William Walker
Operations Manager
Profile
Proven Operations Manager with a track record of driving substantial business growth, achieving 80% year-over-year increases, and earning national recognition. Skilled in leading and managing business operations effectively, ensuring sustained growth, and exceeding P&L goals. Adept at spearheading operations, collaborating with corporate, and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results. Known for consolidating teams to improve workflow efficiency and implementing cost reduction measures while meeting deadlines and goals. Experienced professional with a focus on business growth, sales, and marketing.
Employment History
Operations Manager at CABBCO Inc. dba NHance Wood Refinishing of Southern Oregon
January 2019 — April 2024
-Spearheaded operations to grow the business from $250,000 to
$450,000 in 4 years
•Achieved 80% year-over-year growth
•Awarded "Closer of the year" for two consecutive years nationwide
•Led and managed business operations effectively
•Ensured sustained business growth and national recognition
Operations Manager at Colorado Mountain News Media: Vail, Colorado
October 2012 — December 2018
-Led production departments for resort markets across corporate footprint
•Oversaw acquisition and integrated production
•Generated sales and service for Commercial Print
•Collaborated on capital projects with corporate
•Actively participated in daily operations
•Managed Classified advertising team
Director of Operations at MediaNews Printing: Devens Massachusetts
June 2006 — October 2012
-Lead and direct newspaper group and production plant through economic challenges for two dailies, 8-weeklies, and 30+ commercial accounts
•Consolidate teams to improve workflow efficiency
•Plan and implement cost reduction measures while meeting deadlines and goals
•Participate in commercial business growth through bids, customer sales and service, and staff training
•Achieve favorable P&L's through new business initiatives
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Skills
Business Growth Operations Management Sales
Marketing
Team Leadership Cost Reduction Workflow Efficiency P&L Management
Education
Excellence in Leadership, Enterprise Management
2012 - 2018
Associate Degree in Business, Three Rivers Community College, Norwich, Connecticut
2005 - 2006
Management, Marketing and Computer Technology courses, Chemeketa Community College, Salem, Oregon
1987 - 1994
Crater High School Graduate, Central Point, Oregon