Nick Kovaleski Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

My role as Director of Operations at A Runner's Mind is a perfect example of my effectiveness working cross-functionally with all departments to provide an excellent guest experience and product offering for everyone.As our Apparel Buyer, I'm able to express one of my creative passions by selecting a curation of pieces from our best brands. Filling the role of Events Manager and Race Director for all of our in-store and community events including a 1000 person Gobble Wobble on Thanksgiving has allowed me to learn how to host zero-waste events. With this knowledge I created a playbook to share with other race directors to move the racing portion of our industry to a sustainable future.Managing our website has forced me to learn how to present our brand in a digital world. The Wordpress backend can seem like a daunting place, but it's always so satisfying when you finally reproduce on the frontend the dreams you come up with mentally. I get to work with our Footwear Buyer to relay information about our vendor returns statistics to continue operating efficiently and planning effectively as a small business. With the success of our store comes the interest from brands and vendors in partnering and sponsoring us both in-store and in collaboration with other groups in our community. Managing those relationships has further emphasized how shared interests and passions bring to life the best experiences.More recently, I've established a relationship between A Runner's Mind and the Low Impact Alliance. Our industry needs strong partners to work together to solve the biggest issues that impact us on global scales.Working at A Runner's Mind has also offered me the opportunity to serve on the board of the RIA. As a current retail member of the board I have the privilege of hearing from and collaborating with other industry leaders to maintain a shared platform for run specialty.

Burlingame, Ca

Burlingame, California

Burlingame Store Manager (Aug 2016 - April 2018)- Led team of Sales Associates and Assistant Manager in flagship store; maintained YOY totals ($1.3+ million) with an upward trend during Q1 2018- Responsible for controlling inventory accuracy of footwear (2000+ units), apparel (200+), and accessories; including socks, nutrition, and miscellaneous running essentials (1000+)- Performed receiving, sorting, and stocking duties for an average of 15 daily incoming shipments- Created a four week training program designed and implemented to prepare all new Team Members for success when entering the sales floor- Withheld the ARM reputation for superior service for our guests, quality Gait Analysis, and proper shoe fittings; gained experience with biomechanics and kinesiology- Organized events and programs in collaboration with vendors and with ARM Productions to maintain the established ARM community and continue driving traffic into the store- Managed store-sponsored events including weekly Speed Workouts, Fun Run, and Reborn Fitness- Sponsored athlete on the ARM team competing in local events on a monthly basis

Palo Alto, Ca

Research and Development Lab Management- Executed Request for Proposal (RFP) from 15+ potential manufacturers and distributors. Purpose of RFP was to find new packaging supplier for bags used during customer delivery - Managed inventory in the lab of more than 1000 sample units- Conducted, translated, and presented 50+ Lab tests to understand the variance in safety and quality of the products being delivered under different temperature conditions; tests included samples from RFP companies- Conducted an additional 50+ Lab tests to understand carrying capacity of samples and quality of our distribution network based on proposed varianceWarehouse Operations Management- Initiated and managed packaging reuse program in San Francisco to lower both costs and carbon footprint by reusing delivery bags. Included oversight of Operations team (3+ members) during AM and PM weekday shifts- Responsible for researching efficiency/throughput and proposing solutions to increase productivity while maintaining safety- Created training programs to ensure warehouse team members were enjoying work, maintaining safety protocols, and processing orders through the facility with optimizationIn-Store Management- Created ~10 SOPs defining specific tasks and processes being implemented for the Fulfillment (in-store) teams to carry-out; tests for these SOPs were conducted by Operations Excellence Lead and Testing Team members- Responsible for training Fulfillment teams on new SOPs and ongoing support/oversight of effectiveness of new procedures- Responsible for weekly Inventory Report and Inventory Order Placement to maintain adequate supply chain for Fulfillment teams for all supplies required during in-store processing

Global Young Leaders Conference (Nyc Based)

- Monitored the safety and location of students at all times including medical concerns with a high level of customer service- Utilised company vehicles to manage safe and efficient transportation of students and staff during the program- Advanced the location of program events with all required materials to ensure proper set up and logistical success- Followed accounting procedures for all conference expenses including office supplies and meals

Main Arm, New South Wales, Australia

- Supported 29 Campaigns (from 107 potential Ventures); 17 successfully raised over $125,000- Comprised weekly Dreamstarter Report; sent to INGDirect to help choose ‘Dreamstarter’ Campaigns- Managed customer relations through hello@startsomegood.com email accountBlog ContributorSep 2012 - Sep 2013- Responsible for drafting articles highlighting campaigns on the verge of ‘tipping’ focused on sustainability and green-living

Levallois-Perret, Île-De-France, France

- Collaborated with sports affiliates in the US to grow a non-existent market to a 10% customer base- Developed marketing initiatives to broadcast BetAdvisor.com to a larger global audience through live competitions- Initiated a ‘Tipster Academy’ to prepare our sports experts through our platform

Paris Area, France

- Conducted research on niche markets to target specialized trade experts- Maintained relationships in Hong Kong, Colombia, and Poland to ensure continued contribution to the site

Bristol, Connecticut

Bank Teller- Analyzed transactions and statements for account reconciliation- Researched local businesses for the sale of new accounts

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: Senior Week Committee, Babson Accounting Club - Senior Class Representative, Habitat for Humanity - Co-Vice.

French Studies

High School Diploma