Shane Butler
612-***-**** * *********@*****.***
SUMMARY:
Professional skilled in operations management including: staff management,
handling product flow, setting and meeting budgets, creating product
recommendations to increase sales.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
SportsONE Nation Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct. 2012-Present
Owner/League Director
. Organize youth sports leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments for ages
4-14
. Develop and implement marketing/advertising plans for youth sports
leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments
. Create partnerships with churches, schools, and communities for the
use of their field space
. Manage all the day-to-day operations including: ongoing parent
communication, roster development, process registrations and
supply management
. Hire/train officials and site coordinators
. Run concessions to add profit for the league
MainGate Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mar. 2012-Present
Assistant Distribution Center Manager (Minnesota Vikings)
. Oversee and assist with the day-to-day operations
. Manage product distribution to the MOA location
. Process and deliver product
. Communicate product needs to ensure adequate product flow
. Manage Vikings game day stands and trailers
. Assist with stadium set-up and inventory
. Execute special events, including Susan G. Komen Foundation, Taste
of the Vikings, Arctic Blast, Draft Party, Big 10 Hockey NCAA
tournament, Super Bowl, Be the Match
. Manage Merchandise Tent at Vikings Training Camp, which grosses
between $300,000 and $500,000
. Hire and train, between 25 to 30 employees at Vikings Training Camp
. Communicate and evaluate product demand for Vikings Training Camp
MainGate Minnetonka/Roseville, Minnesota
Oct. 2010-Mar. 2012
Store Manager (Minnesota Vikings Locker Room)
. Managed day-to-day operations of the Vikings Locker Room to meet
sales quotas
. Effectively resolved customer concerns
. Supervised and coached seven employees to be effective sales
performers
. Handled all human resource functions of retail operations to retain
talented personnel
. Communicated product need to the Distribution Center to ensure
adequate product flow
. Created stock status reports to maintain inventory and meet customer
needs
. Oversaw budgeting process for the Ridgedale store
. Operated special events, including Vikings Training Camp and Susan
G. Komen Foundation
. Managed the Super Trailer at Vikings Games to help promote team
brand
. Evaluated product demands and made recommendations for new products
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Sports Avenue Minnetonka/Roseville, Minnesota
July 2006-Jan. 2008
Store Manager (Minnesota Vikings Locker Room)
. Managed day-to-day operations of two stores to meet sales quotas
. Effectively resolved customer concerns
. Instrumental in assembly of three store locations (two Vikings
Locker Rooms; one Chicago Cubs Store) which resulted in these stores
opening on time and on budget
. Supervised and coached 10 employees to be effective sales performers
. Handled all human resource functions of retail operations to retain
talented personnel
. Communicated product demand with corporate office to ensure adequate
product flow
. Conducted inventory checks to stay on top of shortages
. Oversaw the layout of Rosedale and Ridgedale stores to ensure
consistency in company brand
. Responsible for budgeting process of the Rosedale and Ridgedale
stores
. Assisted with special events including Vikings Training Camp,
Vikings Dome Tent and player signings to ensure they were well
executed
. Evaluated product demands and made recommendations for new products
I9 Sports Tampa, Florida Oct.
2004-June 2006
Site Coordinator
. Managed registration for youth flag football and soccer leagues for
players ages 6 to 14
. Organized field preparation, set-up, and breakdown for youth games
. Managed officials of youth games to ensure game schedules were met
. Effectively handled parent concerns and resolved issues
. Assisted with registration for summer camps to ensure adequate
attendance
. Conducted summer camps in flag football and Lacrosse
. Officiated and coached as needed
. Oversaw weekend games and provided administrative support as needed
. Responsible for advertising, marketing and promoting of the I9
Sports League in the Tampa Bay area, which resulted in brand
recognition for the organization
NHL Tampa Bay Lightning & AFL Tampa Bay Storm Tampa, Florida
Dec. 2003-Dec. 2004
Account Executive
. Managed the ticket sales booth and was proficient in the use of
ticket databases such as Ticketmaster, DSA, and Goldmine
. Effectively managed and maintained over 200 accounts
. Assisted with customer service resolution and account management
activities
. Consistently created new business through aggressive cold calling
. Consistently in top three in cold calls
. Consistently top five in outside sales
. Conducted project research, analyzed data and made recommendations
for sales enhancements
. Created and distributed email blasts, letters and flyers to promote
organization
. Assisted at numerous events, including tennis, hockey, arena
football, circus and concerts
EDUCATION:
The University of Tampa, Bachelor of Science, Sports Management Tampa,
Florida Dec. 2003