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EMAIL AVAILABLECell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEPresident/CEO/COO/VPStrategic, entrepreneurial leader with expertise in building new and existing businesses by developing top level talent to lead P&L accountability, operations, finance, M&A, implementation, and growth, in both private sector and corporate environments.HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISEFull P&L/EBITDA responsibilityExpertise in operational management of a large organization including financial management, risk management, human capital management and talent development.Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach to business planning.Market analysis.Real Estate and Lease negotiation.Expertise in M&A and Strategic Planning.Private Equity Board of Director Accountability and Board of Director Membership.Franchise and CO-OP Operations.Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop high performance teams.Entrepreneurial leadership.Business analytics.Expertise in the Sales process.CAREER EXPERIENCEThe Helpful Hardware Company, LLC 2019-PresentPresident/CEO/COO/Co-FounderOversee all day-to-day operations and led company that grew from 8 locations to 19, topline sales from $18 million to $50 million and employees from 120 to 400.Responsible EBITDA growth from $1.5 million to $6 million in 4 years through same store growth, M&A, and ground up (greenfield) development.Orchestrated comprehensive P&L oversight, optimizing banking relationships and executing financial strategies; achieved a 15% increase in revenue by implementing cost-saving measures and negotiating favorable terms with key partners.Oversight and leadership of 10 direct reports representing over 400 team members in Retail Operations, Finance, Employee Relations, IT, system analytics, marketing and New Business Development.Directed financial reporting and compliance to Private Equity Board of Directors, leading successful completion of full annual financial audits, ensuring accuracy and transparency of financial statements.Identified, Developed and Managed M&A strategy and execution resulting in 10 new retail locations.Grew and diversified business reducing risk and growing opportunities by identifying, developing, and integrating other business units to include U-Haul locations, new small engine repair shops, Halmark store, gift shops, large nursery operation, sporting goods, etc.Grew Accounts Receivable (inhouse credit facility) from $125,000 to over $850,000 using business to business growth strategies while keeping collections days under 30.Transitioned and integrated existing eight store retail hardware chain to new ownership post PE transaction.The Hardware Companies 2014-2019CEO/Founder/Managing PartnerGrew from 0 to 9 locations in 5 years through M&A, Greenfield development, and acquisition of distressed assets.Direct P&L accountability.Strategically built operations, finance, IT, Employee Relations, analytics departments from the ground up.Responsible for design and development of purchasing processes, pricing strategies, marketing, Payroll and HR systems. Grew EBITDA $1.5 Million in 4 years.Prepared business for sale and executed transaction in a private equity sponsored event.Ace Hardware Corporation 1997-2014Market Development Manager (2004-2014)Successfully opened 80 new locations in 6 states.Responsible for site selection, lease negotiations to include renewals, land acquisition, site design, permitting, site retrofits, and new building project management.Developed new franchisee selection and development program including nationally used PROFORMA.Responsible for operations and accountable for proforma and P&L performance.Managed real estate team.Responsible for seamless transition to retail operations, project management and finance teams.Divisional MDM of the year 2008, 8-time Presidents Award winnerDistrict Manager/Project Manager (2001-2004)Lead 45 independent and 7 corporate owned Ace Hardware stores in the Atlanta MSA. Grew sales by 8.7%Salesforce integration team leaderResponsible for retail operations, new store development, marketing, training, P&L and franchise development.Sr. Retail Information Technology Divisional Manger (1997-2001)Sales, installation, and training of retail point of sale systems.Assessed retail business needs and delivered solutions.Delivered 100+% goal every year. Distinguished performer 1998.US Navy 1985-1997Navy Recruiting Divisional Director (1994-1997) Round Lake, ILMultinational Divisional Director (1992-1994) Newfoundland, CanadaTraining/Operations Manager (1989-1992) Dam Neck, VASupervisor (1985-1989) West End, BermudaNavy recruiting Divisional Director responsible for four offices obtaining set recruitment goals. National Recruiter of the Year 1995, Top Recruiter 1994, Nuclear Recruiter of the year 1996Multinational Divisional Director responsible for 30 US/Canadian/British sailors in the detection, classification and tracking of ocean traffic.3 Navy Achievement Medals for leadership and management, 3 Good Conduct medals, Meritorious Unit Commendations, Expert Rifleman. Integrated Undersea Surveillance Designation, and Petty Officer of the Year 1993, 1994, Recruiter of the Year 1995and 1996.EDUCATIONSouthern Illinois University Carbondale, BS Organizational DevelopmentUniversity of Phoenix, AA Technical ManagementCCIM Institute, Certified Commercial Investments, Member 8953046Alpha College of Real Estate, Real estate certificateOrganizations: ICSC, Southeast Franchise Forum (SEFF) BOD (Marketing Committee Chair), IFA, CCIM Ga Chapter BOD, Optimist Club BOD, Multiple Chamber of Commerces, 2024 Titan 100 award, Top C-Suite in Georgia |
