Expert Details

Liquor Stores & Beverage Retail

ID: 739422 Oregon, USA

Expert has been the Owner of a Beverage and Liquor store since 2008. Appointed liquor agent (control state) operating retail store featuring beer, wine, and spirits, currently at ~$20M total sales across 2 locations. Responsible for all aspects of business, including P&L, cash flow management, recruiting, hiring, staffing, operations and inventory management, and government compliance. Prior, he was a "big box" retail manager for 7 years.

Previously with the US Army/National Guard/Reserves - retired as Colonel after 30 years commissioned service. 3 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan including service as Battalion Commander.

Expert received his MBA, Master of Science (Strategic Studies), and BS (Engineering Management).

Specialties: Six Sigma, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Business Development

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Education

Year	Degree	Subject	Institution
Year: 2017	Degree: MS	Subject: Strategic Studies	Institution: US Army War College
Year: 2001	Degree: MBA	Subject: Business Admin/Technical Management	Institution: University of Phoenix
Year: 1992	Degree: BS	Subject: Engineering Management	Institution: USMA

Work History

Years	Employer	Title	Department
Years: 2008 to Present	Employer: Undisclosed	Title: Owner	Department:
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of business, including P&L, cash flow management, recruiting, hiring, staffing, operations and inventory management, and government compliance.
Years	Employer	Title	Department
Years: 2003 to 2010	Employer: The Home Depot	Title: Store Manager	Department:
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of store operations, including P&L, cash flow management, recruiting, hiring, staffing, operations and inventory management, store safety programs.

Government Experience

Years	Agency	Role	Description
Years: 1992 to 2022	Agency: US Army/National Guard/Reserves	Role: Commissioned Officer	Description: Commissioned Officer serving in various leadership and staff positions, including Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Commander. Graduate of US Army War College, including 3 years as USAR faculty instructor. Awards include Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal. 3 combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, most recently as Battalion Commander.

Fields of Expertise

retail, executive management, business leadership