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Dwayne Livingston

Dwayne Livingston

CALEDONIA,MS

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

Whistle Express Car Wash
07.2023 - Current
  • Directed daily site operations, ensuring smooth vehicle flow and consistent service standards.
  • Supervised team performance, coached staff, and reinforced customer service expectations.
  • Monitored wash equipment, identified maintenance issues, and coordinated timely repairs.
  • Enforced safety procedures and compliance standards across all work areas.
  • Improved team productivity with targeted coaching and performance monitoring.
  • Managed site logistics to minimize disruptions and maintain clean and safe work environment.

Operations Manager / General Manager

Loves Travel Center
02.2019 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw division level managers across operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety, and compliance in a matrix management environment.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance organizational culture and optimize procedures, supporting company evolution and growth.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Monitored and advanced productivity KPIs to align with key business goals and objectives.

Served in interim GM responsibilities for 9 months during Covid, enabling KPI gains across all 7 profit centers for a multi-million-dollar annual corporation.

District Manager

Advance Auto Parts Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2018
  • Directed multi-site operations, ensuring consistent execution of sales, service, and compliance standards.
  • Evaluated store performance, identifying process gaps and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Motivated team members to exceed objectives by setting clear goals, tracking daily performance, and implementing targeted improvement strategies.
  • Collaborated with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic account planning.

Internet Sales Manager

Carl Hogan Automotive, Inc.
11.2008 - 06.2015
  • Revamped company website to feature current deals and product packages, enhancing customer engagement.
  • Delivered personalized customer service to address individual needs and inquiries, fostering customer loyalty.
  • Trained the sales staff on company procedures and salesmanship.
  • Responded to internet inquiries and phone calls in a timely manner.
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.

General Sales Manager

Templeton Motors, Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2008
  • Motivated team members to exceed objectives by setting clear goals, tracking daily performance, and implementing targeted improvement strategies.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on a daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products and services.
  • Reinvented how team interacts with prospective clients by developing innovative and creative sales presentation steps to road to the sale.

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Carl Hogan Automotive, Inc.
11.2001 - 12.2006
  • Trained and coached new sales associates to enhance their performance and customer engagement.
  • Delivered exceptional care and attention to repeat customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Wrote, negotiated and finalized sales contracts.
  • Executed up-selling strategies by recommending accessories and complementary purchases to increase overall sales.

Education

Certificate #20071709 - Food Safety

Serv Safe Certified
National Restaurant Association
12-2020

Retail Sales & Marketing

GM Mark Of Excellence
01-2013

Retail Sales Management

Chrysler Academy
01-2010

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Joe Verde
Atlanta, Ga.
01-2003

Army National Gaurd
01-1997

Skills

  • Goal achievement
  • Performance coaching
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Policies and Procedures Implementation
  • Staff Management
  • Policy implementation
  • KPI management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Facility management
  • Process optimization
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication

Timeline

Site Manager

Whistle Express Car Wash
07.2023 - Current

Operations Manager / General Manager

Loves Travel Center
02.2019 - 06.2023

District Manager

Advance Auto Parts Inc.
08.2015 - 11.2018

Internet Sales Manager

Carl Hogan Automotive, Inc.
11.2008 - 06.2015

General Sales Manager

Templeton Motors, Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2008

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Carl Hogan Automotive, Inc.
11.2001 - 12.2006

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Joe Verde

Retail Sales Management

Chrysler Academy

Retail Sales & Marketing

GM Mark Of Excellence

Certificate #20071709 - Food Safety

Serv Safe Certified

Army National Gaurd