Brian Meier
PESHTIGO,WI
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Menominee, MI
04.2014 - 12.2021
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved inventory correctness each and every year
Assistant Manager
Carquest Auto Parts
Appleton, WI
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Manager
Car X
Kimberly, WI
02.2009 - 03.2014
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WICertification - Welding
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI04.2009
High School Diploma -
Appleton High School West
Appleton, WI06.1989
Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations management
- Schedule optimization
- Sales and marketing
- Creative merchandising
- Business Development
Certification
- Automotive HVAC Training -
Timeline
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
04.2014 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Carquest Auto Parts
02.2011 - 04.2014
Manager
Car X
02.2009 - 03.2014
Emergency Medical Technician
Fox Valley Technical College
Certification - Welding
Fox Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Appleton High School West