Paul Wallace
Arvada,CO
Summary
Experienced senior-level business and operations executive with a proven track record of success spanning over 18 years. Possesses strong business acumen and a visionary mindset, driven by a deep entrepreneurial spirit. Consistently leads high-growth companies, prioritizing the delivery of value to employees, customers, partners, and shareholders. Ability to inspire and motivate individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds towards a shared objective has been instrumental in achieving exceptional results. Solid history of attracting, developing, and motivating a highly skilled workforce.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
Mattress Firm
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Oversaw Regional restructure and Bay Area restructure
- Increased year-over-year sales in the back half of the fiscal year
- Lead a team of 9 District Managers and 123 retail locations
Senior District Manager
Mattress Firm
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Continued year-over-year EBITDA and sales growth in 2022 and 2023 for Colorado North and Colorado South Districts
- Oversaw the Regional, Market, and District restructure in 2021
- Constructed complete turnaround for the Colorado North district from last place in the Region to #1 district in the Region and #4 in the Division in 2021
- Learning and Development oversight committee, leadership development for the Desert Mountain Region
District Manager
Mattress Firm
09.2011 - 10.2021
- Lead the Seattle Market to the highest EBITDA revenue contribution in the entire country 3 years in a row
- Birmingham, AL
- 10/2014 - 01/2018 Lead the Birmingham market to its first positive EBITDA contribution in the market’s history while sustaining double digit EBITDA contributions for 3 consecutive years
- Nashville, TN
- 01/2012 - 01/2014 Lead the Nashville South District to the highest EBITDA contribution growth in the Southeast Region and highest store average in the Enterprise
- Atlanta, GA
- 09/2011 - 01/2012 Lead the Atlanta West District to the highest % to budget in the Enterprise for the fiscal year
Area Manager/store manager
Mattress Firm
11.2006 - 09.2011
- Drove sales through training, coaching, development, store execution, merchandising, and local marketing
Education
Micro-computer specialist - 2 years of study
Chattahoochee Tech
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Transformational Change
- Organizational Vision & Strategy
- Sales Strategy & Revenue Generation
- Budget & P&L Management
- Multi-State Operations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Employee Retention
- Problem Solving
- Staff leadership
- Strategic Decision-making
- Operational planning
Timeline
Regional Vice President
Mattress Firm
07.2023 - 12.2024
Senior District Manager
Mattress Firm
10.2021 - 07.2023
District Manager
Mattress Firm
09.2011 - 10.2021
Area Manager/store manager
Mattress Firm
11.2006 - 09.2011
Micro-computer specialist - 2 years of study
Chattahoochee Tech
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