Eric Disque Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

5000 N Harbor Dr, San Diego Ca 92106

Managed and supervised the day-to-day operations of my standup paddleboard business. Specializing in the both high dollar specialty watersports equipment and low dollar high volume tourist souvenir retail sales along with very high volume rentals of paddleboards, kayaks and HydroBikes. Spearhead all office management and human resources duties for the business. Supervise and executed all marketing including the review sites and social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Google, Yelp, and Trip advisor. Perform risk assessments and management for all rental and retail services. Controlled inventory, ordering, stocking, and merchandizing of the retail space on top of hiring, training and supervising of shift managers, dock masters and retail floor employees.• Highly experienced with multiple POS systems including but not limited to Clover, EVE and MicroBiz.• Provide employees with professional development, job training, guest services and sales techniques.• Monitor all cash handling and batching out procedures.• Assist shift managers with employee relations, safety, POS and inventory control.• Led large teams for special events operations while maintaining a smaller group of key individuals forstandard business operations.

Navito Pet CompanyAugust 2019 – Presentwww.facebook.com/NavitoPetCompanyOngoing product development consulting for Laura Navito’s new line of pet accessories aimed at the beach, river and outdoor adventure animal lover lifestyle. Anonymous Standup Paddleboard Paddle & Fin ManufactureMay 2014 – PresentAs a surf and SUP industry expert I have been assisting in the development and testing of a line of superior standup paddleboard paddles and fins. In addition to the development and testing I have also helped with forecasting industry trends, demand, sales and distribution.Anonymous Standup Paddleboard Manufacture2015 – PresentWith the referral from another consulting client I have been helping with this brand’s product development for their constant progression in the standup paddleboard market specializing in performance surf and recreational standup paddleboards.

Part owner and operator of the OEX Point Loma standup paddleboard shop. We are a full retail store offering lessons and rentals on San Diego Bay.

Ca, Az & Nv

ResponsibilitiesControlled regional sales and distribution of each brand.Handled ordering, shipping and product knowledge for accounts.Visited each account on a regular basis.Trained staff on new and existing products.Assessed inventory and sold according to need.Conducted product demos for staff members and customers.Attended and worked industry trade shows, events and competitions.Brand PortfolioSurf Hardware InternationalAugust 2010 to May 2013FCS SUP - www.surffcs.com ➢ Grew distribution by 40% within the first 3 months ➢ Grew Sales 236% in 1st yearHead Hunter Sunscreen - www.headhuntersurf.com ➢ Grew distribution by 50% within the first 3 monthsNeil Pryde USAugust 2012 to May 2013JP Australia SUP - www.jp-australia.com/sup/ ➢ Grew distribution channels by 100% in less than 6 months.Imagine Surf - www.imaginesurf.com/ ➢ Grew distribution channels by 100% in less than 6 months.NP Surf - www.npsurf.comTrident SportsAugust 2010 - August 2012Starboard Paddle Boards - www.star-board-sup.com ➢ Grew distribution avenues by 75% ➢ Increased total sales by 50% ➢ Limited by poor forecasting (before I was hired) creating a lack of product to sellPyranha USAugust 2010 to May 2013Pyranha White Water Kayaks - www.pyranha.comP&H Custom Sea Kayaks - www.phseakayaks.com ➢ Expanded distribution avenues by 75%Venture Kayaks - www.venturekayaks.comFeel Free Kayaks - www.feelfreekayak.com ➢ Expanded distribution avenues by 100%SeasonFive Technical Apparel - www.seasonfive.comAugust 2010 to May 2013New apparel brandOpened 9 shops selling out the 1st container of product

Ca, Az & Nv

Region consisted of Central/Southern CA, AZ and Southern NVBrands• Wilderness Systems Kayaks• Perception Kayaks• Dagger Kayaks• Wave Sport Kayaks• Mad River Canoes• Adventure Technology Paddles• Harmony AccessoriesAchievements• Built and developed strong relationships with each account.• Successfully gained market share in each and every account.• Discovered and opened multiple new key accounts within region.Responsibilities• Regional sales rep covering the entire southwest United States.• Controlled regional distribution of each brand.• Handled ordering, shipping and product knowledge for CWS accounts• Managed 30+ accounts.◦ $700,000+ territory.• Visit each account on a regular basis.◦ Clinic staff on new and existing products.◦ Assess inventory and sell according to need.• Safely drove and maintained company truck, 34' box trailer and fleet of 50+ kayaks and canoes.• Worked with multiple user groups for the sport of kayaking and canoeing.• Conduct product demos for staff members and customers.• Attend and work industry trade shows.◦ Outdoor Retail Show - Salt Lake City, UT◦ Fred Hall Fishing Expo - Long Beach, CA and Del Mar, CA shows◦ International Sportsman's Expo - Phoenix, AZ◦ Southwest Kayak Symposium - San Diego, CA◦ Arizona Kayak Symposium - Prescott, AZ◦ Monterey Bay Paddle Fest - Monterey Bay, CA◦ Dana Point Boat Show - Dana Point, CA◦ REI Kayak Demos - Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix

Sacramento, Ca

Sapphire Technologies, now Randstad Technologies, is the world's leading provider of innovative IT staffing solutions. As 4th largest IT staffing company in the United States, Sapphire provides customized solutions for both public and private corporations.Awards and Achievements• Top 10 recruiter, companywide, with a $22K weekly spread within the first 11 months• Selected to be on the Technology Task Force. Sapphire Technologies put in place this team to develop and execute technology training for both recruiters and account managers• Achieved the Fast Tracker award for March '07 for the most total deals closed nationwide.• Achieved the Fielder award for October '07 for the most deals closed nationwide with a national account• 1 of 4 recruiters, companywide, earning President's Club status for highest average spread for 2007• Earned Sapphire Technologies "Raise the Bar" award on multiple occasions for exceeding set goals and receiving highest commission of each weekResponsibilities• Regional recruiting on positions from Denver, Colorado to the West Coast of the US• Became a subject matter expert in contracts, benefits, paperwork, internal/external terms and policies• Trained, lead and mentored junior recruiters and account managers• Relationship development with clients and consultants as well as sapphire account and branch managers• Sourcing candidates via database, internet job boards including Dice, Monster, Yahoo Hot Jobs and career builder• Contract negotiations w/ both W2 contractors and 3rd Party Companies• Heavy phone work including approximately making 100 calls per day• Selling of quality candidates to account managers and clients• Having to build, from scratch, an understanding of IT and current technology trends• Able to track the economy in the field of IT and stay up to date on technology progression• Night work including the creation of candidate call lists and multi marketing campaigns

Associate Of Science - As, Social Sciences

Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies

Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies

Deploma