Some people find business turnarounds a headache, but for me, I enjoy the challenge. Leading business transforamations throughout my career has significantly boosted bottom-line profits. My multifaceted leadership background makes a difference. I have a wealth of experience enhancing productivity and profitability by driving strategic revenue growth, operational excellence, and developing next-generation talent. ✅ HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP I belive effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership. High-performing teams are built by prioritizing motivation, collaboration, and mentorship, and cultivating relationships with key vendors for win-win growth opportunities With an adaptable leadership style, I use a consultative approach to coach and develop managers based on meeting them where they are at, focusing on their personal development needs. ✅ ACCOMPLISHED BUSINESS OWNER In 2017, I founded Blue Chip Retail Group with a mission to overhaul 26 underperforming 7-Eleven locations and five coin-operated laundromats. Success was driven by training and motivating store managers to improve business performance, and partnering with vendors to grow the business and control costs. My efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic ensured financial viability and operational continuity, showcasing my ability to navigate unprecedented business challenges effectively. Notable achievements include: ✔️Improved sales by 25% within 12 months and increased daily cash intake by 50%.✔️Achieved zero employee accidents for 24 months through rigorous workmen’s compensation compliance.✔️Introduced innovative marketing campaigns and services, boosting sales across key locations.✅ EXPERIENCED MARKET & OPERATIONS DIRECTORBefore Blue Chip Retail Group, I served as Market Manager and Operations Director at 7-Eleven, restoring 15 failing corporate stores to profitability within 18 months. Strategic initiatives and operational excellence earned the Chicago region the Market of the Year Sward in 2015 and 2016. This was achieved by cultivating and developning committed store managers, significantly improving franchise gross profit and operational efficiency. As the Operations and Finance leader for MCH LLC, I restructured operations, optimized business processes, restructured district managers into market manager roles, and built environmental compliance program. The result?✔️Grew chain store sales by 37%✔️increased company EBITDA 32%,✔️Decreased operating expenses 30%.Let's connect to discuss how I can bring value to your organization.
Blue Chip Retail Group
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Chief Operating OfficerBlue Chip Retail Group Nov 2017 - PresentResponsible for the executive management of more than 30 separate Blue Chip store locations across multiple sectors and industries, including 7-Eleven stores and laundromats. Supervise and direct the daily activities of assigned stores and franchise locations, ensuring consistent alignment with company values and best practices while driving steady business development and revenue growth. • Tasked with improving and overhauling 26 underperforming 7-Eleven locations and 5 coin-operated laundromats in order to restore acceptable levels of profitability and organizational excellence. • Manage the operations of more than 200 employees across two states, providing direction, support, constructive feedback, and example-based leadership as needed. • Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including HR activities, budgeting & resource allocation, regulatory compliance matters, personnel development, and sales & marketing initiatives.• Maintain a high level of operational efficiency and professional integrity at each assigned location. • Visit each location in person on a weekly basis in order to monitor performance and ensure alignment with all applicable financial goals. • Ensure each store maintains total compliance with all applicable government laws and regulations. • Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, vendors, and third-party business partners. Notable Achievement: • Successfully improved overall sales by more than 20% at all 5 laundromats.• Adroitly navigated unprecedented business challenges and obstacles while effectively keeping all locations financially viable and operational throughout the duration of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Market Manager, Heartland Division7-Eleven Oct 2013 - Oct 2017Irving, Tx, UsResponsible for managing and directing operations and personnel within the assigned region. Oversee daily activities as well as big-picture strategies for more than 140 stores in the tri-state area. Served as the primary link between headquarters and assigned corporate and franchise stores. Ensured all stores stayed up-to-date with company policies and protocols. • Served as a liaison between the headquarters and the area’s stores by making regular visits and interacting with management.• Managed 10 field consultants, each tasked with providing financial consultation services as well as merchandising support to 8 to 14 locations in order to improve overall store profitability and efficiency. • Developed and implemented effective and innovative operational practices in order to ensure that each store ran smoothly and met/exceeded all projected revenues and sales estimates. • Collaborated closely with senior management personnel in order to grow market share, improve customer experience, and drive business development. • Cultivated and grew a strong team of committed store managers in order to reliably maintain profit margins and ensure the effective implantation of business plans. • Advised and consulted with more than 65 different franchises.Notable Achievement: • Successfully restored 15 failing corporate stores to expected levels of profitability and organizational efficiency within 18 months. -
