Jeff Blakely Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, Ca, Us

San Francisco Bay Area

Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with 4 years of experience in quantitative statistical analysis, inventory management, and forecasting. Proficient in leveraging advanced software tools to ensure accurate inventory tracking, perform in-depth data analysis, and support strategic decision-making. Demonstrated ability to identify trends, optimize processes, and provide actionable insights that enhance financial performance. Skilled at utilizing various software tools to ensure accurate inventory management and support decision-making.• Developed yearly financial models for estate vineyards, improving the accuracy of annual cost forecasts.• Established and managed a 36-month production demand plan, with monthly reviews conducted by the executive team.• Projected 36-month allocation needs for bulk wine and grapes based on sales forecasts, optimizing inventory management and production efficiency.• Designed comprehensive spending reports, abstracts, and charts to guide investment strategies, including ad-hoc analysis and reporting.• Created and implemented a pricing structure for estate-grown grapes, resulting in a 10%-15% increase in margins for key varietals.• Prepared and analyzed inventory reports for senior management, detailing sell-through rates, break even points and aiding in production planning.• Conducted variance analysis of standard costs versus actuals for daily bottling output, enhancing cost control and operational efficiency.• Cross department Ad-Hoc reporting.

San Francisco Bay Area

Performance-driven Business Executive with proven abilities in product design, strategic planning, managing projects, improving efficiency of operations, team building and detailing project information to determine effective functions for manufacturing operations. Quickly grasps complex concepts, analyzes, and interprets ideas into logical strategy. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to maximum productivity and control cost through the most effective use of manpower and available resources. Passionate ability for developing and introduce successful products in a wide range of categories. Key Clients: Katadyn, Brooks Range Mountaineering, ATK-hunting division, American Recreation-sleeping bags, Grand Union Industries factory, Tung Sang factory, Tippmann Sports, Down Decor • Innovative Product Design• Innovative & Inventive Product Development• Strategic Sales Planning, Market Evaluations• E-Commerce• DTC• Brand Identity• Integrated Marketing• New Product Introductions and Launches• Cost, Margin / Profit Improvement and ROI• New Business Development• Sales & Marketing Leadership• International Sourcing & Supply Chain Management • P&L Accountability• Staff Development- Promotion• Policy & Procedure Development• Key Partnership Development

General Manager that oversaw the day to day activities.Lead Designer- Created Award Winning designs for sleeping bags, tents and clothing. Prepared deisgn brief for contract designers and color experts.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE• Performance-driven product/brand management professional with 14+ years of continuous advancement and expertise in product development, design and international business along with history of developing and designing innovative and award winning profitable products to a worldwide market for a high end outdoor manufacturer.• Strong record of developing and implementing innovative brand positioning strategies across multiple product categories that result in long-term brand equity maximization while reducing costs and generating sustainable revenue/EBITDA. • Proven ability to manage product development/production processes from concept through finished product, with close attention to budgets, time frames, and quality product specifications.