Cody Schulz

A talented and versatile operations leader, adept at collaborating cross functionally with multiple resources and
synchronizing efforts to improve processes and meet organizational revenue goals. Intuitive leader, skilled at identifying
the strengths of others and leveraging those talents to guide them in their career development and build a bench of future
organizational leaders. Exceptional interpersonal skills used to promote teamwork and lead collaboration within work
teams. Masterful at developing continuous improvement strategies and providing a clear vision on the optimal course
for execution while anticipating potential problems along the way. Established a reputation for professionalism and
consistently delivering calm leadership with great equanimity during stressful situations. Tenacious in following through
with commitments and owning responsibilities.

District Operations Manager January 2021 - December 2024
Kibble Equipment LLC, Sioux Falls, SD
• Team Leadership | Revenue Growth. Directed operational activities across multiple dealership locations while
spearheading the focus on strengthening revenue growth and increasing operational efficiencies.
• Operations | Program Management. Provided oversight of service departments, administrative tasks, facility
management, training programs, fleet management, recruiting, and executing customer service initiatives.
• Performance Management | Training. Evaluated staff performance, provided coaching and mentoring to enhance
their career development. Facilitated the onboarding and training of new personnel.
Service Manager December 2019 - December 2021
Kibble Equipment LLC, Garretson, SD
• Leadership | Expense Control. Supervised a team of 10 service technicians, leading them to improved production
and higher engagement levels, resulting in an increase in their technician efficiency ratings while lowering lost
billable hours and decreasing expenses.
• Sales & Revenue Growth. Inherited a struggling group of technicians and built them into an engaged team of
professionals that increased labor sales by over 13% and enhanced net profit by over 15% for two consecutive years.
• Elevator Manager February 2017 - February 2019
Central Farmer’s COOP, Marion, SD
• Leadership | Process Improvement. Responsible for the supervision and training of up to 10 direct reports. Provided
direction and planning in the execution of facility operations while ensuring safety and quality improvements.
Coordinated the unloading of shipments, identifying challenges and implemented changes to improve.

High School graduate. Effective leader for over 30 years.