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Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Grew company sales from $13,000,000 to $67,000,000 annually by empowering managers to lead with an entrepreneurial spirit.• Directed the retail growth of our company from 9 to 27 locations through strategic acquisitions.• Lead a team of 405 employees with a 91% employee retention rate.• Improved operation efficiencies 84% by leveraging emerging technology and deploying large scale IT projects to maximize productivity.• Minimized potential risk factors by managing, developing, and implementing workers’ compensation, safety and loss control programs while managing a company fleet of 232 vehicles.• Developed internal retail and wholesale sales and marketing programs that were implemented by other NAPA Auto Parts ownership groups nationwide.• Board member of the Automotive Aftermarket Benefits Alliance and negotiated health benefits for thousands of team members across the country.

Irwin, Pa

+ Worked closely with physicians, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and hospitals to provide home care and hospice services to patients and their families. + Grew assigned region 112%.

Cleveland, Oh

+ Managed 162 employees with P&L responsibility in a $42 million store.+ Opened a new store in a new market and exceeded sales projections by 21% in year one.

Valley City, Oh

+ Successfully launched commercial vehicle product line in North America. + Grew from 5 distributors to 574 distributors and $8 million of new sales in 11 months.

Cleveland, Oh

Worked to grow distribution through new stores, store changeovers and Integrated Business Solutions.

Elyria, Oh

+ Developed marketing programs for OE and Aftermarket channels, provided sales teams with incentive programs, contract negotiations and analytics.+ Recognized by Global Aftermarket Sales Team with Outstanding Performance Award 2005.

Westbrook, Me

Worked closely with small business owners, and company owned NAPA Auto Parts store locations, to increase sales and market penetration throughout Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.

North Huntingdon, Pa

Lead a team at company owned Advance Auto Parts store location with P&L responsibility while attending college full-time.