Chad Tobin
Center Point
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales and Operations Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 30-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and leveraging technology to grow the business and improve efficiencies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DELIVERY/DRIVING SR LEADER
PepsiCo/Pepsi Beverages North America
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior leaders, fostering talent development and enhancing team performance across multiple departments.
- Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, promoting a culture of excellence within operations.
- Maximized product quality, cost controls and safety through diligent leadership.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes and optimize organizational effectiveness.
Food Service Sales Associate Manager
Pepsi Beverages North America
Hiawatha, IA
12.2016 - Current
- Achieved performance goals by developing new revenue streams and increasing sales from existing accounts.
- Collaborated with upper management align on priorities and drive continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships, grow existing revenue, and improve account retention.
- Developed Full Line Vending KPI's and lead bi-weekly meetings with sales and operations team members to set and review period/quarterly priorities.
- Responsible for managing Full Line Vending P&L
Full Line Vending Operations Manager
Pepsi Americas/PepsiCo
Hiawatha, IA
01.2004 - 12.2016
- Worked operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency by reducing waste and out of stocks by 15%.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Implemented new inventory management system to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
Vending Service Technician
Brokaw Vending/Pepsi Americas
Hiawatha, IA
05.1999 - 01.2004
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring vending machines for redeployment.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Full Line Vending Delivery Driver
Brokaw Vending
Hiawatha, IA
03.1996 - 05.1999
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Identified growth opportunities for additional equipment placements or product assortment.
- Identified new customer leads.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Economics
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Western Dubuque High School
Epworth, IA05-1991
Skills
- Building Relationships
- Team Cooperation and Customer Focus
- Developing and Executing Training Plans and Materials
- Strong Microsoft Office Excel, Power Point and Word skill set
- Exceptional Data Analysis Skills
- Identifying and Implementing Industry Best Practices
- Leveraging Technology
- Lean Six Sigma Green belt
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
DELIVERY/DRIVING SR LEADER
PepsiCo/Pepsi Beverages North America
12.2024 - Current
Food Service Sales Associate Manager
Pepsi Beverages North America
12.2016 - Current
Full Line Vending Operations Manager
Pepsi Americas/PepsiCo
01.2004 - 12.2016
Vending Service Technician
Brokaw Vending/Pepsi Americas
05.1999 - 01.2004
Full Line Vending Delivery Driver
Brokaw Vending
03.1996 - 05.1999
High School Diploma - undefined
Western Dubuque High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Economics
University of Iowa