Connor Gilliland
Education
Dual Bachelor of Science, Management, and International Studies Spring 2022
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University, Logan, UT GPA 3.7
Emphasis in Operations Management
Emphasis in Peace and Security
Member, Huntsman Scholars Program
Legacy Scholarship
Work Experience
Hewlett Packard Inc.
U.S. Business Planner April 2022 – Present
Owns PC sales forecasting, CRM (Client Relationship Management) tool and segment sales rosters Responsible for Sales Coverage, Quota, and Compensation Plan design and deployment
Oversees US account coverage and sales rep assignments
Conducts and summarizes complex data and business analyses to develop business plans
Constructs reporting and analytic financial models, utilizing data from a variety of sources, with minimal direction
Defines the metrics required to measure business performance, and compares actual data to forecasted values.
Executes market research projects, gathers intelligence on current industry and competitors, customer/partner trends, and summarizes research findings tailored to evolving business needs.
Works with cross-functional teams to facilitate the data collection and performance measurement process, and escalates issues as necessary.
Makes contributions to research and analyses on priority projects within established guidelines
Ad-hoc business reporting, modeling, and special projects
Outdoor Programs Bikes Shop
Head Shop Technician August 2021 – April 2022
Overhaul and deep clean the rental bike fleet
Help fit and educated potential renters about basic bike care
Source new bikes to add to the rental fleet
Work with third party vendors and distributors to find parts.
Create a curriculum to train other employees in the shop on how to perform tune-ups and other maintenance.
REI Co-op
Retail Sales Specialist September 2020 – August 2021
Assist department in providing customer services and promoting an inclusive environment.
Train and lean current trends and emerging technologies in a variety of departments, including action sports, footwear and clothing.
Help customers by picking packing and shipping out orders made online.
Assemble repair and tune bikes and enter them into REI’s database.
Leadership Experience
Project Management
Developed and lead a cross organizational team to create a report on a core business process that is instrumental in tracking process for multiple objectives in the HP’s Five-Year Plan.
Lean Committee
A committee that follows the principles of lean to add value to our customers, while eliminating the seven wastes though techniques like, push inventories and A3 plans.
Shingo Club Treasurer for USU Chapter
Helped organize certifications and pay travel expenses for speakers who would come to campus and share insight on how to achieve operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, Excel certified (2021)
Taken college level classes on SQL python and github
Near fluent in Spanish language, 12 years studying
Working towards a certification as a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma