Timothy Schwartz
Bloomington
Summary
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Bruegger's Bagels
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with the District Manager to align organizational strategies for maximum impact on business growth.
- Evaluated department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
- Controlled inventory by creating Excel spreadsheets for food and beverage, resulting in 33% decrease in waste.
- Hired, trained, and developed high-performing teams that positively impacted company results.
- Facilitated process improvements through data analysis, identifying areas for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations by implementing strict sanitation guidelines throughout the establishment.
Branch Manager
Continental Battery Systems
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Ran day to day operations in all aspects of the business.
- Responsible for overseeing daily operations at a specific warehouse location, including managing staff, coordinating shipping and receiving, and ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives to align branch objectives with corporate goals.
- Conducted monthly audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines, requirements, internal policies, and OSHA safety standards.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual, team tasks, and delegated processes efficiently.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment by offering competitive compensation packages, and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Managed branch financials by organizing profit and loss meetings, budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting for decision-making support with corporate.
Branch Manager / TSM
Hormann, LLC
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Directed all operation aspects of the business including distribution, customer service, sales, and purchasing of all materials at the sales center.
- Hired and trained staff while creating a positive environment for the team.
- Coordinated and monitored supply chain operations, DOT truck routes, and maximized efficiency in route allocation.
- Prepared and reviewed profit and loss statements and inventory cycle count variance reports monthly with the director of operations.
- Communicated with dealers on their account balances and collected revenue to keep the books current to assist our accounts receivable department.
- Assessed local market conditions to identify current and prospective sales opportunities.
- Increased sales by 37% my first year by managing budgets and allocating funds appropriately.
Warehouse Supervisor
OSI Batteries
04.2013 - 04.2022
- Oversight of the day to day operations in the warehouse and production line to ensure optimal efficiency and accuracy to meet deadlines for our customers needs.
- Communicated daily reports to my manager in correspondence to ETA's and other general information for potential improvements in the warehouse.
- Handled all freight and parcel shipment schedules and oversight of daily warehouse operations by ensuring maximized profit opportunities via ground parcel, LTL, or PCS options for each order.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the latest data to prevent errors in processing and delivery.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling for 12-14 employees.
- Trained employees on equipment operation, safety protocols, and provided end of year performance reviews.
Assistant General Manager
Papa Murphy's
12.2006 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
- Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations by implementing strict sanitation guidelines throughout the establishment.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets and strategies, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Certificate - Management Essentials
Harvard Business School
Online10-2025
Certificate - Leadership Principles
Harvard Business School
Online02-2026
Certificate - Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School
Online12-2027
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Harvard Business School
Online12-2028
Associate of Science - Business Management
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN06-2012
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Senior High School
Bloomington06.2006
Skills
- Productive Time Management
- Honesty and Integrity
- Reliable and Responsible
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Customer relationships
- Friendly and Enthusiastic
- Quick Learner and Self Motivated
- ERP Systems: Proficient in SAP and NetSuite
- Process improvements
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
Timeline
General Manager
Bruegger's Bagels
05.2025 - 12.2025
Branch Manager
Continental Battery Systems
04.2024 - 05.2025
Branch Manager / TSM
Hormann, LLC
04.2022 - 04.2024
Warehouse Supervisor
OSI Batteries
04.2013 - 04.2022
Assistant General Manager
Papa Murphy's
12.2006 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Senior High School
Certificate - Management Essentials
Harvard Business School
Certificate - Leadership Principles
Harvard Business School
Certificate - Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School
Certificate - Organizational Leadership
Harvard Business School
Associate of Science - Business Management
Normandale Community College