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Education
Skills
Certification
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Russell Ramsey

Russell Ramsey

Hedgesville,WV

Summary

Seasoned leader with a proven track record at SEI, Inc. dba 7-Eleven, Inc., adept in multi-unit operations and change management. Spearheaded projects enhancing customer service and revenue across diverse platforms, managing over $30m in annual revenue. Skilled in strategic planning and leadership, excelling in driving significant business growth and operational excellence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Conversion Excellence / Regional Area Leader

SEI, Inc. dba 7-Eleven, Inc.
National Travel
10.2015 - Current
  • Manage and oversee 150+ in-store coaches to ensure adherence to organizational quality standards, while regularly visiting stores to continuously foster and build partnerships at every level.
  • Directed multifaceted operations of high-traffic service outlets spanning Restaurants, Retail shops, and Fuel platforms.
  • Managed collective annual revenue exceeding $30m with 3 District Managers, over 20 General Managers, and 10 to 75 employees depending on location.
  • Enhance and support enterprise-wide marketing campaigns and projects to drive business sales, controllables, and EBITDA.
  • Develop staff for a memorable, efficient customer experience.
  • Optimize change management in a results-focused environment.

Director of Operations

Eurest Support Services
Bethesda, MD
01.2013 - 08.2015
  • Location: National Institutes of Health
  • Oversaw a $9+ million account for all food and beverage, with numerous P&Ls for a medical campus serving 30,000 individuals daily.
  • Coordinated support liaison for management to optimize leadership and drive initiatives.
  • Executed comprehensive federal/state audits, safety programs compliance checks, competency evaluations for staff, and sanitation protocols.
  • Collaborated with clients to guarantee a smooth integration of guests' dietary needs in various service venues.

Regional Manager

Greyhound Lines, Inc. / Guest Services, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic US
12.2007 - 09.2012
  • Directed cross-functional teams in the Food & Beverage and Retail sectors across numerous business units, each generating over $10 million annually.
  • Oversaw P&L accountability across business operations, customer service programs, vendor selection and annual budget processes.
  • Designed a targeted selection program to enhance staffing quality and management bench strength.
  • Conducted monthly audits ensuring adherence to local and federal regulations while upholding company standards.

Area Director / Managing Partner

Airport 2000 / Capitol / DC Concessions
04.2003 - 11.2007

Locations: BWI, Dulles, Reagan and Logan Airports)

  • Led diverse management teams in various contract operations across Food & Beverage and Retail at four area airports, including many national brands: Wendy's, Panda Express, Charley's Grilled Subs, Mama Ilardo's Pizza, Caribou Coffee, Nathan's Famous, and Ranch 1.
  • Oversaw business operations with full P&L responsibility, sustaining brand integrity while boosting profits.
  • Partnered with Airport Operator (BAA and Westfield) to strategically develop effective marketing plans to increase sales and profitability.
  • Guided the management team to efficiently schedule daily assignments to maximize productivity, while cross-training to calculate inventory turns and executing new menu implementations in several brands.
  • Executed routine audits for OSHA, ABC, and HR, as well as semi-annual evaluations of management and staff.

Education

Management and Business Administration -

Louisiana State University

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Change Management
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Revenue Management
  • P&L Management
  • Training and Development
  • Leadership
  • Budget forecasting
  • Strategic Planning
  • IT Systems Implementation
  • Human Resource Management
  • Problem solving
  • Staff development
  • Financial acumen
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Infrastructure expansion

Certification

ServSafe, 09/23/25

Accomplishments

  • Remodeling and reorganizing retail locations to increase sales, margin and profitability while reducing labor and controllable expenses.
  • Reconstructed food and labor processes, achieving a 7% reduction in combined costs within 3 months.
  • Achieved consecutive years of top 9 ranked scorecard nationally to include building sales, margin, profit, infrastructure.
  • Built a team to achieve #3 ranking out of 94 districts in Eastern zone.
  • Turnaround of struggling operations.
  • Modernized food and retail management systems.

TeamPlayer

  • As a child and an adult, I continue to participate in team sports and activities, which have allowed me to use this experience in my personal and professional life to build, lead, and manage successful teams.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Conversion Excellence / Regional Area Leader

SEI, Inc. dba 7-Eleven, Inc.
10.2015 - Current

Director of Operations

Eurest Support Services
01.2013 - 08.2015

Regional Manager

Greyhound Lines, Inc. / Guest Services, Inc.
12.2007 - 09.2012

Area Director / Managing Partner

Airport 2000 / Capitol / DC Concessions
04.2003 - 11.2007

Management and Business Administration -

Louisiana State University
Russell Ramsey