak if necessary. Show less

  • RTS - Regional Transit Service
    • United States
    • Transportation Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Supervisor/Radio Controller/Transit Center Monitor
      • Dec 2012 - Oct 2015

      Operate multi-line computerized radio, Automatic Vehicle Locator and telephone to maintain published services by directing bus and support staff. Authorize and direct information to personnel to reroute passenger services and vehicles when detour and schedule situations occur. Manage, monitor, and coordinate priorities and non-routine communications between the maintenance department, emergency services, road supervisors, dispatch, security and RGRTA management to restore service disruptions/delays. Maintain and update reports, radio logs, road calls, late trip reports, and accident/incident logs. Show less

  • ADT
    • United States
    • Consumer Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Resource Desk Coordinator/Workforce Analyst
      • Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

      Manage ADT's customer monitoring centers local and national workforce to meet company service level goals. Develop weekly plans, monthly forecasts and analyses to meet those goals. Analyze call volumes, hold times, and call abandon rates to identify scheduling requirements, areas for improvement, to document and improve performance levels. Manage ADT's customer monitoring centers local and national workforce to meet company service level goals. Develop weekly plans, monthly forecasts and analyses to meet those goals. Analyze call volumes, hold times, and call abandon rates to identify scheduling requirements, areas for improvement, to document and improve performance levels.

  • Blockbuster
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Manager
      • Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

      Direct employees in the creation of a positive customer experience that includes a proactive interaction and immediate resolution of customer issues as needed. Ensure that proper inventory, cash controls, and loss prevention procedures are in place and followed. Processes administrative tasks as needed including reviewing and taking action on daily reports, processing payroll and scheduling staff to meet store commitments. Direct employees in the creation of a positive customer experience that includes a proactive interaction and immediate resolution of customer issues as needed. Ensure that proper inventory, cash controls, and loss prevention procedures are in place and followed. Processes administrative tasks as needed including reviewing and taking action on daily reports, processing payroll and scheduling staff to meet store commitments.

Education

  • Waldorf University
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
    2017 - 2022
  • Monroe Community College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
    2007 - 2009
  • Gates-Chili High School
    Advanced Regents Diploma, Art/Art Studies, General
    2004 - 2007

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