Car Keys Express is a global leader in discount, automotive key replacement for businesses and consumers. The company invented the world's first Universal Car Remote and Universal Car Keys and is the only company that manufactures a full line of aftermarket versions of modern car keys, like remote keys and smart keys. Car Keys Express offers a complete line of retail-friendly solutions to allow retailers to build a key replacement program or enhance an existing program. Car Care Express, a division of Car Keys Express, offers mobile vehicle reconditioning service for businesses and consumers. Founded in 2002, Car Keys Express is continually recognized for excellence in the industry, winning Inc. Magazine’s, “Inc. 5000” in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, AAPEX "Best New Product" Award in 2015, EY Entrepreneur of the Year® for Manufacturing in 2017, and EnterpriseCorp’s FAST Innovation Award Winner in 2017, among others.

-Direct field technicians throughout the Southwest US servicing regional and national accounts-Market and account development leading to a 75% YOY territory growth. Managed district PnL-Directly responsible for several national accounts

-Provide operational leadership of Los Angeles Airport regional fleet profit center-Labor, customer and asset management duties-Achieved exceptional ranking on company metrics

• Responsible for total operational success and financial profitability across all functional areas including operations, marketing, sales, maintenance, risk management, fleet and commercial vehicles • Deliver company programs, initiatives and solutions within the city of a multi-branded rental operation• Successfully reduced operating expenses by $2.5M YOY while delivering positive KPI’s• Mentored and developed 8 direct reports, total staff 115 employees• Motivated and lead management team to exceed business plan goals. • Liaison between City officials and Los Angeles World Airport in ConRac planning• Successfully navigated Southern CA operations through company bankruptcy proceedings

• Manage and improve the operational and revenue performance of the territory• Support and grow territory by coaching and training of operators/dealers to increase inside and outside sales, revenue and profitability• Act as liaison between dealers/operators and company management regarding operational, financial and inventory concerns• Audit agency operators performance through dealer performance reviewsSupply Chain Manager• Provide oversight and guidance to the Avis and Budget Maintenance and Damage operations• Partner with operations management team to develop and implement programs, practices and solutions to attain business objectives• Manage automotive damage and repairs• Manage vendor relationships to verify that vehicles are repaired in accordance with damage appraisals and ensure all repairs are properly documented in accordance to company standards.• Review and submit proposals to/from vendors to ensure the timely turnaround of damaged vehicles in the most cost-effective manner• Make recommendations on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures relating to the Supply Chain function

• Facilitate fleet logistics and operations of multi-state locations• Support and assist location managers in achieving optimal performance• Serve as liaison between senior management and branch managers• Create and execute action plans to drive revenue and maintain profitability

• Achieve company objectives for sales and profit performance within the Center Network• Direct supervision of 16 team members, including responsibility for: Hiring of all team members and assistant managers and monitoring new hire orientation procedures • Train and evaluate the efficiency and productivity of team members by establishing performance standards and objectives; conducting regular Operations Reviews and Performance Appraisals and making recommendations for wage increases and promotions• Monitor and direct marketing activities in and out of center to achieve sales objectives

• Direct P & L over multiple profit centers• Direct responsibility for 16 locations in the Western US• Responsible for employee development, quality control, production scheduling and cost analysis. Navigated region through company dissolution

Daily operational responsibilities for company's largest operation:Fleet Management; Operations; Sales; Training/Coaching; Full servicebussing dept; Yield/Revenue management; Operate Payless Car Rentalfranchise within the same operation

• Outside sales and account acquisition• Supervised 2 Area Managers and outside sales force• Achieved several company sales honors. • Direct supervision of all centers, including responsibility for sales, productivity, inventory control and SQAMD regulations

Oversee sales and operational success for Los Angeles County. 8 locations, $2mm+ revenue. Duties included creating growth and expansion opportunities via strategic alliances. Fleet management, sales training/coaching, B2B sales/marketing, account acquisition, property acquisition and employee development. Replacement rental market. Achieved sales award for highest grossing area