Timothy Gingles
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced Management Leader adept at driving sales, marketing, and new business development efforts to optimize operational performance. Proven track-record of exceeding goals, forming strategic alliances with senior executives. Highly skilled in translating organizational vision into actionable plans and providing decisive leadership to cross-functional teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Club Manager
Sam's Club
Pueblo, CO
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for staffing and developing leadership team
- Oversaw all club operations and led a team of 186 team members and managers
- Ensured all financial targets were achieved and control processes were in place
- Reduced turnover in my first year 100% through associate obsessed campaigns
- Responsible for overseeing the development of diverse teams in all areas of the Club to maintain high standards in quality and exceeded company’s sales traffic and sales target with 15% YOY sales growth
- Responsible for developing team to embrace Legendary Member Service and role model and discuss member centered initiatives
- Responsible for developing leaders to oversee food safety and sanitation through building processes
- Responsible for overseeing and leading a safety-first culture.
CO Club Manager
Sam's Club
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for developing diverse teams in all areas of Club to maintain high standards in quality and exceeded company’s sales traffic and sales target with 15% YOY sales growth
- Number 1 ranking in Market
- Responsible for developing team to embrace Legendary Member Service and role model and discuss member centered initiatives
- Responsible for overseeing food safety and sanitation through building processes
- Responsible for financial performance of team in shrink dollars, labor and supply cost
- Developed team in utilization of company’s digital technology in controlling inventory and accurate production, and ultimately enhancing associate and member experience
- Ensure leadership team and associates are adhering to safety processes.
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for developing diverse teams in all areas of Club to maintain high standards in quality and exceeded company’s sales traffic and sales target with 36% YOY sales growth
- Number 1 ranking in Colorado and number 3 in the region
- Responsible for developing team to ensure we meet high expectations of our members and helped lead Club to #2 ranking in region with Member Satisfaction scores
- Responsible for overseeing food safety and sanitation through building processes
- Responsible for financial performance of team, lead team each quarter to lower shrink dollars, lower labor and supply cost
- Developed team in utilization of company’s digital technology in controlling inventory and accurate production, and ultimately enhancing associate and member experience.
Director of Operations
Taco Bell
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for managing over 800 staff in 42 Taco Bells that exceed $60MM in annual sales while overseeing KFC, Long John Silver’s, and Pizza Hut Express locations along with several multi-brand stores
- Develop and execute annual business plans, monitor business reviews with franchisor, and create aggressive bench plans for an average of 3 new restaurants per year.
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
Castle Rock, CO
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Established and cultivated multitalented teams across various departments ensuring consistent high-quality standards.
- Responsible for overseeing food safety and sanitation through building processes
- Managed financial performance of team, successfully leading them each quarter to reduce shrink dollars, labor costs, and supply expenses.
- Led team in implementing digital technology to streamline inventory management and enhance production efficiency, resulting in improved associate and member experience.
Director of Operations
Taco Bell
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Responsible for managing over 800 staff in 42 Taco Bells that exceed $60MM in annual sales while overseeing KFC, Long John Silver’s, and Pizza Hut Express locations along with several multi-brand stores
- Develop and execute annual business plans, monitor business reviews with franchisor, and create aggressive bench plans for an average of 3 new restaurants per year.
President
Gingles Concepts, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Administered all business operations such as HR, payroll, loss prevention, acquisitions, and asset management while supervising over 80 employees and 16 managers in 4 units averaging 1.2 million PSAs
- Paved the way for expansion in first year from 2 to 4 restaurants by building aggressive budgets and developing LSM campaigns in community to strengthen relationships
- Worked with franchise board to ensure DMA success in operational excellence and local store marketing throughout Colorado.
Vice President
Denver Taco Bell Marketing Association
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with field marketing specialist and franchisees on local store marketing efforts, operational goals, and media strategies
- Navigated negotiations between national sport teams on behalf of DMA franchisee partners.
Director of Operations
Taco Bell/Golden Corral/Long John Silver’s
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Created and directed asset strategy including 1 remodel and 3 ground ups in five years
- Oversaw more than 160 team members and 28 managers in 2 full service restaurants and 5 QSR
- 7 years of 5% sales growth with 4% increase in operating cash flow.
Education
General Studies -
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, COPresident of Phi Theta Kappa -
Rifle, CO Chapter
VICORP, VITAL Leadership Program -
Denver, CO
Achieving Break-through Results -
Yum University
Louisville, KYFinance College -
Yum University
Louisville, KYNRFSP and ServSafe Certified -
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning/Vision
- Staff Training/Supervision
- New Business Development
- Change Management
- EBITDA Improvement
- Franchise Expansion
- Community Relations
- Team Building/Leadership
- Budget Administration
- P&L Accountability
- Project Coordination
- Business Plan Design
- Targeted Marketing
- Financial Management
Timeline
Club Manager
Sam's Club
03.2022 - Current
CO Club Manager
Sam's Club
05.2021 - 03.2022
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
02.2020 - 05.2021
Director of Operations
Taco Bell
03.2018 - 01.2020
Fresh Manager
Sam's Club
04.2017 - 03.2018
Director of Operations
Taco Bell
01.2011 - 04.2017
President
Gingles Concepts, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Vice President
Denver Taco Bell Marketing Association
01.2000 - 01.2011
Director of Operations
Taco Bell/Golden Corral/Long John Silver’s
01.1999 - 01.2009
General Studies -
Colorado Mountain College
President of Phi Theta Kappa -
Rifle, CO Chapter
VICORP, VITAL Leadership Program -
Denver, CO
Achieving Break-through Results -
Yum University
Finance College -
Yum University
NRFSP and ServSafe Certified -
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