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Cleveland, Ohio

Northeast

In my most recent role, I orchestrated all sales and territory growth for 132 locations, 12 markets, and 380+ employees across the Northeast area. I implemented sales initiatives, long-range strategic planning, and the launch of new stores. I developed and promoted operational efficiency processes, recruitment and training protocols, and talent development. As a partner with Cricket Wireless, I was instrumental in driving brand awareness initiatives that significantly enhanced sales growth… Show more In my most recent role, I orchestrated all sales and territory growth for 132 locations, 12 markets, and 380+ employees across the Northeast area. I implemented sales initiatives, long-range strategic planning, and the launch of new stores. I developed and promoted operational efficiency processes, recruitment and training protocols, and talent development. As a partner with Cricket Wireless, I was instrumental in driving brand awareness initiatives that significantly enhanced sales growth. Throughout my tenure, I consistently cultivated and sustained an exceptional workplace culture that garnered high-performing teams and easy succession planning.Selected Contributions Include:✪ Led acquisition of 32 new Cricket Wireless locations, successfully increasing sales by 30% within first 60 days and by 50% within 120 days.✪ Substantially improved company processes with introduction of multiple initiatives including employee pay plans, sales processes and operational structure, candidate interview guides, staff recognition programs, and performance management procedures.✪ Recruited and developed high-performing talent including one area president, 16 territory managers, and 27 store managers within first 90 days with company. Show less

Southern Ohio

In the Regional Sales Director position, I led financial growth, operational excellence, and talent development for 7 districts, 58 stores, and 332 sales consultants across four states. I ensured regional business process and customer service alignment as well as the professional development of management staff. I also spearheaded the implementation of sales and marketing objectives, prepared regional-wide sales forecasts, launched new products and services, enhanced productivity, and increased… Show more In the Regional Sales Director position, I led financial growth, operational excellence, and talent development for 7 districts, 58 stores, and 332 sales consultants across four states. I ensured regional business process and customer service alignment as well as the professional development of management staff. I also spearheaded the implementation of sales and marketing objectives, prepared regional-wide sales forecasts, launched new products and services, enhanced productivity, and increased the overall EBITDA. Selected Contributions Include:✪ Awarded Regional Director of the Year in 2017 for top sales performance, operational efficiency, and talent development.✪ Effectively led company through new program initiatives and implementation, outperforming regional sales director peers in sales growth by 61%+.✪ Designed workplace culture system including new recognition program and employee onboarding processes that decreased staff turnover by 85%. Show less

Akron, Ohio

As the District Sales Director, I oversaw district operations including new sales programs, brand enhancements, and operational performance that positioned my district in the top 10% for company performance every month. I supervised staffing, strategic directives, and training of the districtwide sales and management teams. Selected Contributions Include:✪ Triggered highest regional sales growth and profitability resulting in Top District Manager Award for two consecutive… Show more As the District Sales Director, I oversaw district operations including new sales programs, brand enhancements, and operational performance that positioned my district in the top 10% for company performance every month. I supervised staffing, strategic directives, and training of the districtwide sales and management teams. Selected Contributions Include:✪ Triggered highest regional sales growth and profitability resulting in Top District Manager Award for two consecutive years.✪ Instrumental in developing and promoting two store managers to district leader positions who both ultimately performed in top 25% within first year of district leader positions.✪ Reduced shrink by 50%+, cut payroll by 7%, and decreased end-of-life product by 63% – securing #1 position for operational compliance for two successive years.✪ Drove up National Promoter Score – a customer service ranking – from 46% to 84%. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia

In assuming the Regional Sales Director role, I drove financial growth and streamlined business operations of 220 retail store locations as well as directed the workflow processes of a Human Resource Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, Finance Manager, Administrative Team, and 11 District Managers responsible for the oversight of 1,300 team members. I developed the financial goals and strategic plans for procuring new revenue streams and optimizing the current revenue opportunities. I also… Show more In assuming the Regional Sales Director role, I drove financial growth and streamlined business operations of 220 retail store locations as well as directed the workflow processes of a Human Resource Manager, Loss Prevention Manager, Finance Manager, Administrative Team, and 11 District Managers responsible for the oversight of 1,300 team members. I developed the financial goals and strategic plans for procuring new revenue streams and optimizing the current revenue opportunities. I also assessed inventory levels, reduced waste, and controlled shrink. An important part of my job included forecasting labor costs in alignment with the budget. I also facilitated operational excellence through ongoing staff development and mentoring processes and executed alignment of all procedures throughout the region.Selected Contributions Include:✪ Increased sales growth and profitability, effectively positioning region in #1 place and attaining highest-performing Regional Director within first year of position. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

I directed the business operations and profitable sales growth of 20 to 27 retail store locations across five states including talent recruitment and development of 105 to 200 sales associates and managers as well as the development of sales initiatives and marketing strategies.Selected Contributions Include:✪ Recognized as #1 District Manager in sales volume and profit increase for three consecutive years.✪ Created and facilitated managerial training program instrumental in… Show more I directed the business operations and profitable sales growth of 20 to 27 retail store locations across five states including talent recruitment and development of 105 to 200 sales associates and managers as well as the development of sales initiatives and marketing strategies.Selected Contributions Include:✪ Recognized as #1 District Manager in sales volume and profit increase for three consecutive years.✪ Created and facilitated managerial training program instrumental in building skills and knowledge of 19 store managers who all ultimately became district managers.✪ Designed top profit producing battery sales program that generated profits of $150M+ in six years. Show less