Bryan Crabtree
Statesville,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Quality Home Furnishings, excelling in financial planning and risk management. Leveraging critical thinking and team leadership, I achieved consistent year over year sales growth while maintaining fiscal P &L responsibility. Skilled in relationship building, I fostered collaboration across teams, driving strategic initiatives that resulted in sustained revenue increases.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Quality Home Furnishings
05.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives for product sales and operational objectives.
- Assisted in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance team efficiency.
- Participated in project planning sessions, contributing insights for effective execution in both production selection and vendor and customer relations.
- Supported data analysis efforts to inform decision-making and drive organizational goals based on sales date and trends. Achieved year over year sales increased for 9+ years.
Vice President
Crabtree Homes LLC
06.2019 - Current
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments with a portfolio of rental properties.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility by achieving growth with zero debt service.
District Sales Manager
Mooresville Tribune, Media General Inc.
04.2009 - 10.2013
- Directed sales strategies to enhance market share and revenue growth.
- Mentored and trained sales teams, fostering professional development and performance improvement from both hourly and contracted employees..
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning initiatives.
- Established strong relationships with key clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction on a daily basis.
District Manager
Shoney's Restaurants
05.1996 - 12.2005
- Led district operations to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction across multiple locations.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve sales targets and improve market share.
- Mentored and trained managers to optimize team performance and ensure consistent service delivery.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and align district strategies accordingly.
- Started as an hourly position in 1996, and worked positions progressing to District Manager over 8 stores. Worked will several different franchisee owners over several years in the Southeast US.
- Streamlined operational processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs across the district.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to assess team effectiveness and implement necessary improvements.
Education
Elkhart Memorial High School
ElkhartIndiana University, South Bend
South Bend, INSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Vice President
Crabtree Homes LLC
06.2019 - Current
Vice President
Quality Home Furnishings
05.2013 - Current
District Sales Manager
Mooresville Tribune, Media General Inc.
04.2009 - 10.2013
District Manager
Shoney's Restaurants
05.1996 - 12.2005
Elkhart Memorial High School
Indiana University, South Bend