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Education
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Keith Frederick

Wixom,MI

Summary

Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Operations Leader

TireHub LLC
Belleville, MI
06.2018 - Current
  • Spearheading logistics operations of multiple distribution centers including, the physical condition of grounds, security and supplies; guaranteeing safety and security of employees
  • Zero turnover in the last three years and highest retention in the country
  • Regional support for Software Roadnet and asset management for fleets
  • Regional transportation scheduling for ten distribution centers and working with shareholders
  • Entrusted with monitoring millions of dollars of inventory, including purchasing, overseas containers, physical inventory, cycle counts minimize losses and maximize revenue
  • Continued engagement and collaboration with regional sales staff to align operational output with sales goals and interdepartmental strategies resulting in an increase profit margins by 15%
  • Certified compliance with government & company policies and regulation
  • Including DOT & OSHA certifications and Hi-Lo credentials
  • Coordinated all staffing of personnel and ensured all employees utilized our web-based training for operations and safety to further their skill development.

Branch Manager

Bridgestone America (merged to TireHub)
Belleville, MI
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Spearheaded logistics operations, staffing and training of a brand-new distribution center
  • Onboarded 16 program dealers in the first year and developed a book of 4,000+ customers in the state of Michigan
  • Collaborated with regional operations and regional sales which resulted in successfully exceeding sales goals each year.

Retail Sales Manager

Belle Tire
Livonia, MI
12.1999 - 03.2015
  • Belle Tire Brand Ambassador, leading local efforts to drive brand recognition and ensure Belle Tire's culture is reinforced throughout the store.
  • Build customer relationships
  • Assess customers' needs and provide Belle Tire solutions according to their needs
  • Follow Belle Tire's Sales Process
  • Manage a cash drawer; cash customers out and maintain daily cash reconciliation
  • Direct the workflow in the service department
  • Meet and exceed defined goals and objectives
  • Handle day to day paperwork involved with retail operations
  • Open and Close the store as a part of key holder duties
  • Coach, manage and develop store employees
  • Write store schedule for all employees
  • Assist in hiring, interviewing and employee relations concerns
  • Understand and analyze store profit & loss statement
  • Inventory management
  • Facility management
  • Clean shop, showroom, restrooms
  • Work well in a team environment with a positive attitude
  • Do the right thing for the customers, employees, and vendors
  • Continuous thinking and sharing of ideas to improve Belle Tire
  • Other duties as assigned by manager

Assistant Manager

Belle Tire
Livonia, MI
06.1997 - 12.1999

Tire Technician

Belle Tire
Livonia, MI
04.1996 - 06.1997

Education

Business -

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

Sales Training -

Dale Carnegie of Northeast Ohio
Perrysburg, OH

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Strong sales skills with proven success
  • Dayforce
  • Ultipro
  • C3
  • Salesforce
  • Roadnet
  • Epicor P21 Routing
  • Epicor Warehouse Management System (WMS)
  • Motus
  • Training
  • Coaching
  • Hiring
  • Automotive Repair
  • Tire Sales
  • Custom wheel sales
  • Supply chain and Fleet management
  • Facilities Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvements
  • Financial controls implementation

Hobbies and Interests

Researching and traveling to different Caribbean islands to experience the culture, character, and history of each island.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Area Operations Leader

TireHub LLC
06.2018 - Current

Branch Manager

Bridgestone America (merged to TireHub)
02.2016 - 06.2018

Retail Sales Manager

Belle Tire
12.1999 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager

Belle Tire
06.1997 - 12.1999

Tire Technician

Belle Tire
04.1996 - 06.1997

Business -

Schoolcraft College

Sales Training -

Dale Carnegie of Northeast Ohio
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