Wynston Estis

Co-op Retail Support
Wynston Estis Consulting

wynstonestis@columinate.coop
608-215-4165

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Areas of Expertise:

Project management for store resets, remodels, expansion and startup
Operations optimization to improve or restore profitability
Systems analysis and personnel assessment that strengthens operations
General Manager development and support
Over 20 years working with Natural and Mixed product Co-ops to create a culture to become the leading service in the market

Experience:

Led many co-op’s through turnaround efforts to address areas of failing performance in operations; merchandising and promotion; financial systems; marketing and owner outreach; and board monitoring of financial and general manager performance
Partnered with co-ops that were able to successfully attract and hire a talented new general manager
Merchandise stores to address product flow, labor efficiency and optimum product mix to support maximum sales sustainability

As our interim general manager, Wynston’s exceptional supervisory and leadership skills led a store/staff/owner “turnaround” that resulted in improved profits and increased owner enrollment – quickly accomplishing what most businesses take years to achieve.

Mona Harmon-Bowman, Director, Fiddleheads Food Co-op

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