Chris Barth
Willard
Summary
Dynamic Area Manager with a proven track record at Next Solutions, LLC, driving KPI achievement and fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in KPI analysis and staff mentoring, I successfully led recruitment efforts and enhanced operational efficiency, resulting in top performance ratings and significant market share growth.
Results-driven management professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving goals. Proven track record of effective leadership, operational efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and fostering productive team cultures. Known for reliability and flexibility in meeting changing needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
Next Solutions, LLC
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Led 3 markets to achieve KPI goals and exceed targets consistently for vendor partner.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Assessed KPI reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Led efforts in recruitment to grow market teams and ensure retention.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Assessed payroll reports to ensure accurate vendor billing and employee pay.
- Built Power Point decks for quarterly relationship reviews.
Market Manager
Next Solutions, LLC
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Increased market share by identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends while establishing the company-wide standard for excellence.
- Streamlined internal processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
- Achieved KPI targets consistently and was ranked #1 partner manager 5 out of 12 months, in 2024, across 29 markets (finished in top 10 all other months including 3 second place finishes.)
- Built impeccable employee culture in the market and contributed to establishing numerous best practices throughout the company.
- Contributed to working up 9 employees to promotion into company leadership across 3 markets and 4 products.
Operations Manager
Perfectview Installations, LLC
03.2013 - 11.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Territory Manager
Midwest Technical Broadband
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective training programs for service technicians.
- Leveraged market research data to inform targeted marketing efforts within the territory, driving increased brand awareness.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency, implementing strategic plans to optimize workload distribution.
- Implemented inventory control processes, reducing shrinkage and improving overall stock management efficiency.
- Expanded territory sales by developing strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Increased client retention rate through exceptional customer service and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Managed a high-performing service team, leading them to achieve consistent top performance ratings.
Education
College Prep
Elyria High School
Elyria06-1997
Skills
- Staff management and mentoring of junior leadership to maintain delivery of best practices across all markets
- Thorough KPI analysis to develop approaches for capturing target goals
- Continuous recruitment to ensure headcount standards and retention
- Ensure maximum compensation from vendor and maximum efficiency from market teams to drive company revenue
- Detail-oriented PowerPoint decks to maintain stellar vendor rapport in quarterly relationship reviews
Timeline
Area Manager
Next Solutions, LLC
10.2024 - 04.2025
Market Manager
Next Solutions, LLC
02.2021 - 10.2024
Operations Manager
Perfectview Installations, LLC
03.2013 - 11.2020
Territory Manager
Midwest Technical Broadband
08.2012 - 05.2017
College Prep
Elyria High School
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