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Ciara Taylor

Virginia Beach,VA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Operations Manager

Frito Lay
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented facility policies, procedures, and safety standards from opening of the DC to now
  • Managed 45 Direct reports across multiple teams and multiple shifts along with 2 lead supervisors
  • Led region wide capability call on work distribution process that I developed
  • Managed and coordinated with 3rd party logistics and transportation partners
  • Coordinated daily operations of the facility and managed staff schedules.

Large Format District Manager

Frito Lay
Nashville, TN
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Lead a high profile large format district in Metro Nashville consisting of 43 Customer accounts, 20 Million Dollars in sales per year and 27+ employees
  • Beat sales plan by 1 million dollars after 7 months
  • Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
  • Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulations
  • Successfully lead multiple RVP market tours
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction by building strong relationships and rapport

Small Format District Manager

Frito Lay
Nashville , TN
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Lead a high-profile small format district in East Nashville and up through Central Tennessee Consisting of 230+ Stores, 10 routes and 16+ Employees
  • Finished 2021 2nd overall in sales for the entire Greater Nashville Zone
  • Trained 5 new Managers from the first day through market tour certification
  • Led Steven Williams, Steve Llewellyn and Executive Committee tour in Nashville and was rewarded a pepsico way coin signifying excellence in the market
  • Awarded 2021 Pepsico Way award for celebrating success

Small Format District Manager

Frito Lay
Macon, GA
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Led a small format district in South Georgia spanning from Byron to Hawkinsville, Georgia consisting of 187+ stores, 9 routes and 11+ employees
  • Supported an open small format district for 9 months spanning from Macon to Forsyth, Georgia consisting of 228+ stores, 9 routes and 11+ employees
  • Led Both districts through total market conversion change project

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12-2018

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Business Development
  • Effective Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Pepsico Way Coin 2022
  • Winning with Pride award 2022
  • Pepsico Way Award 2021

Timeline

Facility Operations Manager

Frito Lay
03.2023 - Current

Large Format District Manager

Frito Lay
06.2022 - 02.2023

Small Format District Manager

Frito Lay
06.2020 - 06.2022

Small Format District Manager

Frito Lay
01.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

The University of Alabama
Ciara Taylor