Profile Current District Manager, former sales manager and collegiate Division I coach with experience in people management, customer relations, account management, target analysis, and relationship building. Offering a background as a strategic thinker, creative problem solver, and leader. Specializing in meeting financial goals; communicating with diverse audiences; and managing multiple projects.
Experience
Speedway, LLC, Liverpool, NY and Lebanon, PA
District Manager Trainee/District Manager 2018-2020
Oversaw operations of 14 stores employing approximately 115 employees
Managed a District that did over $75M in total revenue with $56M in light products and $18M in merchandise sales in 2019
Achieved 100% “executing” general manager status for all stores for 3 straight quarters
Hired, trained, and supervised 15 general managers using the Be, Know, Do Leadership Model
Visited locations to ensure customer readiness, reviewed strengths and/or opportunities for stores during each visit, and worked with employees to create an improvement plan
Responsible for inventory control including merchandise, cash, lottery and cigarettes
Accountable for payroll, disciplinary action, and safety of both employees and customers
Coordinated and facilitated interviews, hiring events, and staffing conference calls to manage staffing needs
Handled compliance issues collaborated with leadership to determine appropriate correction action
Collaborated with distributors and vendors to ensure efficiency with ordering and deliveries
Spent 3 months on special assignment assisting with Speedway’s acquisition of NOCO; oversaw 11 Noco stores during conversion
The Hershey Company, Sidney, OH 2015-2018
Sales Manager – Business analyst and category expert for 16 sales accounts that exceeded territory objectives at The Hershey Company, a Fortune 500 company recognized for being an industry leader
Managed the demands of multiple accounts with a 2017 book of business of $6.4 million dollars, representing a 2-year growth of +5.5%, $340,090
Partner with key decision makers to develop and execute detailed action plans based on sales analytics and best practices to increase and improve sales
Acted as advocate for Walmart, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Technology for the Columbus, OH District
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 2011-2015
Assistant Swimming Coach – Designed and implemented pool, dryland, and weight room workouts for 25 Division I student athletes. Responsible for recruiting prospective student athletes from 7 different countries by cold calling, using social media, emailing, and direct mailings. Coordinated on campus recruiting activities for prospective student athletes and families, adhering to NCAA regulations. During tenure 28 team records were broken and 17 NCAA time standards were achieved.
Ashland University, Ashland, OH 2008-2011
Assistant Swimming Coach
Ohio University, Athens, OH 2005-2008
Graduate Assistant Swimming/Strength Coach
Education
Ohio University, Athens, OH. Master in Coaching Education; Magna cum Laude; June 2008. Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Exercise Physiology; August 2005.
Achievements
Recognized as the 2016 Fourth Quarter Top Performer with The Hershey Company
Coached swimmers that advanced to the World University Games, US Olympic Trials, Senior Nationals, and the NCAA Championships
Academic All American Honorable Mention
Former Masters National Record Holder and World Championship Swimming Trials Qualifier
Ed Wright Award (MVP) and the Tad Potter Memorial Award in recognition of outstanding performance, leadership, conduct, sportsmanship and spirit