Cole Ristoff Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Irvine, California, United States

• Serves as a Consultant at TriVista - an operations and supply chain consulting firm that provides operational due diligence to private equity companies and operational improvement opportunities for portfolio companies
• Identified $4.7M of recurring EBITDA savings and validated ~$19M of recurring EBITDA savings for a $680M manufacturer of microwave, radio frequency, power and controls solutions company through facility consolidation.
• Developed multiple headcount, lease, and operating expense synergy models for potential footprint consolidation strategies ranging between $1.4M - $2.1M in annual recurring savings
• Calculated annual EBITDA savings of $0.8M at an automated gate solutions manufacturer through reduction in technician ramp up times, improved first time fix rate, route and home base optimization, and headcount.
• Identified $0.7M in EBITDA savings and $2M in cash savings through the design and implementation of sourcing and operations strategies for a ~$90M education/STEM equipment company
• Identified potential to save 3-5% in direct ingredients, 8-12% on packaging, and 15-20% in freight cost by developing and implementing sourcing strategies for an underutilized food extract and spice manufacturer

• Active member of the Continuous Improvement Team working at a $500 million printing and packaging company
• Co-Led three significant kaizen improvement projects resulting in $2.7 million and 26% decrease in temp labor
• Deployed lean toolbox including muda analysis, time studies, spaghetti diagrams, yamazumis and 5S
• Developed a labor optimization playbook model that is being used to reduce temp labor in daily operations
• Presented weekly to CEO and executive team members process improvements and financial benefits
• Traveled weekly from Los Angeles, CA to Minneapolis, MN to support project assessment, analysis and presentation

San Diego, CA

• Mentored a small group of six first year students to enhance their confidence as they start college
• Organized Church service through equipment set up and management
• Collaborated with retreat staff to develop thought provoking and impactful programs
• Coordinated and managed weekend logistics to assure effective use of retreat attendees time

San Juan Capistrano, CA

• Assisted in managing a $150,000 athletic program budget for the installation of a temporary football stadium at a local high school
• Worked in conjunction with 15 committee members to develop a 200-line item project deployment and management tool
• Conducted weekly, one-hour meetings, with the 15 committee members for a three-month period to monitor progress, develop counter measures and update the deployment plan
• Provided onsite facility leadership during installation of stadium and support services

Aliso Viejo, California

• Active member of the Supply Chain Optimization Team working at a $1.8 billion presentation services companyo Supported the detailed assessment of the company’s supply chain processes and protocolso Personally.
• Compiled and created over 10 case studies of past TriVista projects to communicate past successes to potential clients
• Researched and analyzed 31 investment banks in the industrials sector to determine if TriVista should collaborate

San Diego, California

• Mentored over 20 college students to enhance their confidence as they start college by fielding their questions and concerns about time management, organization skills and class schedules
• Coordinated and managed weekend logistics for 60 attendees, and 14 group leaders, to ensure effective use of retreat attendees’ time
• Organized one-hour Church service through equipment set up and management
• Collaborated with retreat staff to develop thought provoking and impactful programs

San Juan Capistrano, California

• Assisted in managing a $150,000 athletic program budget for the installation of a temporary football stadium at a local high school
• Worked in conjunction with 15 committee members to develop a 200-line item project deployment and management tool
• Conducted weekly, one-hour meetings, with the 15 committee members for a three-month period to monitor progress, develop counter measures and update the deployment plan
• Provided onsite facility leadership during installation of stadium and support services

Aliso Viejo, California

• Supporting member of the Operations Due Diligence Team working on an $80 million Private Equity acquisitiono Conducted extensive Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process analysiso Generated PowerPoint.
• Researched and analyzed 15 private equity firms on Pitchbook to determine if TriVista should collaborate
• Tracked current industry trends in Lean Six Sigma through researching TriVista's competitors and events TriVista can attend in the future

• Mentored a small group of six first year students to enhance their confidence as they start college
• Organized Church service through equipment set up and management
• Collaborated with retreat staff to develop thought provoking and impactful programs
• Coordinated and managed weekend logistics to assure effective use of retreat attendees time

San Juan Capistrano, CA

- Abetted in coordinating and supervising a two week kids football camp with nearly100 participants- Developed daily camp schedule consisting of skills training, drills, and daily competitions- Prepared field for daily camp activities including equipment set up and water stations- Responsible for overseeing camper health and safety concerns

San Juan Capistrano, CA

• Assisted Athletic Director and Head Football Coach with team administration and operations
• Managed audio-visual services through equipment set up, administration and filming for practices and games
• Monitored an equipment database with 250 assets to ensure that equipment was returned safely
• Developed and maintained database for locker room management for multiple sports use

Laguna Beach, CA

• Contributed to assisting Head Basketball Coach for two years and one year as Assistant Coach
• Interacted with a team of ten middle school students, helping them develop their skills and enhance self-confidence
• Provided court preparation and management by assuring practice and game equipment is set up daily
• Utilized my position in the community as a high school athlete to positively mentor younger kids through athletics

Master'S Degree, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, International Business

Activities and Societies: University Ministry Retreat Coordinator, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity

International Business, Junior

Activities and Societies: Traveled around the world on a floating university. Multiple country study, interdisciplinary coursework, and.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Football