James Cyprian
Portage,ME
Summary
Accomplished General Manager with a proven track record of fostering team collaboration at Advance Auto Parts, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving profitability. Skilled in safety compliance and strategic planning, I excel in leveraging hand and power tool expertise to achieve and surpass business goals, ensuring long-term success and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Worker
Cleveland-Cliffs
East Chicago, IN
06.2022 - Current
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Valparaiso, IN
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Assistant Manager
Oreilly Auto Parts
Valparaiso, IN
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Portage High School
Portage, IN06.2001
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Tool Maintenance
- Hand and power tool use
Timeline
Laborer Worker
Cleveland-Cliffs
06.2022 - Current
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
05.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Oreilly Auto Parts
02.2015 - 05.2019
Diploma - General Studies
Portage High School