Eric O. Ansah
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Leader with over twenty years of branch leadership experience across various industries, focusing on support for small, minority, and women-owned businesses in aviation. Proven track record in enhancing customer relations, training employees, and managing projects, with significant accomplishments in product launches and store remodels. Expertise in project development and new venture initiation. Analytical approach drives growth and profitability through strategic execution and financial management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and CEO
Travel Stop LLC
Baltimore, MD
08.2022 - Current
- Organizing logistics of creating and building a new company
- Creating opportunities in the travel market
Vice President of Finance
AMAC Baltimore Chapter
05.2022 - Current
- Founding member
- Member of the Board
Director of Office of Civil Rights and Compliance
Maryland Aviation Administration
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through data analysis to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to establish long-term organizational objectives.
- Developed comprehensive project plans detailing timelines, goals, budgets, and staffing requirements.
General Manager
Hudson Group
Baltimore, MD
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Day to day operations of thirteen stores and high-level overview of an additional eight stores
- Overseeing 150 employees including store managers, operations managers & supervisors
- Grew sales by over 13% first year and reduced shrink by over 50%
District Manager/Field Consultant
7-Eleven
Washington, DC
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Transitioned corporate stores to franchise
- Oversaw ten stores in Virginia, DC & Maryland
- Worked with franchises, vendors, and corporate division to maximize and grow the business
- Accountable for sales growth, store standards, customer service and staff development at multiple locations
Store Manager
CVS
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Effectively coordinating and managing all store activities, including developing relationships with outside sales representatives.
- Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction, and achieving and exceeding budgeted sales and profits.
- Actively developing and maintaining a team approach in the day-to-day management of all store associates. Developing associate skills, using coaching, observation tools, and providing feedback that will result in improved performance.
Education
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2010
Post-Secondary Degree Program -
Accra Academy
Accra, Ghana01.2000
Skills
- Financial and data analysis
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Market research
- Strategic planning
- Innovation development
- Process optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Organizational development
- Business planning
- Human resources management
- Financial reporting
References
Provided upon request
Key Highlights And Awards
- Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award, 01/01/25, BWI and Baltimore News
- Greater Baltimore Urban League, 02/01/25, Board Member
- Co-Author of RFP to establish first AMAC chapter, 05/01/22, AMAC
- General Manager of the Year, 01/01/21, Hudson Group
- Improved sales by 13%, 11/01/19, Hudson News
- Reduced shrink by 50%, 11/01/19, Hudson News
- Successful 7-Eleven Digital Launch, 10/01/18, 7-Eleven
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Office of Civil Rights and Compliance
Maryland Aviation Administration
01.2024 - 01.2025
Founder and CEO
Travel Stop LLC
08.2022 - Current
Vice President of Finance
AMAC Baltimore Chapter
05.2022 - Current
General Manager
Hudson Group
04.2019 - 12.2023
District Manager/Field Consultant
7-Eleven
11.2017 - 04.2019
Store Manager
CVS
01.2013 - 11.2017
Northern Virginia Community College
Post-Secondary Degree Program -
Accra Academy
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