Aaron Anderson
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic, strategic, innovative, and values-driven leader. More than25 years of direct experience in the self storage industry dealing with all aspects of the business cycle.20 years of multi-site management execution with complete responsibility for personnel, performance, and facility/asset management. Recognized for ability to lead and grow teams, deliver on financial targets, implement marketing strategies, and develop and present effective training programs. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills that can connect with all levels of an organization. Experience in real estate prospecting, expansion and development, acquisitions, mergers, new store openings and dispositions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Metro Self Storage
01.2010 - Current
Integration Manager
Knowledge Learning Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2010
District Manager
Metro Self Storage
01.2006 - 01.2008
District Manager
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.2004 - 01.2006
District Manager in Training
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.2003 - 01.2003
Team Trainer
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.2001 - 01.2002
Team Leader
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.1999 - 01.2000
Store Manager
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.1997 - 01.1998
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business- Management
University of Nevada
Reno, NV01.1996
Skills
- Management/Leadership
- Supervised the operations of up to20 self-storage facilities and35 direct report employees
- Managed assets valued over $250 million with annual revenues in excess of $20 million
- Developed productive team environments by creating clear expectations, partnering in action plans and holding teams accountable Recognized by employers for the ability to create teams that are effective and have high morale
- Managed employee succession plans effectively using training programs, coaching and performance reviews Developed skill base of team personnel thereby creating high performance, promotion opportunities for employees, and low turnover
- Collaborated with multiple departments and field leadership in the complex integration of four large preschools thereby creating a new brand within the company
- Training Facilitation and Design
- Actively facilitated over200 training sessions to provide support to store personnel including: sales, customer service, delinquency management, new hire orientation, ancillary sales, financial review and computer programs Partnered in designing and implementing8 new course selections
- Implemented effective, regular team meetings that would motivate, teach, build teamwork, focus on results, and encourage fun Facilitated yearly brainstorming and goal setting sessions
- Started and developed an employee feedback survey to gauge employee satisfaction and find areas for improvement Format adopted by entire company as the standard
- Developed new operating platform and tools for education center acquisitions by leveraging technology, at no added cost to the organization
- Retail Operations
- Extensive experience in coaching sales skills to improve store performance Led team to #1 ranking in the region and #3 in the country
- Completed detailed and thorough store audits to ensure company policy and compliance
- Partnered with store personnel to create successful marketing plans to drive business Recognized by supervisor for quickly turning around5 underperforming stores using localized target marketing
- Oversaw the operational details of30 successful self-storage facility acquisitions or new store openings Effectively managed transition plans and personnel changes
- Increased facility Google reviews by focusing on training and leveraging bonus program Sites grew from under4 per store to57 per store per month Increased reputation score from754 to828
- Ability to realistically evaluate competitive environment and make necessary changes to reach goals Consistent record of surpassing budget expectations
- Real Estate and Property Management
- Implemented the design and creation of a Market Expansion Plan Project involved examining target areas for development and/or acquisition, prospecting, gathering and processing data and production of the plan The plan was approved and designated as a benchmark for future plans
- Consistent record of keeping maintenance expenses under budget by setting up productive relationships with maintenance staff and outside vendors Experienced in planning and implementing Capital Improvement projects
- Captured, developed and refined process guidelines for entire acquisition process from due diligence through integration
- Completed CCIM Institute-CI101-Financial Analysis for Commercial Real Estate Investment Passed course with a92%
Training
- High Performance Habits Builder (Online) – GrowthDay (2024)
- Project Management Seminar (3 days)–Cadence Management Corp. (2009)
- Instructional Design for New Designers (3 days) – Langevin Learning Services (2007)
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Facilitator Course (4 days)-Franklin Covey (2006)
- Championing Diversity (1 day)-Franklin Covey (2006)
- Real Estate Fundamentals (2 days)-Employer Facilitated (2005)
- Situational Leadership (1 day) – Blanchard Companies/Employer Facilitated (2004)
Timeline
District Manager
Metro Self Storage
01.2010 - Current
Integration Manager
Knowledge Learning Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2010
District Manager
Metro Self Storage
01.2006 - 01.2008
District Manager
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.2004 - 01.2006
District Manager in Training
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.2003 - 01.2003
Team Trainer
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.2001 - 01.2002
Team Leader
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.1999 - 01.2000
Store Manager
Shurgard Storage/Liberty Investment Properties/Public Storage
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business- Management
University of Nevada