Randy Oveson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner at Bottoms Up

  • Education

    • Semester at Sea

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      Certificate of Global Studies International/Global Studies

      Went on the Fall 2004 Voyage of Semester at Sea, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh. During the voyage I was in work study and helped ran the campus stores. We sailed from Vancouver, Canada to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in a little more than 100 days. We stopped in 10 additional countries as we circumnavigated the globe.

    • Western Governors University

      2014 - 2017
      B.S. Marketing Management Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management and Related Support Services

      Bachelor of Science, Marketing Management

    • Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah

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      Associate of Science (A.S.) Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Was involved in the College Ambassador department, recruiting future students and was the Publicity Chair for Student Government and Campus involvement. Mentor, School Ambassador, Publicity Chair Person.

  • Experience

    • PW Companies, LLC

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

      • Developed and implemented as successful marketing program that significantly increased foot traffic and sales.Notable achievements while in the position included:- Increased 2009 sales by 87% over 2008, earning the #1 ranking out of all resort stores for the largest percentage sales increases in 2009.- Performed comprehensive human resources duties while building a highly effective team, promoting employees into leadership positions which contributed to the overall success of the location. Show less

      • General Manager

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      • Store Manager/Intern

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Travel Traders LLC

      Dec 2009 - May 2011
      Area Manager

      • Successfully managed a number of retail locations in a manner that delivered results that exceeded 4-start customer service levels in prominent Boston hotels including The Boston Park Plaza and the Sheraton. • Assembled and developed associates, successfully promoted to store supervisor, sales lead and keyholder positions.• Recognized as an aware, tactical manager, able to stay lean while meeting the demands of a constant fluctuating market in a multi-vendor supply system.Notable achievements while in the position included:- Produced results that exceeded sales targets for 12-consecutive months.- Won 10 company-wide sales contest in 2010. Show less

    • APEX by Sunglass Hut, Partners of Oakley and Sunglass Hut

      Mar 2012 - Nov 2015
      Retail Store Manager

      • Recruited, hired and developed a high performing, customer-focused sales staff with low turnovers. • Served as the Brand Ambassador at official corporate events including Run Disney in California and the W&S Tennis Open in Ohio. Notable achievements while in the position included:- Managed a store ranked and the top performing store in 2015 out of 35 stores and as the top performing Oakley product store in both 2014 and 2015. - Selected to coach, train and motivate other managers nationwide, implementing a focus on best practices to improve sales and overall performance. Show less

    • PW Companies, LLC

      Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
      District Manager

      • Recruited specifically to save 2 retail locations, reversing a downward sales spiral, making the store profitable and increasing the store’s viability for corporate acquisition. Notable achievements while in the position included:- Demonstrated the store’s profitability 4-months ahead of schedule, resulting in the successful buy-out of the stores. - Increased sales on the island by 25% and opened a new store after demonstrating the success and growth of the preexisting locations. - Created and implemented a new promotional mix that generated increases in sales and the average dollar per transaction completed. Show less

    • J&D Enterprises

      Jan 2017 - now
      Project Manager

      • Plan, budget, document and oversee all aspects of the construction of log homes and new farm development. • Work in collaboration with contractors, subcontractors, vendors and home owners via open lines of communication on project status, milestones and risk. • Work to discover major problems created by the initial contractors, remedying both legal and physical issues while remaining on budget.

    • Bottoms Up

      May 2019 - now
      Owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management

      CompTIA