Director, Concentrated Market Roll-Out And Merchandising7-Eleven Mar 2010 - Oct 2013Irving, Tx, UsPlanned, directed, and oversaw all areas pertaining to the implementation of an innovative store remodeling program encompassing the installation of new Hot Food and Coffee programs in individual store locations. Managed an operating budget of approximately $110M, ensuring all market roll-out efforts were executed in line with corporate objectives and within budgetary requirements. Maintained additional marketing/advertising budgets of $8M - $10M for annual roll-outs each year. • Provided leadership and direction to four direct reports overseeing installation operations for store locations throughout the country. • Coordinated all phases of program construction, marketing/advertising, merchandising, implementation, training initiatives, financial reporting, and results analysis with a core focus on the achievement of at least a 15% Return on Investment (ROI) per project. • Oversaw the execution of 1,100 individual roll-outs in 2011 (reached 15% ROI) and 400 in 2012 with 3,000 slated for implementation in 2013; average spend per store of approximately $170K plus marketing/training expenses. • Facilitated and conducted mission-critical meetings throughout the implementation process.• Coordinated and conducted Food & Beverage (F&B) seminars prior to location roll-outs to provide franchisees with hands-on training in equipment utilization as well as best practices for proper machine maintenance. • Worked closely with Financial Planning Department on a quarterly basis to compile project data (completed and in-process roll-outs) for executive committee review. • Conducted final interviews and participating in the decision-making process regarding new hires. Led quarterly project update/financial review meetings with Executive Committee (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.). Notable Achievement: • Program received significant recognition as the most aggressive convenience store remodel and merchandising execution initiative in the industry to date at time of employment.
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Vice President, Operations & FinanceMhc Apr 2007 - Mar 2010Held total operational, P&L, fiscal, and strategic steering responsibility for daily operations across 20 separate convenience store/gas station locations. Oversaw field operations, internal office personnel, and Construction & Facilities Department operations. Direct report to company President. Notable Achievements: • Aggressively grew chain store sales by 37% within a two-year period while simultaneously increasing company Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) by 32% and decreasing operating expenses by 30%. • Streamlined various business processes through the execution of a comprehensive restructuring of operations. • Spearheaded the implementation of an enhanced software platform (PDI Enterprise) to provide management with better insight into individual store operations, inventory control, financial accounting, and Point-of-Sale (POS) data within a six-month period. • Established improved category management and space planning standards to maximize gross profit margins and promote a more positive shopping experience for customers. • Championed the launch of a new coffee bar program encompassing new equipment, marketing strategies, merchandising plans, and construction layouts from conception to completion within 16 weeks.
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Vice President Client Services And Field OperationsHub Group Distribution Services Aug 2000 - Dec 2006Oversaw Client Services, Installation Support Group (call center), and Field Operations with direct accountability for supervising and delegating tasks to 40 Full-Time Employees (FTEs). Additional oversight responsibility included the company Logistics Group and Distribution Center, supporting LTL, TL, Intermodal, and Warehouse Pick & Pack operations. Reported directly to the President of the company. Notable Achievements: • Personally managed client relations for the Philip Morris account (valued at $40M) to ensure complete client satisfaction and ongoing maintenance of a profitable business relationship. • Conceptualized and executed new business development initiatives to secure new project-based commitments with key customers including Kraft Foods, Image Works, RTC Industries, Harbor Industries, and HEB stores. • Charged with account management/servicing for a wide range of prominent organizations within the client base including U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Walmart Stores, Sears, Dollar General, XM Radio, Coca-Cola, • Quaker/Gatorade, Citibank, The Home Depot, Disney Home Video, Burger King, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Blockbuster Video and Radio Shack.
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Division Vice President, Field OperationsNews America Marketing Mar 1999 - Jul 2000New York, New York, Us -
Director Client ServicesNews America Marketing Jun 1998 - Mar 1999New York, New York, Us
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Senior Account Manager, MerchandisingNews America Marketing Jul 1996 - Jun 1998New York, New York, Us
Gregory Evans Education Details
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Ithaca CollegePolitical Science
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Gregory Evans works for Blue Chip Retail Group
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Gregory Evans's current role is District Manager | Regional Director | Expert in Strategic Planning, Operations Management, and Market Expansion | Driving Profitable Growth in Competitive Markets | Convenience, Retail, Food, and Beverage.
What schools did Gregory Evans attend?
Gregory Evans attended Ithaca College.
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