Robert Kessler Email & Phone Number

• robertkessler101@gmail.com •Legendary Customer Service │ Student Success │ Talent Development, Mentoring and Coaching │ P&LBuilding extraordinary teams and cultures that drive operational excellence and grow revenue, profit and market share to new levels is my passion. My specialty is creating and executing the forward-thinking strategies that deliver outstanding results in extremely competitive markets. I am a visionary leader and proactive problem solver who builds environments of mutual respect, inspiration and accomplishment that uncover new opportunities and consistently deliver superior business results. Diverse industry background encompassing retail, distribution, manufacturing and education. Noted for:Quality-Driven LeadershipMaintained “white hat” reputation, with an extreme emphasis on compliance, within a highly regulated industry, as Campus President at UTI, while consistently achieving top-tier performance across crucial metrics, including student retention and graduate placement.Regional Expansion and Market PositioningLed regional growth from 37 to 125 stores at Staples. Facilitated entry into a major metro market and laid the groundwork for subsequent #1 market position in that market.Fiscal Management and Expense ControlDelivered significantly improved gross margins, topping company average, through prudent management of expenses during an industry-wide environment of declining revenues. Project LeadershipDirected and coordinated multibuilding expansion at UTI, from planning through completion, working in collaboration with multiple teams to meet aggressive target opening date.Competencies that Drive a Strong Competitive AdvantageTeam Building − Organizational Transformation − Turnaround − Talent Acquisition and Retention | Human Resources − Innovation and Continuous Process Improvement − Regional Operations Management − Complex Problem Solving − P&L | Fiscal Management − Customer Service Excellence − Revenue Growth

Listed skills include Team Building, Leadership, Coaching, Retail, and 46 others.

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  Moravian University

  Management Science With A Minor In Human Resources