Daniel Southwick
Roseville,CA
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record, driving sales growth and enhancing profitability across multiple locations. Expert in strategic planning and talent management. Excel in optimizing performance and fostering strong vendor relations, ensuring alignment with company goals while inspiring teams to achieve excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Eclipse Rent A Center
07.2023 - Current
- Increased year-over-year sales growth and collection standards while driving operational efficiencies.
- Designed sales strategies that boosted total revenue via rental income, cash sales, memberships, and other fees.
- Ensured brand consistency across 10 stores by standardizing operational practices.
- Evaluated key performance indicators for all locations; implemented targeted action plans for underperforming stores to improve results.
- Fostered internal leadership development, with over 90% of store managers promoted through quarterly workshops and ongoing training initiatives.
Director of Operations
Sharis Café and Pies
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Directed operations for 12 stores, ensuring compliance with company standards and performance metrics.
- Elevated restaurant sales and profitability across multiple states during reorganization.
- Collaborated with task forces to evaluate and enhance operational systems, boosting efficiency.
Senior General Manager
Sharis Café and Pies
Sacramento
03.2009 - 12.2019
- Scaled operations for two Bay Area locations prior to entering Sacramento market.
- Optimized restaurant performance, elevating revenue from third to top position between 2018 and 2019.
- Mentored general managers through training programs to strengthen leadership skills brand-wide.
- Participated in focus groups to develop strategies enhancing operational efficiencies across brand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Finance
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2020
Skills
- Operational management
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting expertise
- Profit and loss analysis
- Talent management
- Hiring strategies
- Customer retention
- Vendor relations
- Performance optimization
- Leadership and sales
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Timeline
District Manager
Eclipse Rent A Center
07.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Sharis Café and Pies
01.2020 - 07.2023
Senior General Manager
Sharis Café and Pies
03.2009 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Finance
Liberty University