Experience

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  Specialized Bicycle Components

  • New England

  • Brand Development Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • New England

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  Cannondale

  • Account Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Jan 2020

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  Downeast Bicycle Specialists

  • Westchester Co/ CT/ RI

  • Territory Manager

    • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Westchester Co/ CT/ RI

    Highly motivated outside sales representative with a wealth of bicycle industry knowledge. Moved from the retail arena where I had years of experience as both a proficient salesman and adept mechanic. Looking forward to servicing the bicycle shops of Westchester County NY, all of Connecticut and Rhode Island for Downeast Bicycle.

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  Bethel Cycle

  • Bethel CT

  • Service Manager

    • May 2005 - Mar 2014
    • Bethel CT

    Service and sales manager with proven track record of success in the bicycle retail arena. Skilled in developing and executing business initiatives that create and drive customer growth, achieve service and sales objectives, and enhance bottom line profit. Highly skilled mechanic with a fanatical knowledge of bicycle and component manufacturers’ product lines.•Expertise in all aspects of running a successful service department and retail business. •Dynamic service manager skilled at developing strategies to make service department and mechanics reach peak performance.•Consistently analyzing market trends and launching steps to adapt and stay ahead of the curve in ultra competitive markets.•Successful at forming and maintaining lasting relationships with vendors, employees, and customers throughout my career.•Punctual in meeting deadlines and managing others to do the same.•Keeping current with bicycle and component manufacturers’ technologies and service practices.•Capable of incorporating artistic and design talents honed while studying for BFA in architecture.•Extremely detail oriented; always looking for ways to make my skill set richer.•Thrive on challenges; adapt and overcome these challenges in stress-filled situations.•Willingness to learn new practices to aid in business and personal growth.

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  Bay Road Bikes

  • Service/ Sale Manager

    • Apr 2002 - May 2005

    Day to day management of the sales and service departments, bike fitting, inventory control, merchandised. Learned from Stu Thorne how ot be a legitamate professional mechanic and retail manager. Helped with mechanical needs associated with cyclocrossworld.com team member bikes for Tim Johnson and Lyne Bessette.

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  Summit Ski and Snowboards

  • Sales Manager/ Service Tech.

    • Aug 2003 - Apr 2004

    Managed day to day activities associated with running a high volume seasonal ski shop. Thorough inventory control and detailed mechandising was vital to a smooth running sales force. Certified ski technician, handled installtion and calibration of bindings to insure consumer safety. MasterFit certified Masters Plus boot technician; built advanced custom footbeds, stance adjustment,liner and shell modifications.