Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
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Vinuel Pineda
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Take 5 Oil Change
New Unit Growth Manager, Project Manager
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Franchise System Administration
- Develop, maintain, and upgrade all franchise administration systems and processes; including weekly reports, Fran Connect, JIRA, Qlik and all other administrative activities in support of new unit openings, conversion projects, and Driven Take 5 Oil Change growth
- Creating and uploading all new units and M&A projects into Fran connect system
- Monitor and update any changes to units in development
- From Site Identification to Open and Operating
- Work with other Driven Brands departments to ensure all needs are met as it pertains to New Unit Growth
- Work with NUG Director to find ways to make NUG systems and processes more efficient
- New Unit Growth
- Maintain insight over construction timelines, ensuring transfer of communication to Driven Brand Franchise System Administration (Fran connect)
- Coordinate weekly call cadences for new openings between all departments for accurate updates to prepare for openings
- Deliver weekly communication of New Unit updates to all departments to ensure all areas of New Unit Growth are aware of any changes to timeline
- Equipment and Product Ordering
- Product Account setup
- Confirm that all setup features are active, on time, and functional
- Monitored project progress, identified risks, and took corrective action as needed.
- Partner with Legal Team, HR, IT, and all other departments to ensure proper integration of M&A opportunities through project management
- Lead timing and accuracy of all NTC communications
- Oversee all aspects of NUG Equipment Program
- Work closely with Operations to ensure a proper transition
- Assist in building and maintaining culture initiative with all new M&A deals
- Responsible for partnering with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment proper execution
- Ability to provide on-time results to Corporate and Senior Leadership
- Ability to multi-task and work on projects simultaneously
- Dedication to impacting results
- Excellent interpersonal communications skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strategic Mindset
- Innovative thinker
- Detail
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Take 5 Oil Change
Certified Training Manager
10.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Check in with customers during their visit
- Perform opening and closing procedures
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via Rallypoint.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 100 employees each year
Take 5 Oil Change
Assistant Store Manager
11.2018 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Take 5 Oil Change
Certified Technician
06.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
- Computed and recorded totals and transactions using Autodata P-O-S.
Education
Strayer UniversityWashington, DC
BBA from Business Administration And Management
06.2023
University Overview
Strayer UniversityWashington, DC
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
03.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Store Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Recruiting
- Loss Prevention
- Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet management
- Operations Management
- Employee Orientation
- Customer Order Management
- Project Deadlines
- Project Management
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Project Planning
- Driving Growth
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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Timeline
New Unit Growth Manager, Project Manager
Take 5 Oil Change
08.2021 - Current
Certified Training Manager
Take 5 Oil Change
10.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Take 5 Oil Change
11.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Technician
Take 5 Oil Change
06.2017 - 11.2018
Strayer University
BBA from Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Associate of Arts from Business Administration
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