Rob Gartzman

Rob Gartzman

Bicycle Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Entrepreneur and Restauranteur

  • Education

    • Evanston Township High School

      1999 - 2003
      High School Diploma
    • University of Colorado Boulder

      2003 - 2012
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Operations Management and Supervision
  • Experience

    • The Pony Shop

      Apr 1999 - Jun 2003
      Bicycle Technician

      • Repaired all bicycles• Assisted customers with proper bike sales and repairs• Answered telephone inquiries regarding bicycle repairs and sales

    • Performance Bicycle

      Mar 2005 - Mar 2007
      Service Manager

      • Supervised all shop activities• Hired new staff and determined wages• Managed small parts inventory • Repaired all makes and models of bicycles • Advised customers with proper bike sales and repairs• Developed innovative ways to market sales of bikes• Provided feedback on product functionality

    • PUSH Industries

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2009
      Suspension Technician / Customer Service Representative

      • Fine tuned and repaired all types of mountain bike suspension• Handled all customer service inquiries • Managed dealer sales• Maintained technical information on all suspension mountain bicycles• Trained staff• Provided feedback on product design• Developed marketing and sales strategies • Handled sales transactions

    • Full Cycle

      Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
      Bicycle/Suspension Technician

      • Managed suspension department• Repaired all makes and models of bicycles• Provided excellent customer service on the sales floor and via phone calls• Developed innovative ways to sell bicycle products and service• Performed proper opening and closing procedures

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Jan 2011 - May 2012
      Teaching Assistant

      • Teaching assistant for Business Core Marketing and Service Operations Management classes• Assist professor in grading homework and tests• Hold regular office hours• Assist students with any questions regarding course work• Fully understand entire course to confidently answer questions

    • Sweetie's Sandwich Shop

      Jul 2012 - now
      Owner
    • Sweetie's Bakery and Deli

      Jul 2012 - now
      Owner

      In 2012 my wife and I purchased an underachieving restaurant. Over the past three years we have transformed this restaurant into a busy, well recognized brand that nourishes most of the population of Salida, Colorado. We serve house made breakfast, handcrafted pastries, desserts, artisan sandwiches, soft serve ice cream and coffee and have achieved well over 300% growth in just 2.5 years.• Co-determine present and future direction of the business• Conduct all financing, accounting, daily sales logs, yearly budgets and spending• Complete all product ordering, sourcing, and inventory• Manage human resources including biweekly payroll• Co-manage all marketing efforts, strategic planning and branding• Develop and execute an extensive breakfast and lunch menu daily• Oversee all food preparations• Manage staff and schedule anywhere from 2-12 employees daily• Handle daily maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment Show less

    • Mo Burrito

      May 2016 - Aug 2019
      Owner
    • The Biker and the Baker

      Apr 2017 - now
      Owner
    • Biker Baker Holdings and Development

      Jan 2021 - now
      Developer and owner
    • Hey, Sweetie!

      Feb 2022 - now
      Owner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies

      University of Colorado Boulder
      May 2012