Bob Meerkreebs
District Manager
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with extensive experience in multi-site management, team leadership, and operational optimization. Adept at team development, data analysis, and cost control, consistently delivering top-ranked district results. Strategic planning expert who drives efficiency and enhances customer satisfaction through effective leadership. Skilled in mentoring and developing general managers to improve store financial performance, with a proven track record in new store openings and maintaining high employee morale while reducing turnover. Ready to leverage unique skills to enhance performance and profitability, foster team collaboration, and achieve business goals within a growing organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Manager
Dunkin Donuts & Moe's Southwest Grill
Phoenix & Oceanside, AZ & CA
05.2008 - 06.2025
- Dunkin Donuts and Moe's Southwest Grill were owned by the same investor group
- Supervised 5-8 locations, championing operational excellence which led to increased top-line sales and exceptional customer service; recruited and developed high-performing teams to achieve critical financial targets for maximum unit profitability.
- Attained top-ranked district status in the company during tenure as District Manager.
- Conducted daily in-store visits to support staff, ensure compliance with company policies, uphold Brand Standards, and adhere to federal and state regulations.
- Enhanced employee morale by fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment, resulting in lower-than-industry-average turnover rates.
- Led numerous new store openings within the district, contributing to 25+ company-wide new store openings, while ensuring smooth new store product delivery and technology installation logistics, staffing, training, and orchestrating new store product promotions.
- Evaluated store performance through data analysis and in-store observation to identify and capitalize on opportunities for operational improvement.
- Implemented strategic action plans that led to enhanced customer service, streamlined operations, and reduced labor and food costs.
- Supported General Managers in new product launches, delivered training to staff, and undertook strategic inventory management.
- Conducted daily store assessments to gauge customer satisfaction and uphold service standards, resulting in heightened customer satisfaction and consistent transaction and sales growth.
- Analyzed district sales data to pinpoint specific areas for improvement, achieving or exceeding financial performance targets.
- Scrutinized financial data for each store within the district to identify improvement areas, leading to increased profitability.
- Mentored and trained General Managers, resulting in enhanced financial and service metrics for the district.
- Cultivated connections with all levels of store staff and team leadership, including General Managers, Shift Leaders, and Team Members, resulting in the development of top-performing teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Multi-unit operations management
Sales growth strategy
Financial data analysis
Collaborative strategic planning
Exceptional customer service
Employee performance review
Inventory and labor management
Store launch management
Team development and training
Regulatory compliance oversight
Team leadership
Financial budget oversight
Certification
ServSafe Certified
References
Professional and personal references available upon request
Volunteer work
Volunteer at Horizon Church in Usher Ministry and Children's Ministry
Timeline
District Manager - Dunkin Donuts & Moe's Southwest Grill
05.2008 - 06.2025
University California At San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Biology