Depot General Manager- Equipment Delivery and Install- Equipment Repair- Product Distribution- Warehousing - Route Management - Fleet Management

– Develop and execute initiatives associated with the sale of property maintenance services. – Prospect, develop, and retain relationships with business owners, property managers and other key decision makers. – Grew monthly revenues 290% from May 2023 to October 2024.– Directly contributed to onboarding over 100 new customers, from May 2023 to October 2024.- Received highest award in the Surface Experts franchise system for modeling the company market strategy, September 2024.

Alliance Bus Group, a leading bus distributor, provides everything from passenger vans to large motor-coaches.– Develop and execute initiatives associated with the sale of transportation solutions.– Prospect, develop, and retain relationships with business owners and leaders that utilize buses to meet their business transportation needs. Participate in custom bus design, e.g., medical labs, mobile hair salons, and command centers for law enforcement.– Grew revenues 71% prior to the pandemic. – Won two major accounts; the companies had been coveted prospects for years.

Grindmaster / Cecilware manufactures dispensing equipment for hot, cold, and frozen beverages as well as a complementary foodservice equipment line. The company was acquired by Electrolux in 2017.– Led a team of 12 customer service reps and technical service reps. – In charge of Call Center Operations, including processing of inbound sales orders for equipment and parts, and processing of $2M of warranty repairs for Technical Service needs– Assisted in the development and presentation of company sales initiatives to customers.– Managed 250+ authorized service agents performing work on behalf of the company.

Swisher provides commercial cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, foodservice and laundry products, restroom hygiene programs, and other related products and services. Purchased by Ecolab in 2015; sold to Enviro-Master in 2016.– Hired to start supply chain operations. Added sales and service, as well as deliveries, after 18 months.– Led supply chain, sales and service, and delivery operations with 18 direct reports and 50+ indirect. Distributed cleaning products through 44 warehouse locations in the Eastern USA.– Drove costs and wastes out of operations while improving quality. In Miami, for instance, implemented process improvements; reduced shrink from $1M to less than $100K.– Repaired and distributed commercial dishwashing equipment at three regional remanufacturing centers.– Repaired, placed, and installed company-owned equipment in customer locations.

Gekay Sales and Service supplies and services beverage and vending machines.– Led a team of 100+ people; headcount remained approximately the same during tenure.– Grew revenues from $7M to $12M in two years. Moved the company from the red to black during tenure. Sold to senior executives at Coke, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper.– Developed and implemented sales objectives and initiatives.– Leadership in the plant for repair / refurbishment of beverage dispensing equipment and parts.– Oversaw HR, IT, Marketing, Inventory Management, and Shipping / Receiving.

Coca-Cola Bottling, the largest bottler of Coca-Cola in the USA, had a revenue of more than $5 billion in 2020.Senior Director, Equipment Services | 2002 – 2010 | Charlotte, North Carolina – Led Equipment Technical Services function including 480 people throughout the southeast USA. Managed $75M annual operating budget and a $12M to $25M capital equipment budget to support customer agreements. – Grew service revenue from $3M to $8M in about five years.– Led the overall management, performance, strategy, and planning for our outsourcing and vendor management operations. Oversaw performance of approximately 75 partners and multiple sites.– Developed strategic plans for long-term effectiveness in procurement, remanufacturing, equipment delivery, and equipment repair.– Developed, tracked, and executed annual business plans to ensure that equipment services achieved desired results and met key objectives in the areas of cost, quality, and service.– Led labor rate and service negotiations with key customers (The Coca-Cola Company) and other potential revenue sources to ensure the continued growth of equipment services revenue.– Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers.– Trained and developed Equipment Services personnel to ensure building of capacity and talent.– Served as a member on various committees including Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Leadership Council; Supply Chain Excellence Committee; Coca-Cola Sales and Services Commodity Council; and Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Capital Committee.Early Career at Coca-Cola Bottling– Technical Services Field Director | 2001 – 2002 | Charlotte, North Carolina – Technical Services Division Manager | 1999 – 2001 | Nashville, Tennessee– Technical Services Vend Center Manager | 1996 – 1999 | Columbus, Georgia– Sales Route Supervisor | 1989 – 1996 | Albany, Georgia