Thomas Heppner

Energetic Operations Leader

Belton, Missouri, United States

About

I thrive in a creative environment collaborating with others. Problem solving and innovating, constantly seeking a challenging environment. I am continually working to develop and grow myself and those around me.

Experience

  • Founder, Owner at TH Holsters, LLC
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 6 mos

    TH Holsters was founded in 2015 in a garage in Kansas City, stemming from my love of design and engineering. I have a passion for shooting sports and wanted to have quality gear that wouldn't break the bank. So, I started designing and making my own gear. TH Holsters was founded on exactly that. Our mission is to create quality gear at an affordable price for all shooting skill levels. ​ ​ All of our products are meticulously engineered and tested to ensure superior quality and function.

  • Frontier Justice (4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director of Operations
      Aug 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Managed company P&L and KPIs Led deployment team - Successfully opened new location in Q4 2024 - Hired and trained new team - Managed on site GC and other vendors - Merchandised inventory and store set - Stayed onsite for 30+ days Managed special projects Fostered internal and external relationships Ensured compliance with internal departments and ATF

    • Operations Manager
      Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 · 7 mos

      Managed store operations Managed hazardous waste generation (49 CFR certified)

    • General Manager
      Mar 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr

      Managed a $6M+ 30k sqft retail space Responsible for operations and profitability of location Traveled to other locations to assist with staff training and development Improvements over 2021 - Total Expense decreased 10.1% - Controllable Expense decreased 9.2% - Personnel Expense decreased 4.6% - Designs department sales increased 22% Staff Development - Trained and developed 2 individuals that were recruited to join the corporate team - 5 team members have been promoted into leadership roles in the organization

  • Examinetics (4 yrs 9 mos)
    • Fabrication and Maintenance Technician
      Apr 2015 - Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      • Prepared metal pieces for welding, including shearing, notching, and bending of materials • Assembled and installed walls, floor, cabinetry, ceiling, and doors on customized units • Installed electrical wiring for lights, switches, outlets, and audio visual • Assembled new testing equipment, including fabrication and installation of electrical components • Responsible for exterior and interior maintenance of +20,000 sq. ft. facility on +2 acres of ground

    • Summer Intern
      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

      As the Summer Intern for Examinetics I held the following duties: AutoCAD Drafter • Transferred hard copy two-dimensional drawings, work plans, and models into digital CAD files • Worked with production team to modify and improve existing drawings • Produced three-dimensional models of fabrication parts to facilitate efficient design and assembly • Created digital filing system to efficiently organize hundreds of drawings Specialty Equipment Design, Installation, and Calibration Specialist • Installed and performed diagnostic testing on medical equipment on customized mobile units • Participated in the design of testing equipment that enabled communication in over 30 different languages • Documented processes and created Standard Operating Procedures for the installation of equipment Business Process Review – Equipment and Supplies Distribution Center • Reviewed legacy processes and made recommendation to be more efficient and reduce costs • Implemented new communication process to improve accuracy and reduce shipping errors • Trained new employees on new processes and Standard Operating Procedures Fabrication and Maintenance Technician (April 2015 to present) • Prepared metal pieces for welding, including shearing, notching, and bending of materials • Assembled and installed walls, floor, cabinetry, ceiling, and doors on customized units • Installed electrical wiring for lights, switches, outlets, and audio visual • Assembled new testing equipment, including fabrication and installation of electrical components • Responsible for exterior and interior maintenance of +20,000 sq. ft. facility on +2 acres of ground