College Football
Anthony Coles
Franklin,KY
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Leader
Holley Performance Brands
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced Business Unit performance by streamlining processes and implementing efficiency improvements.
- Served as member of corporate management team and provided input towards company financial development, strategically planning growth based on key indicators and metrics.
- Established clear performance metrics, driving continuous improvement across all areas of the Business Unit.
- Maintained open lines of communication between internal departments to ensure alignment on strategic objectives.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to drive growth, profitability, and market share.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to align organizational goals with market opportunities and competitive advantages.
Director of 3rd Party Marketplaces
Holley Performance Products Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
General Manager
Super Shops
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Director of Merchandising
Holley Performance Products Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated efforts across departments for seamless launch of new products or collections, achieving desired sell-through rates quickly.
- Increased sales and profitability by developing and implementing strategic merchandising plans.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns that drove significant sales growth.
- Influenced cross-functional teams for better collaboration and streamlined execution of merchandising initiatives.
- Partnered with supply chain teams to optimize logistics processes, ensuring timely delivery of products at optimal costs.
- Introduced new product lines that expanded brand reach and diversified revenue streams.
- Regularly reviewed competitor activity to ensure the company maintained a competitive edge in the market.
- Analyzed sales performance data to identify areas of opportunity for growth or improvement.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Director of Business Development
Holley Performance Products Inc.
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing operational costs significantly for the organization.
- Expanded product offerings to reach a more diverse customer base, boosting overall sales figures.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Mentored team members to develop their skills, leading to increased productivity and successful promotions within the company.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of business development initiatives.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor data, informing strategic decision-making processes for business growth opportunities.
Director of Marketing and Product Development
Mustangs Unlimited
04.2004 - 10.2014
- Develop and Implement Mustangs Unlimited Brand strategy
- Developing the marketing strategy for new and existing products
- Overseeing Implementation of Marketing strategy- All channels including digital, print, and PR
- Managed cross-functional teams to execute successful marketing initiatives, enhancing company reputation and increase customer engagement.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to develop effective marketing collateral that supported activities surrounding increased Revenue goals.
- Gather and analyze feedback from sales, marketing, development and the market
- Work closely with product manager to define marketing materials and programs
- Manage social media presence and direct programs to improve social media reputation and recognition
- Developing and deliver marketing strategies for the organization
- Be a "go-to" person for guidance and strategic leader within the company
- Undertake continuous analysis of competitive marketplace and consumer trends
- Become an expert on other products in the marketplace
- Create expectation and direct overall direction of Product Development team
Product Manager
The Eastwood Company
11.2002 - 04.2004
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Improved product functionality with innovative design solutions, resulting in increased sales conversions.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
Product Manager
Year One Inc.
03.1998 - 10.2002
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
- Streamlined the product development process for faster time-to-market and improved efficiency.
Corporate Operations Supervisor
Domino's Pizza
09.1987 - 11.1997
- Conducted regular evaluations of departmental processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Oversaw inventory, controlled stock-outs and reduced excessive inventory.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentored junior staff members on professional development goals, assisting in their career progression within the company.
- Enhanced employee performance by providing comprehensive training programs and regular feedback.
- Oversaw daily operations, effectively managing staff schedules and workloads to optimize productivity.
- Championed workplace safety initiatives, resulting in a significant decrease in accidents or incidents within the facility.
- Optimized inventory management processes to reduce waste while maintaining appropriate stock levels for business needs.
- Performed administrative activities to manage operations.
- Established a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations and holding employees accountable for results.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports and communicated results to management.
- Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA06.2026
Skills
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Staff Training and Development
- Business Analysis
- Key Performance Indicators
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureWork-life balanceInterests
Classic Muscle Cars
Travel
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Business Unit Leader
Holley Performance Brands
09.2023 - 05.2024
Director of 3rd Party Marketplaces
Holley Performance Products Inc.
03.2022 - 09.2023
General Manager
Super Shops
06.2020 - 03.2022
Director of Merchandising
Holley Performance Products Inc.
09.2019 - 06.2020
Director of Business Development
Holley Performance Products Inc.
11.2014 - 09.2019
Director of Marketing and Product Development
Mustangs Unlimited
04.2004 - 10.2014
Product Manager
The Eastwood Company
11.2002 - 04.2004
Product Manager
Year One Inc.
03.1998 - 10.2002
Corporate Operations Supervisor
Domino's Pizza
09.1987 - 11.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Georgia Perimeter College
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