Jimmy Gabany

Extreme Networks (2023 - Present)

Leads the vendor operations team for the company product division, enhancing process efficiency and execution. Through strategic sourcing, improved procurement practices, risk and competitive assessments, supplier consolidation, and performance management, the department realized more than a 10% cost savings.

Specializes in advancing corporate governance and risk management by refining vendor onboarding processes to meet corporate legal standards and objectives. Ensures strict adherence to contracts and policies to minimize risks and champions spending transparency through analytical oversight, leading to more efficient expenditure management.

Manages over $100 million in vendor contract expenditures, securing over $10 million in savings for the current fiscal year through adept partnership building, financial strategy, and contract negotiation skills, demonstrating significant fiscal stewardship and impact.

The Ursa Major Group (2009 - Present)

Elemental Race Timing: Boasts over 15 years of professional race timing experience, delivering accurate and reliable endurance event services. With expertise as an RRCA Certified Race Director, the role has involved managing hundreds of races, focusing on safety, efficient organization, and active participant engagement to ensure events meet the highest standards.

Ursa Major Events: Showcases demonstrated expertise in orchestrating corporate events, from intimate executive meetings to expansive conferences. Exceptional organizational skills, precision, and effective budget management characterize the approach. Proficient in negotiating with vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams, and leveraging innovative technologies to enhance event experiences, consistently exceeding client expectations and creating memorable, brand-aligned events that captivate audiences and strengthen business connections.

Elemental Running: Holding certifications from RRCA, USATF, and UESCA, brings over 15 years of coaching expertise to athletes of all levels. The comprehensive background includes developing personalized training programs, providing motivational support, and employing the latest coaching techniques to assist athletes in realizing their running goals.

GeekEx (2021 - 2023)

Led operations across a diverse portfolio of companies, attaining operational excellence in various industries and markets, boosting profit margins by over 20% in the first year through strategic operational and financial optimizations.

Established operational efficiencies, achieving a 25% reduction in costs in the first year by engaging with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders to create and execute innovative strategies.

Orchestrated the production of over a dozen premier B2B events in the US and Europe, focusing on educational and networking opportunities tailored for marketers, affiliate marketers, direct-to-consumer brands, lead generation specialists, and high-net-worth individuals.

CLS Holdings USA (2020 - 2021)

IDirected and led a diverse team to develop top-tier products in the Nevada and New Mexico markets, consistently achieving rankings in the top 10% across multiple categories.

Implemented data analytics to optimize supply chain operations, earning a monthly inventory variance of less than 0.1% on a million-dollar-plus monthly inventory.

Consistently met all operational KPIs, exhibiting financial accountability and successfully leading contract management and negotiation efforts. Overhauled the hardware and raw product procurement strategies, resulting in a gross margin increase of over 50%.

Natural Medicine Nevada (2017 - 2020)

Strategically positioned the Fuse brand as Nevada's top-selling product, combining intelligent operational and financial management with cross-departmental collaboration for comprehensive vendor operations and budget management.

Led the $6 million phase one and $4 million phase two projects of a cultivation and production facility, ensuring complete audit compliance from the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) and showcasing advanced project management skills.

Conducted contract negotiations, effectively handling master service agreements (MSAs), pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs), resulting in favorable terms and amendments for the company.

Mjardin Services (2015 - 2017)

Delivered significant growth in wholesale operations during Nevada's cannabis legalization, enhancing supply chain efficiencies by 10x to 50x. Achieved a 50% increase in revenue, exceeding a monthly recurring run rate of $6MM, demonstrating strategic business acumen and strong negotiation skills in contract management.

Fostered a positive work environment, resulting in a low personnel turnover rate of less than 8% across all facilities. Facilitated seamless cross-departmental collaboration among multiple companies under the MJardin umbrella, showcasing effective leadership in driving cross-functional teams.

Exhibited proficiency in strategic sourcing and risk management, aligning supply chain operations with revenue growth objectives. Played a vital role in vendor evaluation, selection, and performance management, contributing to overall operational success.