Owen McCormick — Operator, Builder, Category Owner

Certifications & Education

EDU
B.S. Business
Colorado State University Global (Cum Laude)
LSS
Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt Certified
OPS
HubSpot RevOps
Revenue Operations Certified
GA4
Google Analytics
Google Analytics 4 Certified
PMP
PMP
Exam Scheduled June 2026
AI
Anthropic AI
AI Fluency & MCP Certified
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Automation / Lead Management
Apollo → HubSpot Lead Sync
Voxitech (Sri Lankan AI Startup)

Automated lead scoring algorithm that prioritizes high-value prospects and syncs them to HubSpot instantly, eliminating manual handoff delays.

0%
Lost Leads
Same Day
Follow-Up
DoD
Contract Won
Python Apollo.io API Integration
FinTech / Automation
Automated Payout System
Trail Blazers LLC

Python & SQL system processing payments for 214 publishers, reducing manual work by 91.7% and eliminating data entry errors entirely.

91.7%
Less Manual
214
Publishers
0
Errors
Python SQL API Integration

Experience

A track record of leadership, strategic growth, and operational excellence across diverse industries.

May 2026 – June 2026

AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA)

Amazon Web Services, Boardman/Hermiston, OR

A 4-week, 120-hour hands-on program covering how to build, connect, power, and operate data centers. Worked with electrical, fiber, HVAC, and server systems. Earned OSHA 10 and AWS I2PA Certificate upon completion.

Apr 2026 – Present

Custom Millwork Fabricator

Rift Studios, Brooklyn, NY  (On Approved Leave for AWS Training)

Fabricating and installing custom built-in cabinets, shelving, and architectural millwork across residential and commercial properties in New York City. Working from a large fabrication shop in the Navy Yard to precise tolerances using blueprints, hand tools, and power tools.

Jan 2023 – Apr 2026

Sabbatical & Academic Focus

Rouen, France

Relocated to France after the exit of Trail Hazers. Studied French full time at Alliance Française in Rouen while completing a B.S. in Business Management remotely through Colorado State University Global. A few consulting projects came along the way, including helping a Sri Lankan AI startup build its US-market presence and work toward early DoD contracting conversations.

Jan 2019 – Dec 2023

Founder & Owner

Trail Hazers LLC, Washington, D.C.

Built an activewear and lifestyle brand to $2.56M ARR without outside funding, operating as solo founder before building a 6-person team. Owned every function: vendor relationships, purchasing, inventory, supply chain, e-commerce, and marketing. Sold the company profitably in 2023.

Sept 2018 – Aug 2019

Assistant Manager, Service Ops

Porsche Cars North America, Washington, DC

Proposed and personally implemented a pre-delivery road test protocol that was adopted facility-wide. The protocol proved effective enough that a new hire was brought in to backfill the original role. Supported a $20M+ annual service operation serving the dealership's highest-value clients.

Mar 2017 – Feb 2018

Operations Coordinator

Utah Olympic Park, Park City, UT

Coordinated floor operations during nationally televised Olympic Qualifier events covering ski jumping, bobsled, and luge. Managed staff logistics, crowd flow, and safety across high-stakes competition weekends.

Jan 2015 – Feb 2017

Special Projects Coordinator

The Lifshutz Companies, San Antonio, TX

Embedded in daily operations on a mixed-use historic property redevelopment project. Coordinated vendor access, tracked deliveries, conducted site walkthroughs, and assisted with permit filings and expense reporting.

Off the Clock

I also make music.

ZEN0 · Producer · Multi-instrumentalist