Cory Anderson
Buckley
Summary
Dynamic District Manager with proven success at LKQ Corporation, driving business development and performance improvement across multiple regions. Expert in operations management and relationship building, I have consistently enhanced customer experiences and achieved significant revenue growth through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled in coaching and mentoring to foster high-performing teams.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Elitek Vehicle Services
03.2022 - Current
- Responsibility for mobile wholesale automotive vehicle service operations within 6 Western States and Alberta, Canada.
- Service expansion into multiple markets building out teams to support customer demand.
- Employee engagement to maximize retention through frequent interactions in a mobile, remote, environment.
- Identified unique customer needs to develop an action plan to execute.
- Independently worked to build strategic plans to improve the customer experience.
- An LKQ Corporation Company, West US/Western Canada
District Sales Manager
LKQ Corporation
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Established strong team of 7 Sales Managers throughout Northwest United States and Western Canada.
- Worked with Sales Managers, in 3 Districts, to develop and improve various employee sales metrics.
- Drove profitable revenue growth through different local and corporate initiatives.
- Developed strong business partnerships with diverse customer base.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine the best methods to improve sales results.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and customer experience.
- Northwest US/Western Canada
General Manager/Plant Manager
LKQ Corporation
Sumner
11.2009 - 01.2017
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, improving customer experience and achieving KPIs.
- Key role in growing market share through expanding distribution, integrating acquisitions, designing new production facilities, re-locating facilities and expanding warehouse footprint.
- Oversaw daily operations of 310,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 10-acre production site.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Identified and implemented various strategies for continuous improvement, including various lean processes.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maintained quality of product with inspections and assessments.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management awareness.
- Recruited, hired and trained personnel to achieve company objectives throughout various stages.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, building productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
General Manager
Performance Warehouse
Hillsboro
01.1999 - 07.2009
- Developed relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
- Designed employee recognition programs which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Reduced risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
- Inventory procurement through various management systems at store and warehouse levels.
- Merchandizing development for retail stores with innovative product selection.
- Develop warehouse management and POS systems through testing and implementation strategies.
- Acquisition evaluation through due diligence processes.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Warner Pacific College
Portland, OR06.2010
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.1999
High School Diploma -
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham, OR06.1997
Skills
- Business development and planning
- Performance improvement
- Product and service sales
- Operations management
- Relationship management
- Sales leadership
- Staff management
- Vendor management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Sales reporting
- Sales processes
- New business development
- Systems and software proficiency
- Territory management
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel and various other inventory management systems to develop inventory tracking.
- Collaborated with a team to develop a complete warehouse management system (Procurement to barcode operations).
- Supervised teams of up to 175 staff members.
- Achieved 5 warehouse expansions through providing hands-on support to the teams involved, including design and product placement.
- Project Manager for a complete ground up automotive salvage yard build.
- Achieved development of a strong management team by selecting proper candidates and consistent mentoring.
- Achieved integrating multiple acquisitions through business analysis and due diligence activities.
- Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline the hiring and onboarding process.
- Supervised sales teams to monitor sales activity and goal achievement.
- Oversaw inventory procurement for 300 product lines and 250,000 SKUs, including new inventory selection.
Personal Information
Title: District Manager
Timeline
District Manager
Elitek Vehicle Services
03.2022 - Current
District Sales Manager
LKQ Corporation
01.2017 - 03.2022
General Manager/Plant Manager
LKQ Corporation
11.2009 - 01.2017
General Manager
Performance Warehouse
01.1999 - 07.2009
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Warner Pacific College
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Mt Hood Community College
High School Diploma -
Sam Barlow High School