Pat Schaaf Email & Phone Number

Sheridan, Wy

Managing daily operations of store and staff.

Greer, Sc

► Sale Of Business - Successfully negotiated the sale of The Grain Loft business and brand and managed the 5-month transition to new ownership.► Retail Store Renovation - Managed the dismantling of old retail store and renovation of new retail store to accommodate growth in the business.► Retail Packaging Design - Created new package labeling for Grain Loft brand products being sold in a variety of retail outlets.► Website SEO - Increased Google and other search engine page ranks through search engine optimization and content updates.► Product Approval - Worked with Wyoming Department of Agriculture to get approval for Grain Loft products to be manufactured in the state of Wyoming.

Greer, South Carolina

► Entrepreneurial Spirit - Developed and built business from start up to generating over $300k in sales annually; established strong multi-state customer base; built relationships with 50+ local farmers and other quality organic food suppliers.► Business Growth - Increased annual sales by 45-65% each year by hosting classes, increasing product offerings, expanding territory, building customer/supplier relationships and training staff to become experts in the organic and natural food arena.► New Market Development - Opened first retail store in metro area of 800,000 people to offer bulk organic grains and beans, Berkey water purifiers, Bosch mixers, and a variety of grain mills. First in area to offer fresh artisan bread using stone ground, whole grain flour and first to teach classes on the benefits of and uses for organic whole grains.► Competitor Acquisition - Acquired 3 competing companies to expand customer reach and product offerings. Successfully incorporated new products and territories.► Retail Store Buildout - Designed, built, and installed retail store décor to create a rustic country store atmosphere. Negotiated building rental terms and ensured compliance with state and local government agencies.► Marketing & Design - Created logo, e-commerce website, print advertising, and packaging to create the Grain Loft brand. Built brand through working numerous trade shows, opening retail store, educating community, and constantly building relationships.► Business Administration - Managed all aspects of business operation including payroll, hiring, budgeting, purchasing, sales, accounting, quality control, marketing, graphic design, social media, e-commerce, web design and SEO.► Management - Hired, trained, and supervised sales associates and cooking instructors, providing product knowledge, safety guidelines, and clear procedures. Led team by modeling customer service, effective communication, and dedication to learning.

Asheville, North Carolina And Greer, South Carolina

► Entrepreneurial Spirit - Created contracting company to capitalize on need for quality finish carpentry in new home construction. Managed crew on projects included siding, decking, painting, trim, hardwood flooring, tiling, closets, windows and doors.► Management - Established clear expectations and motivated employees by demonstrating enthusiasm for work and encouraging their efforts. Streamlined processes to increase efficiency and managed resources to meet deadlines.

Asheville, North Carolina

► General Construction - Assisted in all aspects of new home construction from site prep to finish carpentry with emphasis on framing, flooring and trim work.► Rapid Promotion - Quickly became entrusted with independently managing finish carpentry tasks and managing employees and sub-contractors. Eagerness to learn, demonstrating skill proficiency and attention to detail were key factors in rapid promotion.

Scottsdale, Arizona

► Corporate Network - Managed multi-national network, ensuring the seamless sharing of assets in a secure manner. Emphasis on LAN/WAN security, networking, and multi-platform hardware/software troubleshooting.► Server Administration - Created highly-redundant, multi-platform server environment for use in software development and application hosting. Responsibilities included monitoring, upgrade planning, equipment purchasing, data security, disaster recovery and capacity planning. ► Multi-Platform - Managed numerous Windows NT/2000, AIX, and Solaris servers in test and highly redundant production environments to ensure 100% uptime.► IBM Consulting - Represented IBM on long-term consulting projects for American Express (Phoenix, AZ) and OpenWave Systems (San Francisco, CA). Primarily responsible for integrating WebSphere Application Server in both test and production environments and providing expertise on IBM Application Infrastructure.► Management - Led team of web design and network engineer interns. Managed creation and implementation of corporate website, intranet, and network infrastructure.