Michelle Beck - Palomar College

GEORGE L. MANLOVE, MBA
4753 Pace Drive
Park City, UT 84098
Mobile (720) 878-2492 Email: george.manlove@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Accomplished CEO and Executive Manager. A notable reputation as a savvy visionary, strategist, and
proponent of empowerment and accountability. Record of solving complex business challenges using
experience, analytical skills and prudent judgment with a strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity.
Consistent record of delivering exceptional results in growth, revenue, and operational performance. A
recognized leader of high-level strategic initiatives, including technology infrastructure design, innovation,
multi-channel commerce, marketing, sourcing, and supply-chain optimization. Accomplished organization
builder with entrepreneurial spirit. Driven by a passion for change, to motivate, to mentor, and to lead talented
professionals. Earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from University of Washington and an
MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND EXPERTISE
Visionary, Strategy, Creativity and Leadership Entrepreneur
Growth Management & Business Development Omni-Channel Specialty Retail
Executive Advisory and Board Governance Mobile, Social, E-Commerce
Start-up, Turnaround, Change Management Financial, Analytical, Technical
Branding, Digital Marketing, Product Management Supply-chain, Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VANN’S, INC., Missoula, Montana 1986 - Present
President and Chief Executive Officer 1996 - Present
Leveraged entrepreneurial creativity, leadership and expertise to grow multi-channel retail annual revenues
from $36 million $150 million, and improved EBIT from $500k to $3.5 million. Hold full P & L responsibility,
administer and control all capital and expense budgets. Provide leadership to six senior managers and oversight
to 250 employees.
Management & Leadership Successes
• Increased company valuation 350% without external debt or equity financing
• Pioneered the development and launch of first-mover consumer electronics industry e-commerce
business strategy and award-winning website www.vanns.com; accounts for 70% company revenue
• Spearheaded the design and implementation of end-to-end technology platform, multi-channel ecommerce
and ERP solution
• Instituted supply-chain optimization “best-practices” reducing inventory by 30% while increasing
service levels
• Developed an exceptional, industry-leading executive management team for multi-channel specialty
retail industry
• Designed and launched award-winning innovative specialty retail concept store www.theonstore.com
• Architecture and execution of complex ESOP transaction for sale of Founder’s stock to employees
Executive Vice President/General Merchandise Manager 1990 - 1996
Responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize business performance. Marketing and
merchandise for profitability, promotional strategies, and competitive dominant merchandise assortments, opento-buy,
and customer satisfaction. Provided oversight of the execution of merchandise selection and
procurement for all product categories.