Travis Breidenstein
Wantage
Summary
Dynamic store manager with a proven track record at Napa Auto Parts, excelling in profit and loss management and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that drove revenue growth and enhanced operational efficiency. Adept at data analysis and conflict resolution, fostering a motivated team that consistently achieved sales targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
STORE MANAGER
Napa Auto Parts
Newton
12.2022 - Current
- Managed Profit and Loss statements while strategizing store initiatives and business plans.
Identified new customer relationships and revenue streams to drive growth. - Collaborated with outside sales teams to develop and maintain wholesale accounts, enhancing profitability.
- Led a dedicated team, mentoring members to achieve exceptional customer service results.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for operational processes, boosting efficiency.
- Safeguarded and managed store assets, prioritizing security and integrity.
- Maintained store reputation for safety and aesthetics, reflecting a commitment to excellence.
STORE MANAGER
Lakeland Auto Parts
Franklin
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Oversaw day-to-day store operations to foster efficient and profitable operations.
- Utilized data analytics techniques to identify areas for improvement.
- Managed a team of 32.
- Organized and guided activities such as sales promotions requiring coordination with other department managers.
- Oversaw new store opening, created business plan and hired staff for location.
- Implemented store to store shuttle to improve movement of parts to other stores for faster deliveries to customers.
- Provided leadership and motivation to team members to increase productivity and efficiency within the store.
- Grew new store sales to 2.6 Million in two years.
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Advance Auto Parts
Hackettstown
11.2009 - 08.2015
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, payment options and returns and exchanges.
- Managed all customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
- Built employee knowledge with training and mentoring.
- Coached employees on customer service and selling techniques.
- Performed regular audits of merchandise displays and stock levels.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff to achieve sales targets.
- Led floor sets following plan-o-grams to update store appearance.
- Managed a team of 10.
Education
AUTOMOTIVE AND ENGINE TECHNOLOGY -
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Hamburg, New Jersey06.2007
Skills
- Profit and loss management
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Certification
• Parts Specialist - Automotive Parts Specialist (ASE P2)
• 30-Hour General Industry OSHA-Training
• Wix Filters, Light, Medium Duty, and Heavy-Duty Filtration Products and Services, MASTER level
• 30-Hour General Industry OSHA-Training
• Wix Filters, Light, Medium Duty, and Heavy-Duty Filtration Products and Services, MASTER level
References
- Matt Cameron, Shop Owner Customer, (862) 268-4522, mattsautorepair@yahoo.com
- Erik Anderson, Sales Representative Co-Worker, (973) 769-3466, eriktanderson12@gmail.com
- Jon Sterlie, Sales Representative Manager Co Worker, (978) 290-3651, jonftstierle@gmail.com
Timeline
STORE MANAGER
Napa Auto Parts
12.2022 - Current
STORE MANAGER
Lakeland Auto Parts
08.2015 - 12.2022
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Advance Auto Parts
11.2009 - 08.2015
AUTOMOTIVE AND ENGINE TECHNOLOGY -
Wallkill Valley Regional High School