Experience

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  Valvoline

  Sept 1999 - now

  Progressively demanding decision-making positions overseeing day-to-day operations for a multi-region territory overseeing 32 store locations. Drive operational excellence initiatives and build leverage through tactical partnerships and process improvement—provide vision and direction in developing and executing business strategies. • Supervise 42 direct employees and 320 hourly employees with staffing, training, and performance evaluation responsibilities.• Played an instrumental role during the merger and acquisition of seven new locations.• Successfully managed all aspects of the business including P&L, budgeting, regulatory compliance, inventory control, new franchise onboarding generating $34 million in annual revenue.• Manage $33 million budget—responsible for resource planning and allocation of funds.• Report directly to the Regional Director—present financial review to the executive team. • Oversee vendor selection/relations, SLA’s, RFPs, and overall negotiations.• Work closely with the marketing team in developing marketing collateral including pricing structure.• Manage key performance indicators (KPI), lead all operating segments, and accountable for overall performance. • Provide leadership in advancing the capacity and capabilities of the services and products offered.• Developed area profit plans and taught Service Center Manager how to increase revenue and manage operating expenses.• Audited and implemented EH&S initiatives and drive safety awareness.o Chairman’s Award—Responsible Care, 2008o Consistently maintain “Zero Safety Incident Culture” Show less

  • Market Manager

    Jan 2013 - now

  • Area Manager II

    Sept 1999 - Jan 2013