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Kristaps Millers

Kristaps Millers

Riga

Summary

Versatile Category/Operations Supervisor, successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach.

Recognized as driven skilled negotiator, dedicated and hardworking leader. Diverse experience spans sports, culture, food, commercial, and manufacturing sectors, fostering teamwork and resilience.

In work fosters a positive, friendly work environment, embodying humor, understanding, and helpfulness.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Category & Sales Specialist

BOLT
Riga
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted research and analysis of category performance to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Created, managed and tracked marketing plans for assigned categories in order to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase brand awareness within the category.
  • Analyzed customer buying patterns in order to recommend product assortment changes.
  • Collaborated with vendors on new product launches, pricing strategies, and promotional initiatives.
  • Monitored industry news and competitor activities related to assigned categories.
  • Maintained relationships with key suppliers by attending trade shows and vendor meetings.
  • Explained product features and benefits to company staff members and customers.
  • Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.

Ice Hockey Player

LHF
Riga
10.1998 - Current
  • Generated opportunities of scoring by working as team, creating width and depth on attack and creating link with midfield.
  • Trained hard to improve skills, learn new plays and optimize technique.
  • Maintained good communication to organize defense.
  • Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
  • Elected multiple times in national and local club teams as captain, or assistant, carrying responsibilities coming with it, following student years in Winter student games.
  • Maintained compliance with team rules and professional requirements.
  • Adhered to regimen of healthy eating and proper exercise.

Operations Specialist

BOLT
Riga
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for BOLT FOOD Latvia Lead Dark store,
  • Tracking and analyzing reports to determine needed improvements, identify problems and improve main KPIs,
  • Assist various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
  • Motivating and training employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Encouraging and promoting ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
  • Enhancing operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
  • Implementing and fulfilling multiple new projects and tests to improve overall success, processes and workplace in dark store, such as - Cold Room implementation, From 3k to 5k assortment enhancement for costumer needs, Reinventing store layout, sector distribution and work related information sharing, Banana procedure and bundle optimization for waste minimization,

Warehouse Lead

SIA Žogu fabrika
Riga
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Manage and operate mass production machinery, knowing logistics.
  • Responsible for loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading and quality
    inspection.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Increased manufacturing by 25%

Event Organizer

ZemgalesaOlimpiskaiskais centrs
Jelgava
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events, by maintaining ZOC work schedule, showing reservations, tasks, changing room numbers and general information for ZOC staff. .
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and planed sport and cultural events in the
    venue by leading staff teams such as marketing, security, technical workers, accounting, cleaner etc.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Manage communication with potential and existing ZOC clients; assist with ZOC website maintenance and publishing news on sports activities of Olympic Center.
  • Cut costs and doubled show volume by delivering effective marketing strategies to optimize outreach.
  • Acquire founding for infrastructure stadium development projects, as well as be part of project team.
  • Increased venue reservations by 15%.

Event Organizers Assistant

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
Riga
05.2014 - 07.2014
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked with marketing of "Youth Forum 2014" events.
  • Organized transportation, hotel booking, lunches for gathered numbers of participants.
  • Proved successful working as head of welcome comity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Assistant to Project Manager

SMART CAT Marketing Communications
Riga
07.2012 - 08.2012
  • Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Planned VIP guest entertainment and security.
  • Increased visitors by 5%, with including bubble party into venue.

Education

M.D. - Project Management

Latvia University of Life Sciences And Technology
Jelgava
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Organization And Government Sociology

Latvia University of Life Sciences And Technology
Jelgava
07.2017

Skills

  • Planning and Coordination
  • Data Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Budget Planning and Administration
  • Customer Care
  • Staff Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Project planning and development
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Client Relations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team Collaboration
  • Negotiations

Certification

  • Licensed B category driver

Languages

Latvian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Category & Sales Specialist

BOLT
07.2023 - Current

Operations Specialist

BOLT
03.2022 - 06.2023

Warehouse Lead

SIA Žogu fabrika
03.2021 - 09.2021

Event Organizer

ZemgalesaOlimpiskaiskais centrs
06.2017 - 08.2019

Event Organizers Assistant

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
05.2014 - 07.2014

Assistant to Project Manager

SMART CAT Marketing Communications
07.2012 - 08.2012

Ice Hockey Player

LHF
10.1998 - Current

M.D. - Project Management

Latvia University of Life Sciences And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Organization And Government Sociology

Latvia University of Life Sciences And Technology

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