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Dan Ellis

Akron

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Consistently equips employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandising – Part Time

Premium Retail Services
07.2023

Sales Consultant

Laria Chevrolet-Buick
04.2018 - 01.2019

Training Specialist II

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
11.2013 - 07.2017

Area Manager, Area Manager II

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
06.2002 - 11.2013

Service Center Manager

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
06.1999 - 06.2002

Dish tanker, Line Cook, Shift Assistant, Manager

Bob Evans Restaurant
01.1993 - 06.1999

Education

Automotive Engineering -

Stark State College
1998

Computer Science Engineering -

University of Toledo
1994

Diploma -

Northwest High School
12.1993

Skills

  • Safety trained
  • Leadership trained
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Operational Excellence
  • Cost Control
  • Budget Analysis
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Goal Setting
  • Hiring and Training
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Onboarding and Orientation

Accomplishments

  • FY’2000 Service Center Manager of the Year award with Valvoline Instant Oil Change
  • FY’2003 Area Manager of the Year award with Valvoline Instant Oil Change
  • Trained and developed Five Area Managers, an Assistant Area Manager, and 30+ Service Center Managers for Valvoline Instant Oil Change
  • MBTI Instructor Certification – Four years of experience in teaching/facilitating Myers Briggs for operations and corporate employees. Earned highest test score, 98%, of all MBTI instructors attending class.
  • Martial Arts - Instructor from 1991 - 1993; Ranked 2nd in Ohio (intermediate division) in 1991; Earned Black Belt in 1993

Timeline

Retail Merchandising – Part Time

Premium Retail Services
07.2023

Sales Consultant

Laria Chevrolet-Buick
04.2018 - 01.2019

Training Specialist II

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
11.2013 - 07.2017

Area Manager, Area Manager II

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
06.2002 - 11.2013

Service Center Manager

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
06.1999 - 06.2002

Dish tanker, Line Cook, Shift Assistant, Manager

Bob Evans Restaurant
01.1993 - 06.1999

Automotive Engineering -

Stark State College

Computer Science Engineering -

University of Toledo

Diploma -

Northwest High School
Dan Ellis