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Aaron Aylworth

Tuttle,OK

Summary

Executive management competencies with experience in a diverse range of environments and disciplines from direct team management to 13 years traveling multi unit management and Operational Management within a Fortune 500 Company.

Qualified Director with proven track record in leading teams and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and foster growth. Known for utilizing strong leadership and communication skills to facilitate team collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager of Maintenance and Compliance

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores/Gemini Motor Transport
12.2021 - 12.2024
  • Managed a team of 6
  • Managed the DOT Driver Qualification Files for 6,000 Truck Care Employees
  • Managed the Maintenance Files for DOT Compliance of 1,200 Service Trucks i
  • Managed the pre-employment screening for all Love’s Truck Care staffing needs

Divisional Manager Love’s Total Truck Care

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed the support team for day-to-day operations of Love’s Total Truck Care consisting of over 1,000 management level and and hourly employees in OK, TX, MS, LA and AR

Director of Operations SpeedCo

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
11.2017 - 06.2021

Managed the buy out transition of SpeedCo from Bridgestone to Loves

  • Including the complete hardware and software conversion of POS systems
  • A new Payroll program, periods and days
  • A completely new HR
  • All begun in the middle of September 2017 and culminating on Halloween Night 25017.
  • Directly responsibility for profit and loss statement and ROI integrity
  • Responsible for all aspects of business operations including but not limited to:
  • Building of a company specific training program with training outlines, CBT and LMS
  • Human resources
  • Vendors and supply chain and economics
  • Operational Budgets and G&A Budgets
  • Increased operating profit in 2018 by over 14 million dollars.

Director of Love’s Total Truck Care West

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
05.2014 - 11.2017
  • Managed the Love’s Total Truck Care Operations for the Western United State
  • Responsible for all aspects of P&L performance, Budgeting, training and support systems

Divisional Manager Love’s Total Truck Care West

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
03.2012 - 05.2014
  • Same direct responsibilities as the previous Directors Job just was not on the Love’s Executive Team

Area Truck Care Manager Divisions 1910 and 1950

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
12.2010 - 03.2012
  • Managed the multi-unit responsibilities for all Tire Care Facilities in OK, AR, NM, KS, MO, IA, and TX
  • Negotiated the first oil and parts contracts and opened the first oil change and repair facilities
  • Managed the process of adding the oil changes and repair programs to Love’s Tire Care nationwide
  • Initiated the first Apprentice Program and started Love’s internal Mechanics Apprenticeship
  • Wrote and produced the first CBT programs for Love’s LMS on DOT Inspections, Oil Changes and Brakes

Area Truck Care Manager South East US Division 1920

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
09.2008 - 12.2010
  • Hired as a product knowledge expert to help organize, train and build the new Love’s Total Truck Care brand. Myself, along with four others:
  • Produced the first SOP Manual
  • Certified as instructors with the Tire Industry Association and trained 100% of all team members
  • Built the first training props and training outlines
  • Internalized all OSHA required training to meet safety compliance standards and produced our own training replacing the need for TIA

General Manager of Petro Lube

Petro Stopping Centers
07.1996 - 10.2007
  • General Manager of Petro Lubes in CA, LA and GA
  • Oversaw all aspects of P&L Management
  • Responsible for ROI and Opening up the Repair Business
  • Contract negotiations, Human Resources, Legal, Interviewing and Hiring all team members
  • Training, training outlines and consistencies
  • Initially hired and told to run the business as though it were my own

Education

High School -

Pleasant Valley High School
Chico, CA
01.1990

Skills

  • P&L Analysis
  • Operational and G&A Budgets
  • Human Resources and Compensation Planning
  • All aspects of Training from production of training outlines for Hourly to Salary Exempt, and one on one mentoring to auditorium speaking and seminars
  • Organizational Management
  • Procurement
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Team Building/Motivation
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • DOT Portal Navigation
  • MCS -150 processing
  • UCR Processing
  • Fleet Maintenance
  • Driver DOT Compliance
  • Vehicle Outfitting

Certification

  • DOT Federal Inspections
  • NTRDA Certified
  • TIA Certified Instructor
  • Eagle Scout

Timeline

Senior Manager of Maintenance and Compliance

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores/Gemini Motor Transport
12.2021 - 12.2024

Divisional Manager Love’s Total Truck Care

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
06.2021 - 12.2021

Director of Operations SpeedCo

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
11.2017 - 06.2021

Director of Love’s Total Truck Care West

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
05.2014 - 11.2017

Divisional Manager Love’s Total Truck Care West

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
03.2012 - 05.2014

Area Truck Care Manager Divisions 1910 and 1950

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
12.2010 - 03.2012

Area Truck Care Manager South East US Division 1920

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
09.2008 - 12.2010

General Manager of Petro Lube

Petro Stopping Centers
07.1996 - 10.2007

High School -

Pleasant Valley High School