- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Hiking
- Wine Tasting
- Home Brewing
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Adventure Travel
Bill Tice
Monroe,NC
Summary
Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO
Grind With Gratitude LLC
Wilmington, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Organized the growth and strategic vision of a new beverage company, growing the brand to $4 Million in sales in the first 12 months.
- Expanded the distribution network to 14 states and 15 distributor partners across the US.
- Led the expansion the distribution network to 14 states and 15 distributor partners across the US.
- Spearheaded the startup of the direct-to-consumer sales from zero to over $240,000 in 3 months.
- Coordinated and managed the capital raise of over $2.5MM in 3 months.
- Navigated through the complexity of state-by-state regulations surrounding a federally controlled substance.
- Skilled in revenue growth, profit optimization and P&L management.
District Manager
Total Wine and More
North Carolina
03.1998 - Current
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
- Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client base within the district.
- Evaluated store performance regularly using data analysis tools to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted action plans for continuous growth.
- Coordinated regional marketing efforts to increase brand visibility within target markets, attracting new customers while retaining current clientele base.
- Implemented risk-management protocols for loss prevention, leading to a consistent decrease in shrinkage rates across the district.
- Led adoption of new technology platforms to streamline reporting and inventory management.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for underperforming districts, turning around sales figures.
General Manager
The Roadhouse Steak Joint
Wilmington, DE
04.1997 - 03.1998
- 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.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
General Manager
Grotto Pizza
Newark, DE
02.1989 - 04.1997
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
Education
No Degree - History Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DESkills
- Leadership skills
- Recruiting and hiring
- Strategic planning
- Customer service
- Training and coaching
- Goal setting and performance metrics
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
Accomplishments
- Led a start-up beverage company from $4,000 in sales to $4MM in 12 months.
- 2022 District Manager of the year, Total Wine and More
• Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant - Salesforce.
• Microsoft Certified, Dynamics 365 for Sales Functional Consultant Associate - Microsoft.
• Total Wine Professional
• Cicerone Certified
Certification
- Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant - Salesforce.
- Microsoft Certified, Dynamics 365 for Sales Functional Consultant Associate - Microsoft.
- Total Wine Professional
- Cicerone Certified
Interests
Timeline
CEO
Grind With Gratitude LLC
07.2025 - Current
District Manager
Total Wine and More
03.1998 - Current
General Manager
The Roadhouse Steak Joint
04.1997 - 03.1998
General Manager
Grotto Pizza
02.1989 - 04.1997
No Degree - History Education
University of Delaware
2022 District Manager of the Year
Ranked #1 out of 30 District Managers for Key Performance Metrics. #1 in Digital sales, Net Promoter Score and margin to budget. Achieved the lowest shrink % in the company.