Andrew Craw

Experience

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  CSK Auto

  Sept 1989 - Sept 2001

  District Manager
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  Bridgestone Americas

  Sept 2001 - May 2005

  General Manager
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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  May 2005 - May 2009

  Store Operations Manager
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  Carquest Auto Parts

  May 2009 - Sept 2012

  Regional Director of Store Sales

  Leveraged professional expertise to manage all outside sales of auto parts for Nevada, Utah, and Idaho. Directed and mentored team of sales professional to administer automotive wholesale with approximately 7500 active accounts. Established and maintained strong relationships with key business leaders and owners, shop managers, and leaders. Formulated and executed effective sales strategies with aim of increasing operational productivity.Key Achievements/Contributions:● Developed network of independent repair facilities as part of TechNet program growing membership by over 300% in two years.● Fostered collaborative environment between store operations and sales team resulting in partnership approach to business. Show less

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  Advance Auto Parts

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2023

  OFFICER LEVEL MULTI UNIT, STRATEGIC LEADERwith comprehensive experience in• Team Leadership & Development• Retail Operations Leadership & Support• Organization Development• Sales Development • Turnarounds / Change Management• Motivating / Coaching / Mentoring• Talent Acquisition• Cost Reduction & Avoidance• Financial Analysis / Planning Results-driven, values-based leader, offering distinguished career in leading markets and departments to high-growth & optimal performance, driving continual growth and improvement in people, processes, and programs. Proven success in directing strategies within multiple functional areas including field operations, sales leadership, talent acquisition, training and organizational development. • Led development and implementation of employee performance and talent development resulting in improved productivity, engagement and retention• Drove substantial changes in new store / emerging market processes leading significant improvement in sales growth and operating income Show less Perform multiple operations, including implementing store program, managing inventory, and controlling expenses. Oversee 26 Advance Auto Parts and CARQUEST Auto Parts sites in three states with 250 Teammates. Hire and train district managers for continuous process and performance improvement. Ensure proper allocations of resources by managing budget. Set regional goals such as sales estimates and revenue projections.Key Achievements/Contributions:● Achieved award of District Manager of the Year for the West Coast Region 2021.● Authored GOLD Store Assessment for Exploris in 2021.● Co-authored Exploris Inventory process and best practices in 2020.● Accepted into Field Officer Development program in September 2016.● Developed number of General Managers for promotion to District Manager.● Ensured eight straight years of comparable store sales growth from 2014 to 2021.● Opened eight new locations as well as relocated seven additional sites, including two Hub locations. ● Led Speed Perks Consumer membership loyalty program for West Coast Region from 2017 to Q1 2022.● Converted 12 CARQUEST locations to Advance Auto Parts stores, while collaborating with corporate office field team to develop changes to conversion procedures for company. Show less

  • Vice President Operations

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • District Operations Manager / Regional Director of Operations

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2022
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  Wildcat Partners

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  Director of Operations

  Responsible for leading negotiations, budgeting, purchasing, and putting efficient workflows in place to maximize the company's productivity and performance. Develop long-term operational strategies, working closely with owners to meet company objectives.Develop process and proceedure for future company expansion. Train and Develop District Managers to oversee markets within the organization. Establish benefits portfolio and pay structure for new franchises.Built B2B relationships for Industry cross functional service within various automotive service industries. Show less

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  Parts ASAP

  Jan 2024 - now

  Distribution Manager

  Direct and Manage distribution for the Western United States. Leading our new state-of-the-art distribution network that will feature the most extensive selection of agricultural, construction, load handling and industrial parts in North America.