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Ian Worsdell

Wrightwood,CALIFORNIA

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Ambitious Managing Director with excellent communication and coaching skills. Highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Track record of improving overall operations, reducing overhead and increasing corporate value.

Visionary individual with more than 6 years working as Managing Director for a Tire and Service organization. Highly communicative and experienced in people development and team building. Strengths in strategic planning and efficiency.

Detail-oriented VP with over 30 years of Coaching and Training experience. Expert in the Tire and Service industry, with proven history of leading Managers and Teams with excellent guidance and employee leadership. Trained in People development and committed to punctuality.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Retail Operations

American Tire Depot
Los Angeles, CA
07.2016 - Current
  • Monitored over 700 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Implemented long-term growth initiatives by developing Sales Plans and Go to Market strategies strategies.
  • Developed and launched loss-prevention program, reducing theft 80%.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Served instrumental role in organizational transformation and implementation and participated in 5 successful large-scale corporate restructurings.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
  • Streamlined Retail operations and budgeted effectively to decrease spending 20%.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Delivered leadership to executive team dedicated to driving ambitious targets with well-orchestrated plans.
  • Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar Car Maintenance operation.
  • Increased sales by $40M by establishing goals, overseeing performance and mentoring staff.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Delegated Operational daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers, increasing customer loyalty 20%.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Developed and rolled out new policies designed to bolster productivity and reduce overall Payroll costs.
  • Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
  • Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
  • Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in the Retail field.
  • Tracked and analyzed profitability and key metrics of a Mechanical establishment to improve overall profitability and bring in new clientele.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the Tire Store workspace, working closely with employees to systemize tasks.
  • Managed 700 team members across 4 departments, resulting in approximate $40M increase in annual revenue.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class Tire Store work.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Teamed with Marketing department to create organization's mission and vision statements.
  • Increased profits by assessing effectiveness of Sales and Customer Service projects.

Strategic Partnership Program Manager

Michelin North America
Greenville, SC
08.2011 - 06.2016
  • Joined business development meetings and supported market outreach plans to improve business development.
  • Developed annual account objectives and formalized client communications for communication of goals and plans.
  • Implemented account diagnostics, relationship analysis and engagement execution.
  • Used MS Excel to analyze data and PowerPoint to share information with team members.
  • Enforced use of required processes and tools for partnership management.
  • Facilitated strategy development and planned with cross-functional teams.
  • Reviewed established policies and procedures to take on temporary leadership positions, motivate employees and facilitate smooth Retail operations.
  • Trained and developed personnel to improve safety, employee relations and resolve customer issues.
  • Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Regional Manager

ATS Euromaster
Birmingham England, UK
03.2003 - 07.2011
  • Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
  • Engineered effective inventory management strategies and loss prevention initiatives to keep shrink below 1%.
  • Spearheaded market expansion plans for senior leadership.
  • Managed P&L to decrease discrepancies and retain timely and under-budget project completion.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for 25 locations.
  • Grew market share by building strong vendor network and customer-oriented retail store and services.
  • Improved customer experience by creating custom showrooms across retail locations.
  • Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.
  • Reduced turnover 15% by enhancing training, motivation and engagement strategies with all employees.
  • Delivered $90M in revenue by making strategic purchases and numerous sales to exceed sales goals.
  • Elevated market penetration to generate $90M in gross annual revenue from Tire and Service sales.
  • Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue 30% .
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Forecasted sales of $85M and set successful policies to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Introduced new inventory management measures, effectively decreasing product theft over 12%.
  • Launched over 15 new locations through effective management of property acquisitions and construction and financial planning.
  • Held weekly meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Masterminded updates to workflows and revitalized teams to meet changing business needs and boost team member performance.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Spearheaded routine operations and special program initiatives for regional group.
  • Managed and led owner loyalty managers and district managers in regional locations.

Regional Manager

KWIK FIT UK
Edinburgh Scotland, UK
01.1990 - 02.2003
  • Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
  • Engineered effective inventory management strategies and loss prevention initiatives to keep shrink below 0.5%.
  • Spearheaded market expansion plans for senior leadership.
  • Managed P&L to decrease discrepancies and retain timely and under-budget project completion.
  • Established and maintained operational standards for 30 locations.
  • Grew market share by building strong vendor network and customer-oriented retail store and services.
  • Improved customer experience by creating custom showrooms across retail locations.
  • Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.
  • Reduced turnover 20% by enhancing training, motivation and engagement strategies with all employees.
  • Delivered $140M in revenue by making strategic purchases and numerous sales to exceed sales goals.
  • Elevated market penetration to generate $140M in gross annual revenue from Tire and Service sales.
  • Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
  • Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue [25]% .
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
  • Forecasted sales of $120M and set successful policies to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
  • Introduced new inventory management measures, effectively decreasing product theft over 15%.
  • Launched over 25 new locations through effective management of property acquisitions and construction and financial planning.
  • Held weekly meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
  • Masterminded updates to workflows and revitalized teams to meet changing business needs and boost team member performance.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
  • Spearheaded routine operations and special program initiatives for regional group.
  • Managed and led owner loyalty managers and district managers in regional locations.

Warehouse Manager

ASDA UK
Reading England, UK
11.1988 - 12.1989
  • Met environmentally controlled warehouse operational needs through smooth staffing and resource allocation.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 500 pallets per day.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
  • Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
  • Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
  • Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations and replacements.
  • Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.
  • Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.
  • Boosted warehouse operations performance by overseeing dispatching and setting optimal employee schedules.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
  • Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
  • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
  • Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Lance Corporal Royal Engineers

British Army
Aldershot England, UK
10.1984 - 07.1988

Full Serving British Soldier in the Corps of the Royal Engineers.

1 year full service as a Junior Leader

3 Years in the Full Time Army Role.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horndean Comprehensive School England
Horndean England UK

Skills

  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Finance and Accounting Oversight
  • Business Leadership
  • Budget Control
  • Performance Assessment
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Sales Tracking
  • Training Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Cost Reduction
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Customer Relations
  • POS Terminal Operations
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Deadline Management
  • Sales Coaching

Timeline

Vice President of Retail Operations

American Tire Depot
07.2016 - Current

Strategic Partnership Program Manager

Michelin North America
08.2011 - 06.2016

Regional Manager

ATS Euromaster
03.2003 - 07.2011

Regional Manager

KWIK FIT UK
01.1990 - 02.2003

Warehouse Manager

ASDA UK
11.1988 - 12.1989

Lance Corporal Royal Engineers

British Army
10.1984 - 07.1988

High School Diploma -

Horndean Comprehensive School England
Ian Worsdell