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Kevin Bailey

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Area Manager Accomplished business executive with over 25+ years' success maximizing profitability and operational efficiency. Influential director of executive operations with proven achievement driving scalable business growth for market-leading companies using engaging, innovative management techniques. Passionately driven to improve area operations by attentively implementing successful business strategies at each individual establishment, fostering highly productive professional environments, and delivering tailored solutions based on market conditions. Impactful senior leader with a history of accomplishment building high-performance teams and accelerating career development across all organizational levels, transforming top-talent employees into strong, effective leaders. Interpersonal strengths leveraged to drive cross-functional collaboration, maximize client satisfaction, and skillfully market products and services to potential clients. Creative problem solver proven to approach challenge with tact, tenacity, and professional enthusiasm. Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. Areas of Expertise Regional Business Operations Accounting & P&L Management Executive Leadership Staff Training & Development Employee Engagement Sales & Marketing Client Relations Management Process Improvements Operational & Cost Efficiency Inventory Control & Purchasing Business Acquisition & Retention Written, Verbal & Presentation Skills Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Route Sales Manager

PepsiCo
08.2022 - Current
  • Increased company profit 12% by meeting and exceeding sales goals.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Sold promotional products to existing and new customers along assigned routes.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.

Owner/Operator

Truclean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Inc
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Orchestrated operations across all functional departments for performance-based business, including Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Inventory Control, and Customer Service
  • Drove business acquisition and retention by targeting new commercial and residential customer accounts while cultivating productive relationships with existing clients.
  • Maximized cost-efficiency by liaising with third-party vendors to negotiate contract and materials pricing, generating and critically analyzing P&L statements, executing all financial management and accounting practices, and skillfully managing resources, including equipment maintenance and purchasing.
  • Delivered best-in-class customer service and created phenomenal client experiences in order to establish reputation of excellent service.
  • Built and grew new service company from ground up as its Founder and CEO by single-handedly establishing solid business infrastructure and loyal customer base, designing all marketing collateral and branding materials, and launching company website.
  • Maximized satisfaction and incentivized repeat business by initiating maintenance plans to simplify clients' needs.
  • Established a competitive advantage by developing and launching aggressive marketing campaign that promoting features and benefits of services while showcasing appealing price points.

Distribution Center Supervisor

TJX Companies, Inc
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Supervised highest volume area in million square foot facility
  • Management and training of 50 plus union-based associates
  • Responsible for all area controllables, including, but not limited to influx of new product entering area from receiving; separating breakpacks and pricing; unitizing orders; and sending off product to shipping
  • Management of Orders per Hour (OPH), which involved balancing ticketing versus selection of units
  • Established behaviors that ensure safe working environment is provided and ensure employees are trained on safe working techniques in trade
  • Developed and implemented specific objectives and performance measures for each functional area and individual to improve performance
  • Developed and implemented Productivity Improvement Projects to improve upon Key Productivity Indicators; model High Performance Organization principles
  • Conducted performance evaluations and assisted Distribution Center GM with hiring and dismissals
  • Lead selection and hiring of new warehouse employees; evaluates employee performance; develops and implements action plans for improving employee performance
  • Provided direction and guidance on performance and scheduling, documented performance, and took corrective action
  • Read, understand and analyze operational reports in order to evaluate departmental performance and develop action plans for improvements

Area Manager, Franchise Services

Noble Roman's Inc
02.2007 - 07.2019
  • Advanced organizational, talent, and leadership development through managing, coaching, and motivating employees across 3K grocery locations, including 1.2K non-traditional and 20 traditional units, as multi-unit supervisor.
  • Directed seamless franchise openings and maximized potential for success by traveling to new locations and educating teams with regard to core business model.
  • Continuously ensured smooth, efficient operations across multiple sites as key member of company's Regional Team by critically evaluating current processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and delivering constructive recommendations to optimize performance.
  • Generated detailed P&L summaries both independently and alongside business owners to analyze finances and determine ways to increase net revenue.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules in alignment with productivity targets.
  • Bolstered business expansion by orchestrating development and launch of multiple hundreds of new franchises.
  • Optimized performance across numerous locations by training and mentoring 500 franchisees and team members.
  • Improved cost efficiency by 20% after redesigning and revamping Grocery Training Program.
  • Increased profitability by closing franchise sales during tradeshows and leading product demonstrations for potential buyers.

Training Manager

BP Products North America, Inc
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Innovated, managed, and led numerous company programs and initiatives that increased profitability while concurrently enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Built high-performance on-site team by governing talent acquisition and retention across all phases of development lifecycle, including initial recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and performance evaluations.
  • Promoted staff education, career development, and skills improvement by designing and implementing various comprehensive training programs that instilled best practices in sales, inventory control, and cash reconciliation.
  • Principally advised senior management on effective business development strategies, consultative selling programs, and brand-building initiatives
  • Achieved highest possible net operating income by implementing cost control programs, creating new revenue streams, and improving company's existing business model.
  • Championed launch strategy for new efficiency program that was adopted company-wide after it achieved market-leading No.1 ranking.
  • Boosted revenue by implementing high-impact sales and marketing initiatives based on extensive market, competitor, and consumer analysis as well as research on recent product innovations.

Construction & Real Estate Coordinator

Arby's, RTM Mid America, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2003

Education

Business & Site Management

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis, IN

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Business Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Controls
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations

Timeline

Route Sales Manager - PepsiCo
08.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator - Truclean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Inc
08.2020 - 08.2022
Distribution Center Supervisor - TJX Companies, Inc
08.2019 - 08.2020
Area Manager, Franchise Services - Noble Roman's Inc
02.2007 - 07.2019
Training Manager - BP Products North America, Inc
01.2003 - 12.2005
Construction & Real Estate Coordinator - Arby's, RTM Mid America, Inc
01.1993 - 01.2003
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) - , Business & Site Management
Kevin Bailey