Executive Vice PresidentWireless Zone (WZ)/Automotive Technologies, Inc. July 2010 – Present Middletown, CTAs EVP reporting to the CEO, I lead operations, drive organizational transformation, and manage a high-performing team of 7 direct/20 indirect reports. Select Highlights:* Pivotal member of management team enacting 4 major initiatives in 2015 all while increasing EBITDA 1) Launched new POS system in 380 stores—the 1st infrastructure upgrade in 3+ years. Partnered with CTO (sourcing vendor/strategizing rollout) and collaborated with IT team to jointly complete conversion/smooth rollout in 7 mos. (vs. typical 18+ mos.)/no downtime. Managed training, merchandise/SKU mix, marketing, and technical backup. 2) Outsourced warehousing to 3PL—optimizing overall efficiencies with cost savings >$500K while ensuring complete integration/zero sales impact. Led purchasing, distribution, backend technology to drive business.3) Implemented industry-disrupting Franchise Royalty model—driving significant profitability growth for 2016. Garnered buy-in of 150+ store owners to change method of royalty calculations; developed marketing communications/rollout of new model.4) Relocated Corporate Offices—Generated $150K+ in annual savings as result of move to right-sized space featuring efficiently designed, collaborative work space.Key Achievements:* Developed and instituted Performance Management System. Excel in developing/leading teams and driving automated, performance-boosting initiatives.* Established business reviews with AVP and 6–8 direct reports and daily dashboard sent to field.* Managed all phases of company real estate from site identification to lease negotiation and construction. * Spearhead annual Franchisee Convention (approx. 300+ attendees). * Oversaw development/rollout of new store design/fixturing now standard in 85% of stores.

Head of Store OperationsGoodyear Tire and RubberMay 2008 – October 2009 I was recruited to join Goodyear and manage $850M in annual sales across 700 retail service centers nationwide. This included 2 chains (Goodyear Automotive Service Centers and Just Tires). My field operations team comprised 4 General Managers, 3 Territory Managers, and 51 District Managers.Areas of oversight included P&L, full retail operations, sales and marketing, team/vendor/customer relations coordination, and customer service.Highlights:* Instrumental in leveraging Goodyear’s optics with an enhanced national footprint. * Spearheaded strategic planning initiative—from concept to execution—that delivered solid revenue growth for automotive services provider and product retailer.* Cut labor costs by 10% while coaching team to outperform industry sales averages by 2%. Highly responsive with national economic downturn in repositioning organization with transition to dealer network.* Achieved 7% increase in total transactions by developing/implementing traffic improvement plan.* Boosted revenue and performance across multiple metrics—significantly increasing average revenue per transaction and exceeding expectations for all new branding and sales programs. Tracked and monitored performance.* Instituted innovative field compensation plans aligned with KPIs that improved employee engagement.

Area Vice President RadioShack1993 – 2008As Area Vice President, Great Lakes (Jan. 2007 – Apr. 2008), managed 25 districts/27 direct reports comprising 600+ stores with full P&L accountability for total annual sales of $372M. Highlights:* Posted a 53% net profit improvement in 2007 (2nd out of 8 areas) and ranked 1st in company in total transactional sales growth and postpaid wireless growth. * Maximized retail sales and profitability at district/regional levels through performance-enhancing initiatives. * Slashed overhead costs by 11.2% in 2007 by implementing sophisticated staffing model; concurrently developed mid-level Store Manager training program. Track record of promoting team members.* Managed and implemented turnaround initiatives to regain and increase profitability. * Reported directly to Executive Vice President, Store Operations.Record of Advancement with Radio Shack:* Regional Director (May 2004 – Jan. 2007) — Oversaw territorial operations aligned with brand building and objectives. Managed full P&L responsibility for total annual sales of $190M (10 districts, 270 stores).- Drove business performance by leveraging market data such as retail sales, wholesale sales, trends, charts, sales mix, top sellers, etc., for weekly/monthly review. - Oversaw 13 direct reports. - Reported to Divisional Vice President.* Regional Director-in-Training (Fort Worth; Jan. 2003 – May 2004) — Worked within home office to develop programs to increase field operations sales and profit potential.- Revised New Employee Orientation presentation and package.- Created SAM/CAM Assistant Manager positions.- Created Experienced Manager-in-Training position, including training program.* District Sales Manager (May 1993 – Jan. 2003) — Successfully managed 3 districts each with annual sales of $20M+.

Recruited to oversee territorial operations in alignment to brand building and objectives. Managed full P&L responsibility for total annual sales of $190M including ten districts and 270 stores. Leveraged market data such as retail sales, wholesale sales, trends, charts, sales mix, top sellers, etc., for weekly/monthly review, to drive business performance. Oversaw 13 direct reports. Reported to Divisional Vice President.

Worked within home office to develop programs to increase field operations sales and profit potential. Revised New Employee Orientation presentation and package; Created SAM/CAM Assistant Manager positions; Created Experienced Manager in Training position including training program.

Successfully managed three districts each with annual sales of $20M+.