Dean Taylor Email & Phone Number

Palo Alto, California, United States

“Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We believe there is a more responsible way to explore the world and are determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one.We designed our emissions-freeElectric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what’s possible. We hope they inspire you to do the same.”

Cupertino, California, United States

As a Global Installation Manager, I am accountable for managing requests for proposals, on-boarding, training and qualifying all global fixture/installation vendors. I execute key projects, including steering worldwide training workshops and supervising installations of fixtures/shops. Here, I develop enduring partnerships with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with program strategies and best practices. I conduct quarterly site audits and participate in new program pilots. Also, I act as an active liaison for eliminating global priority 1 installation issues by pinpointing causes and driving change management activities.♦ Led global onboarding, development, and implementation of 27 channel installation vendors for six active programs to complete multiple fixture installations across all channel locations.♦ Managed 50+ RFPs through collaboration with corporate procurement team and in-Geo teams to source and onboard install vendors for seven programs globally.♦ Delivered strategic direction and onsite support for first critical installations across 15 locations while implementing solutions to improve overall efficiency, visibility, and quality.♦ Launched seven new fixture programs worldwide.♦ Developed and introduced a new streamlined training process, used with all installation vendors globally.

Cupertino, California, United States

During this tenure at Apple, I spearheaded cross-functional teams of up to 600 staff members at a time to realize the vision and strategy of Apple retail stores. I nurtured global working relationships with field teams, corporate partners, and vendors to ensure the provision of the highest standards. I launched all high-touch events at global flagship stores in close collaboration with events, marketing, video, PR, and executive teams. I drove key initiatives and programs that support business growth across various areas. Also, I managed the logistics of 500+ deliveries, special item deliveries, and Apple Marketing materials. I organized seven large Mentor on-boarding seminars, encompassing training facility, supplies, refreshments, presentation content, special guest speakers, transportation, and accommodation.♦ Managed all phases of project lifecycle for opening, remodeling, and relocation of 62 Apple stores in addition to 15 flagship Apple retail stores and three global flagships in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago.♦ Influenced phasing plans for minimum impact on operational efficiencies during construction phases.♦ Developed schedules for 130+ individual projects that worked with and incorporated needs of teams from construction, merchandising, PR, operations, and events.♦ Managed and facilitated walk-through of selected new store locations with Apple executive leaders such as Tim Cook and Angela Ahrends.♦ During New Store Openings, fulfilled needs of special activities for PR, Media, and Events teams by facilitating photo shoots, video recording sessions, and live events with up to 5000+ attendees.

London, United Kingdom

I was designated to maintain and preserve 30+ Apple retail stores across the UK impacting thousands of staff members and millions of customers annually. I supervised vendors' performance to achieve new store opening standards across regions. I was able to combine my efforts with procurement teams to source new maintenance and cleaning vendors with an annual business of $3+M. I handled on average 500+ 'tickets' and escalations per month along with addressing repair requests and emergencies processed through the service channel system. I onboarded vendors and trained all members of the new Apple leadership teams.♦ Introduced an extensive schedule that led to boosting efficiency and minimizing costs.♦ Improved vendor quality, enhanced turnaround times, and delivered solutions to resolve complex issues.

Manchester, United Kingdom

As a Leader of Apple Stores in Manchester, I provided strategic guidance, training, and mentorship to a store team of over 165 people. I leveraged key RedZone tools to evaluate success in performance metrics. I developed careers for 14 specialists while tracking activities in RedZone and delivering support and real-time feedback. I managed a store with annual sales of over $50+M along with an operations team of 10 staff for maintaining an on-hand inventory of over 20000 items with daily deliveries of 5 - 10 pallets of stock. I steered four recruitment drives with 150+ attendees, offering positions to 60+ people. I created 260+ staff schedules for a team of 165 people while supervising monthly payroll for all staff with 500+ edits required monthly.♦ Headed planning and launch of various significant products across the northern UK market, exceeding sale targets.♦ Conducted five inventory audits, which resulted in the reduction of weekly shrink/theft/loss from 2.5% to 0.4%.

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