TYSON R. HUNTER
ATLANTA
Summary
Respected Business Development Executive with hands-on experience designing, building, and selling retail companies. Tenacious leader known for possessing an analytical mindset, backed by robust business and financial acumen. Excels at developing powerful company cultures that unite employees and increase customer engagement. Possesses a keen ability to recruit and mentor powerhouse teams that consistently exceed sales metrics. Passionate about helping other entrepreneurs reach success in their industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
Hollister Holistics
01.2020 - Current
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration between departments for optimal operational results.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects on time and within budget constraints of ~$14,000,000 annually.
- Key facilitator in helping company achieve a 2021 EBITDA of ~$4,000,000.
- Increased revenue growth through the development of innovative marketing campaigns and sales strategies, resulting in company monthly production and revenue from ~$800,000 to ~$1,100,000.
- Drove operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of security program initiatives on behalf of the company.
Co-Founder & Managing Member
Horizon Capital Services
01.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded launch of Horizon Capital, collaborating with additional founding members to build the company infrastructure which included business planning, licensure, and registration processes across multiple municiples.
- Evaluates market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
- Conducts target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Drives the company’s strategic direction and vision, including employee and shareholder management.
- Ensures the continued growth and sustainability of the organization by implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Raised over $1,000,000 in investment capital for two separate retail operations.
Director of Operations
Hollister Holistics
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Analyzed company-wide compliance liabilities, replaced problematic practices with sound compliance SOPs, and developed end-to-end company SOP’s.
- Key facilitator in increasing company monthly production and revenues from ~$100,000 to ~$800,000.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives, successful implementing operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
SugarLeaf Trading Company
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Launched, supervised, and grew a first-to-market profitable, compliant and world-class dispensary within the Seaside, CA market, resulting in $1.6M in revenue within 9 months.
- Incorporated standardized processes, innovative sales strategies, digital marketing efforts, operational management tools, and performance metrics data to enhance company operations and retail store-front experience.
- Planned, scheduled, and implemented cross-promotional opportunities with local and national partners.
- Managed all hiring, training, competitive research, required licenses and registrations, finances, and P&Ls.
- Successfully negotiated the company sale and served as business consultant for the new owners post sale.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MontanaSkills
- Business Planning
- Retail Operations
- Digital Marketing Branding
- Employee Engagement
- Financial Analysis
- Research & Analysis
- Distribution Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Communications Organizational Structures
Websites
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Hollister Holistics
01.2020 - Current
Director of Operations
Hollister Holistics
01.2019 - 01.2020
Co-Founder & Managing Member
Horizon Capital Services
01.2019 - Current
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
SugarLeaf Trading Company
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Flathead Valley Community College
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