Vicente Gardea
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales and staffing for numerous locations throughout area. Excellent record of success driving improvements and elevating public profile for brand resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success guiding, coaching and motivating employees.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator/Regional Manager
Buddys West Las Vegas
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
- Supervised staff to optimize brand expansion initiatives and productivity.
- Mentored and developed high-potential employees for leadership roles through individualized career development plans and opportunities for growth.
- Expanded regional presence by researching potential markets, developing strategic partnerships, and opening new locations.
- Improved talent recruitment processes by enhancing job descriptions, streamlining interview procedures, and partnering with local educational institutions for pipeline development.
- Motivated regional staff to achieve ambitious sales targets by establishing a competitive incentive structure and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Regional Manager
Buddys Home Furnishing dba BMH
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Hired talented, trainable team members and drove new business strategies to grow revenues.
- Mentored and guided general managers on proper processes and methodologies.
- Improved individual location efficiency through effective leadership restructure.
- Developed and implemented clear policies and procedures across multi-state area.
- Expanded business, developed revenue and managed market gains.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by managing P&L to remain under budget with on-time project completion.
General Manager
TitleMax
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
Regional Manager
DPR Investments dba Aarons sales and lease
03.2009 - 07.2018
- Transformed region from negative returns to 42% profit.
- Controlled shrink through strategic inventory management and loss prevention approaches.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by managing P&L to remain under budget with on-time project completion.
- Managed staff to optimize brand expansion initiative productivity.
- Maximized branch revenue by optimizing daily operations.
Education
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05.2009
Skills
- Sales and Marketing Strategies
- Operational Management
- Goal Setting
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Cost Control
- Complex Problem Solving
- Hiring and Training
- Problem Resolution
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Sabino Milner Buddy's Franchise Consultant 801-638-1875 cell
- Bernie Alba BMH Regional Manager 915-920-0674 cell
- Matt Holmes CEO Aarons Franchise 253-350-0114 cell
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Operator/Regional Manager
Buddys West Las Vegas
10.2023 - Current
Regional Manager
Buddys Home Furnishing dba BMH
06.2022 - 05.2023
General Manager
TitleMax
03.2021 - 04.2022
Regional Manager
DPR Investments dba Aarons sales and lease
03.2009 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts -
El Paso Community College
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