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D I S T R I C T M A N AG E R
Responsible and self motivated leader with a track record of successfully recruiting, training, leading, and influencing
managers and franchisees. Possess excellent computer, written and presentation skills. Recognized for a proven ability to
build sales and improve operational efficiency through effective store visits.
Key Skills
Leadership and Team Cost Control P&L Analysis
Building Operations Training Coaching
Customer Service Sales Building Professional Presentations
Computer Savvy Problem Solving Microsoft Office
Professional Experience and Achievements
Wawa inc. – hampton roads, virginia
Area Manager, 2012 to Present
Directed an 8 store area in the Virginia Beach market. Supervised all aspects of store operations,
development of General Managers, team member relations, safety and security, and store level
profitability.
Supported store managers through planned weekly store visits. Coached company standards while
working side by side with store team members.
Full P&L accountability. Exceeded budget for Sales, Shrink, Spoilage and Gross Profit for every period
in 2014.
Conducted “Store Walks” to ensure merchandising, cleanliness, point of sale materials, and fresh
product was within company guidelines.
Performed team member and manager evaluations on each store once per year. Developed action plans
for sub standard managers and team members.
Facilitated store level training and on boarding of new team members.
Coached managers on managing Income Statements to company budget and effectively grow
profitability.
Domino’s Pizza LLC. – Virginia/North Carolina
Area Leader (Franchise Business Consultant), 2009 to 2012
Led the Richmond, Roanoke, Hampton Roads and Greensboro, North Carolina Franchise markets.
Managed the operations, training, store profitability and store development efforts in partnership with 33
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franchise owners and 130 franchise stores. Utilized strong negotiating skills to effectively influence
franchisees and deliver desirable results.
Improved same store sales by over 10% in 2010, the highest in the East Zone. Developed local marketing
plans and incentives to drive order counts and ticket increases.
Provided training and support with the introduction of new products, procedures, marketing initiatives
and equipment.
Performed operations evaluations on each store 2 times per year. Developed action plans for sub standard
performing stores. Achieved the 2nd highest operations scores in the East Region.
Taught profitability seminars for franchise owners that resulted in cost reduction and improved financial
awareness.
Conducted business reviews and marketing planning sessions with franchise owners. Focused on store
profitability and sales growth. Created the “Power Lunch” business review system that became a region
wide standard for analyzing financial statements.
Led the “Communications Committee” to help improve and innovate franchisor to franchisee
communication. Developed a Zone Newsletter for franchisees and contributed operations and
profitability best practices. Implemented a new Awards and Recognition system for franchise team
members.
Grew store counts in both 2010 and 2011. Successfully led the opening of new stores in Roanoke, VA and
Richmond, VA, two markets that had flat or negative store growth over the past 5 years.
Collaborated on the development and implementation of the “Superstar CSR” onboarding program for
new team members.
Ensured franchisee compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures, Operations Evaluation Report
and Mystery Shop standards and developed corrective action plans, milestones and timetables when
necessary.
Domino’s Pizza LLC. – Virginia Beach, va.
District Manager, 2005 to 2009
Directed an 11 store area in Hampton Roads, VA. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and
managing a team of 11 General Managers and over 250 team members. Supervised all aspects of
marketing, store operations, team member relations, safety and security, and store level profitability.
Recruited, hired and appointed General Manager and Management Candidates; facilitated training and
on boarding, provided consistent and constructive feedback to promote their development.
Recognized for exceptional Marketing performance by achieving 6 area record sales weeks from 2005 to
2008.
Improved area EBITDA by 85% though consistent sales building practices, monthly P&L reviews with
General Managers, crew incentives and turnover reduction.
Received recognition for having the lowest manager and team member turnover in the region for
consecutive years in 2008 and 2009.
Led the efforts to achieve the highest single store sales day for all Corporate stores on July 4th, 2009.
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Coordinated marketing and customer relations activities with schools, businesses and Naval bases.
Attained exclusive rights for pizza delivery on Ocean Naval Air Station and Dam Neck Fleet Combat
Training Center. This led to 23 store record weeks over a three year period.
Drove school sales with aggressive End of School Year and Student rewards programs.
Taught Hiring/Retention and Leadership classes to all General Manager and Management Candidates.
Conducted weekly New Team Member orientations; completed all new hire paperwork, and achieved a
100% score for all new hire documentation.
Earlier Experience
General Manager 1999 to 2004
Domino’s Pizza LLC. – Dam Neck/General Booth Area, Virginia Beach, VA
• Won Domino’s Pizza Rolex Challenge Award for reaching record sales milestones.
• Treasurer’s Award winner for highest store profitability for 3 straight years (2001 2004).
Education & Certifications
Monroe College – Middletown, VA (1997)
Bachelor’s Degree – Business Management
Professional Development:
Complete ongoing training in the areas of employee/labor relations, diversity, and workplace
safety/security.
Completed PDI Ninth House online Leadership training.
Certifications:
Heath Department Training – ServSafe – Food Safety (2012)
Certified Computer Technician (CompTIA A+)