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Operated 11 full service retail automotive service centers. Led administrative support teams including human resources and accounts payable and re-engineered processes to increase efficiency. Authored financial and management reports. Oversaw the transition to new point of sale and accounting systems. Evaluated business development opportunities. Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts.

Authored financial reporting and ensured adherence to annual budget for the non-profit association responsible for group marketing and advertising of Minnesota Precision Tune Auto Care franchisees. Implemented in-house Google Adwords Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaign management with 30 active campaigns generating over 32,000 customer calls.

Collaborated with Senior Vice President of Marketing to direct a multi-million dollar budget to drive traffic to 260 centers in the United States. Communicated PMF plans and accomplishments to verify alignment with franchisee objectives.

• Guided franchisees on managing, operating, and promoting Precision Tune Auto Care centers. • Coordinated presentations, regional meetings, quarterly and on-demand training, business reviews, best practice roundtables, on-site visits, and follow-up with area franchise owners. • Oversaw all aspects of franchise development, including recruitment and retention of franchisees.• Conducted more than 20 sales of existing franchise business locations. • Established broker… Show more • Guided franchisees on managing, operating, and promoting Precision Tune Auto Care centers. • Coordinated presentations, regional meetings, quarterly and on-demand training, business reviews, best practice roundtables, on-site visits, and follow-up with area franchise owners. • Oversaw all aspects of franchise development, including recruitment and retention of franchisees.• Conducted more than 20 sales of existing franchise business locations. • Established broker relationships and networking opportunities for business development.• Negotiated operational contracts and leases for new and existing locations.• Executed marketing initiatives resulting in increased sales and participated in trade shows and events promoting brand awareness and franchise sales. • Restructured administrative staffing to achieve efficiency and annual cost savings of over $50K. • Headed operations with full P&L responsibility of 4 automotive service centers. • Supported franchisees with business planning, budgeting, and performance analysis. • Coordinated annual marketing plan, including both local and regional initiatives for over 20 locations. • Introduced franchisor programs to area franchisees to promote program adoption and program engagement.• Earned a consistent top 3 position over an 8 year span in area sales relative to 40 Precision Tune Auto Care areas. Show less