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TAMIDARR@COX.NET 949-302-6161 LINKEDIN: TAMI DARR-RICO
OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
26+ years of experience in all aspects of business,particularly in the manufacturing and wholesale of sporting goods and
apparel ● Analytical professional with an eye for detail, integral to streamlining business operations ● Excellent
negotiator, able to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels ●
Adept at motivating teams and increasing productivity
Business/Corporation Set Up
Business & Financial Analysis
Operations Management
Project Management
Staff Development
Sales Management
SOP Generation
License Contract Management
Chargeback Management
Accounts Receivable/Payable Management
Letters of Credit Generation/Management
Operating System Design/Management
Forecasting Program Design/Management
Style/SKU Generation/Management
Customer Service Management
Vendor/Customer Contract Negotiations
Vendor/Customer Set Up and Relations
Vendor/Customer Compliance Management
Vendor/Customer SKU Set Up
EDI Management
Domestic & Import Production
Work In Process Program Design/Management
Domestic & Import Logistics
Customs Brokerage
Inventory Management/Distribution
Private & 3PL Warehouse Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PTX Performance Products USA/ D6 Sports, Inc. / Division Six Sports, Inc. 2009 to 2016
Operations Manager ($15M sales/year), PTX Performance, Irvine, CA 2015 to 2016
Operations Manager ($15M sales/year), D6 Sports, Huntington Beach, CA 2014 to 2015
Operations Manager ($15M sales/year), Division Six Sports, Costa Mesa, CA 2009 to 2014
Oversaw and coordinated daily operations of a $10M+ company, manufacturing, wholesaling and distribution of licensed
sporting goods, selling to: independent, sporting goods and mass market stores. Brands included: Airwalk, Hang Ten, Tony
Hawk, Shawn White, Moxie Girlz and Bratz.
Optimized value without sacrificing quality through extensive negotiations with all vendors. Managed costs to exceed margin
expectations through effective cost planning analysis and practice implementation. Managed all aspects of inbound and
outbound shipping. Maintained Vendor and EDI relations and compliance. Oversaw distribution through company owned, and
3rd
Party warehouses.
 Integral part of setting up corporation after company buyouts.
 Reduced costs, improved service, and grew business through strategic operations restructuring. Saved the company
$50K in one year by renegotiating shipping prices.
 Built production forecasting platform from the ground up. Company used my forecasting format to build a broader
integrated program.
 Created and maintained WIP spreadsheets to supervise budgeting, production, transportation, and clearing of shipments
and warehouse receivables. Company used my program to formulate accounting and payment programs.
 Integral part of the set up and launch of the company operating system.

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Rico Sports Group Inc. 2007 to Present
President ($75M sales/year)
Oversee all operations of a bicycle consulting and component sales force selling to large bicycle manufacturing companies.
Developed and launched strategic plans aligned with short- and long-range goals. Established departments and oversee
operations, including Corporate structure and set up. Manage all accounting, International travel, Human Resources, and Trade
Shows. Integralpart of all contract negotiations.
Norman Krieger Inc., 2005 to 2008
Logistics Consultant ($300Ksales/year), Rancho Dominguez, CA 2007 to 2008
Distribution Supervisor ($250k sales/year) Rancho Dominguez, CA 2005 to 2007
Managed storage and distribution of client products in 80,000sqft third-party distribution warehouse. Was promoted to
warehouse and forwarding sales for company.
Directed day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of deliveries. Maintained inventory for all
customers. Met margin controls through inventory control, warehousing, and monitoring transportation costs and flow of
goods. Maintained customer relations and vendor compliance.
Emu Australia 2003 to 2005
Distribution Supervisor ($10M sales/year), San Clemente, CA
Coordinated wide range of; sales, inventory management and distribution activities for one of Australia’s largest footwear
companies generating $10M in sales, selling to independent, sporting goods, department, catalog and mass market stores and
exporting globally.
Supervised efforts in forecasting, replenishment, scheduling SKU profitability and rationalization, fill rates, seasonal
projections, and inventory accuracy. Oversaw 4 distribution centers in USA and Canada. Tracked progress of all production
from purchase order to warehouse receiving. Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipping.
 Negotiated 3rd
party warehouse pricing to lower costs for maintaining inventory and shipping.
 Negotiated domestic inbound and outbound shipping to lower costs.
 Set up EDI program to be able to streamline order process.
Drapers and Damon’s 2001 to 2003
Import Production Manager ($25M sales/year), Irvine, CA
Established, developed, and directed import production strategy and developed business relationships with suppliers and
agents for company specializing in women’s clothing, selling through owned stores and catalog.
Provided accurate and timely orders, and working with sales team to forecast time needed to meet deadlines.
Sourced production factories in Asia. Communicated on daily basis with production factories. Managed all aspects of
production, including approval of all styles. Managed inbound logistics with local forwarder/broker. Worked directly with
United States Customs to ensure proper custom clearing.
 Improved gross margin by negotiating lower costs for inbound logistics.
 Reduced lead time for on-time delivery by coordinating with suppliers,

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Gotcha International 1998 to 2000
Import Production and Logistics Manager ($30M sales/year) 1999 to 2000
Import Production Manager ($45M sales/year)` 1998 to 1999
Managed all aspects of import production and logistics activities for a company manufacturing and wholesaling surf related
apparel, selling to: independent, sporting goods and mass market stores. Brands included: Gotcha, Girl Star and MCD.
Coordinated production operations utilizing extensive knowledge of product, production methods, and production procedures.
Ensured quality, cost targets, and delivery dates were consistently met. Managed all import logistics ensuring on time delivery
and cost negotiations. Generated and negotiated letters of credit.
 Consolidated logistics companies to bring down the cost of import shipping and time spent on logistics.
 Generated and managed cost actualization program.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Director and Buyer  Southern California Screenprinting, Irvine, CA
Fabrics & Trims Buyer  Wells and Company, San Luis Obispo, CA
Assistant Buyer & Administrative Assistant  Oshman's Sporting Goods, Santa Ana, CA & Houston, TX
EDUCATION
Major Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton, California 1983-1985
Major Graphic Arts
Saddleback Community College Mission Viejo, California 1981-1982
California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo, California 1980-1981, 1982-1983
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office ● Solentris Operating System ● Office Master System ● AS400 ● Richter ● Quickbooks ●
EDI Vans ● Letter of Credit Generation ● Third Party Fulfillment Platforms