Timothy R. Preston, Mba Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided ongoing leadership and management accountability for all Zippy Shell operations within North America. Worked to position company for an explosive period of growth and expansion while continuing to manage and coordinate operating budgets and all business and operational functions, including Business Development, Program Management, Financial Administration, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service. Instituted standard operating procedures to streamline operations and optimize efficiency. Provided decisive leadership and direction for all direct and indirect reports. Initiated productivity, cost, and performance management programs. Building and training of the business development team. Fostered employee empowerment practices and team building initiatives; significantly increasing employee morale, productivity, and loyalty.

Professionally and skillfully managed PODS largest corporate operations market in the country. Continuous improvements in metrics, revenue and EBITDA for four straight years in a very challenging economic environment.As an accomplished General Manager with broad experience in leading all aspects of business including sales, customer service, financial management, operations and human resources. Managed the largest corporate operations market for PODS. Skillfully directed day to day operations while being responsible for the general operations of multiple PODS Storage Centers. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the warehouses and driver staff, direct day-to-day supervision of such staff, manage the daily workflow. Work collaboratively to implement tactical plans to grow the market. * Specific Accomplishments:• 2012 Core Value Award Winner for Engagement.• PODS Truck Driving Champion 2012 from LA Market.• Reduced 2012 Peak Season Labor Costs by 8.4% while increasing Total Revenues 8% during the same period.• Consistant high performer in CSAT (92% December 2012) beating Corporate Operations average.• Renegotiated lease extension of Compton facility in 2011 saving $2.5M• Continue to grow average revenue per container and length of stay.• Pioneered metric that became Jobs Per Hour (JPH) adopted company-wide.• Increased local fleet in excess of 700 containers.• Ended 2012 having increased Top Line Revenues 7.0% and EBITDA up 17.8%.

Greater New York City Area

Skillfully managed all retail real estate expansion programs targeted to local markets (Off-Airport) spanning the continental United States for Avis and Budget Rent A Car brands. Developed expansion strategies for business partnerships, commercial brokers and strategic relationships to significantly increase company market penetration. Teamed with WHQ support staff, field agents and senior management to enhance productivity and profitability. Prospected for best possible site locations while analyzing growth and branch development. Directed training and motivational strategies for real estate expansion team countrywide.* Specific Accomplishments:Expanded company market footprint by opening 195 new stores in 2007 and 197 in 2006 resulting in millions of dollars in added revenue stream. • Generated $2.5 million in annual revenue by spearheading effective partnership agreement with Choice Hotels International.• Fueled revenue growth through successful business partnerships with Pep Boy’s Automotive, Sear’s, Walmart, and others.• Managed the selection of new operations’ locations for both Avis & Budget brands, which included assessing development and growth capabilities.• Developed new partnerships, which included partner selection and contract negotiation.• Managed existing company partnerships, which included all strategic planning, marketing efforts, partnership coordination, business tracking and reporting, and acting as the point of contact for operational or revenue problems.• Supervise, train, develop, motivate and evaluate the performance of Off Airport Expansion Team. Implement HR department policies in the area of discipline, discharge, motivation and performance in a consistent and fair manner, referring to the appropriate HR manuals to ensure adherence.

Greater Detroit Area

Collaborated with chief executive officer on franchise operations. Developed cutting edge prospecting/marketing strategies utilizing trade shows and various other lead generating methods to expand business and forge new relationships. Coordinated training/information sessions for prospective franchises to guarantee most efficient use of systems and processes. Served as point person and primary liaison between company and local/federal government agencies to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Greater Detroit Area

Provided strategic profitability leadership for the western regional area consisting of more than 1,700 franchise stores, 494 franchises and 260 corporate units spanning from Northern Michigan to the West Coast of the United States. Ensured compliance with corporate goals by conducting business reviews with corporate operations directors and franchisees. Forged innovative profit growth strategies for both corporate stores and franchisees.

Orange County, California Area

Mba, Business Administration With A Concentration In Finance

Ba, Social Ecology, (Criminology, Law And Society)

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Research Assistant to Dr. Henry Pontell on White Collar Crime. Research Assistant.