Ed Ariniello

Adjunct Instuctor - Business Management - Organizational Leadership @ George Fox University

About

A life of service to others, the communities we live, work, and play in, through: Humility - Service - Love. I bring a high level of respect, communication, and follow-through while creating a positive difference in any environment at any level. I am an experienced professional, a hands-on leader with a passion for people, purpose, process, and performance. I serve, train, teach, and coach people and teams in their pursuit of excellence. I bring innovation in brand value, sustainable ROI. People say I follow and lead people in a way that makes them proud to become their very best. Over 25 years of experience and learning - leading and growing people, business units and businesses in a variety of arenas. My journey has included business operations, process improvement, finance, marketing, purchasing, logistics, sales, human resources, leadership & employee development in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and related areas. Well versed in small, medium, and large size business; startups, restructures, rebranding, and M & A processes. I bring excellence in communication and collaboration, innovation, and a wide range of knowledge, skills, and experience. I have been a vital part of many community non-profit successes. I have extensive training as well as having earned a B.A. in Management & Organizational Leadership and an MBA in Finance at George Fox University.

Country

United States

City

Sherwood

Industry

Consumer Services

Skill

Investment Research, Investment Strategies, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Analytical Skills, Financial Planning, Business Analysis, Coaching, Brand Development, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Law, Systems Management, Capital Budgeting, Key Metrics, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Business Process Improvement, Business Development, Customer Experience

Experience

Adjunct Instuctor - Business Management - Organizational Leadership

George Fox University

2025 - Present · 1 yr

Newberg, Oregon, United States

Principal Business Partner

Insight Business Partners, LLC

2009-6 - Present · 17 yrs 4 mos

Oregon, United States

• Collaborate with business managers to enhance organizational culture and ensure brand promise continuity. • Develop and implement strategies to improve customer experience, attraction and retention to drive performance across various sectors. •Consultative services in business operations, financial strategies, and process improvement, positively impacting management and front-line teams.

Regional Director of Operations

Coastal Farm & Ranch

2024-2 - 2024-12 · 11 mos

Pacific Northwest

President

US Outdoor

2017-6 - 2022-8 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Portland, Oregon U.S.A.

Leadership in brand management, strategic planning financial & operational management, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, human resources, organizational development, training & development, sales and customer service in the pursuit of providing the best people, service, brand value, performance and community support in the omni-channel retail marketplace. US Outdoor specialized in providing the best service and best products and total value in outdoor apparel, footwear, hiking, backpacking, climbing, travel, ski, snowboard, surf, sup, inflatable paddle, and related services.

Operational & Sales Leadership

Kaiser Permanente

2013-8 - 2016-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Kaiser Permanente Northwest

As a member of the management team, leading to deliver excellence in performance, quality service, care, safety and affordability. Selected to and successfuly lead in process streamlining and improvement in project management, staffing and labor relations, merchandising, training, internal and external customer service, reveune and gross margins. Strategically engage our people in creating a healthy team culture rooted in our organizational vision, mission and values of being a great place to work and deliver a quality, safe and affordable care experience. Apply extensive experience and skills in the application of effective practices in team development capable of consistently executing on our brand promise through our people, operational effectiveness and excellence in service delivery.

Vice President Operations

Patron Company /Patronstore.com

2010-2 - 2012-11 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Portland, Oregon

Responsible for business and retail operations,human resources,customer service and business development. Provided strategic design, planning, development and execution of The Patron Store business concept. As a member of the founding team, designed and built The Patron Store working model including; systems, functions, processes, operating structure, service, sales and marketing models. Implemented and lead strategies and execution in; company operations, human resources, account management, customer service, sales, marketing, process improvement, project management. Lead key developments in delivering sound program development, service, human resources and team development initiatives.

Vice President of Operations, COO

G.I. Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More, GIJOES.COM

1996-5 - 2009-6 · 13 yrs 2 mos

Wilsonville, Oregon

Direct Responsibilities included: Company & Retail Operations, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales and Customer Serivce.. Within these capacities specifically responsible for: Strategic planning and forcasting, brand delivery, organizational culture, qualty, process improvement, project managment, change management, customer service, sales, marketing, recruiting, talent management, training, compensation, merger & acqusition management, new market development, vendor relations, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, distribution, loss prevention, store design, construction, specialty and food services, community relations and outreach.