Wade Strilcov
Surrey,USA
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager/Vice President with a proven track record at Trusted Tire and Automotive, OK Tire, American Welding & Gas, driving record-breaking profits and fostering a culture of accountability. Expert in financial management and employee development, leveraging analytical thinking and effective leadership to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Passionate about achieving high performance standards and innovative solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Trusted Tire and Automotive
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for designing processes, coordinating key success factors, providing leadership and mentoring to the management team of the operation, driving the financial success of the organization.
- Oversaw all day-to-day operation for Trusted Tire.
- Provided Profit & Loss management and oversight for Trusted Tire Division including four stores with a roster of 50+ employees.
- Led Trusted Tire to most successful 1st Quarter results in 2025 of entire 20-year existence.
- Responsible for Safety Program, Safety Audits and meetings, as well as reporting.
- Responsible for QAP (Quality Assurance Program) to include monthly audits and mentoring on deficiencies.
- Prepared sales forecast and budget for fiscal year and managed team to successful profit and loss results for year-end results.
- Responsible for Fleet account and customer satisfaction.
- Created a culture of accountability and the 'Boss' (customer) is always our first commitment.
Division Manager
OK Tire
Minot, ND
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Oversaw Profit & Loss management for automotive division, including three stores and 32 employees.
- Successfully prepared and managed Capital Expenditure budget for fiscal year.
- Developed sales forecast and budget, leading team to achieve positive year-end profit results.
- Executed hiring, interviewing, and training processes for all division employees.
- Conducted in-person visits to key accounts to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture centered on core values and employee accountability.
- Evaluated division operations, implementing strategic changes to enhance customer focus and efficiency.
- Assumed store management duties for OK Tire location in Minot in January 2022.
General Manager
Aaction Movers
Minot, ND
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw Profit & Loss management and branch operations, including capital expenditures.
- Managed all aspects of store operations, including sales, customer service, and human resources.
- Conducted interviews, hired, onboarded, and trained employees for branch positions.
- Ensured customer satisfaction during move processes from initial contact to completion.
- Increased branch revenue within local area while excluding military contracts.
Regional Operations Manager
O'Day Equipment
Minot, ND
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Fostered a customer-centric culture, regaining market leadership in territory.
- Directed Profit & Loss management and branch operations, overseeing capital expenditures.
- Led all departments including construction, service repair, sales, and parts to achieve operational goals.
- Managed financial turnaround in Minot branch, achieving first net profit in four years with highest service revenue.
- Executed customer satisfaction initiatives through key account visits throughout the year.
- Oversaw safety program and conducted training sessions to ensure compliance.
- Conducted recruitment, onboarding, and training for all branch employees.
- Cultivated accountability by emphasizing core values within team dynamics.
Western North Dakota Account Representative
Missouri Valley Petroleum
Mandan, ND
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Controlled budget and developed sales forecasts to enhance market share in western ND.
- Prospected potential customers, coordinating credit applications for seamless processing.
- Managed existing customer relationships to support revenue growth.
- Grew book of business and revenue, creating pressure on operational assets during tenure at MVP.
Vice President
American Welding & Gas
Billings, MT
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Oversaw Profit & Loss management for $40MM business unit with 22 stores and 140+ employees.
- Directed strategic development of location footprint, achieving successful greenfield store openings.
- Managed safety program, including curriculum development and tracking of safety records and rewards.
- Conducted meetings with top one hundred accounts across Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Canada.
- Prepared and managed Capital Expenditure budget for fiscal year, ensuring adherence throughout.
- Developed sales forecast and budget, leading team to achieve successful profit and loss results.
- Implemented efficiency and cost reduction plans, realizing $1MM in savings over previous fiscal year.
Branch Manager
American Welding & Gas
Dickinson, ND
07.2008 - 01.2012
- Opened greenfield store for American Welding & Gas in Dickinson, ND, overseeing remodel and operations.
- Developed and executed strategy to achieve profitability within 24 months at Dickinson store.
- Managed comprehensive store operations, including sales, delivery, customer service, and human resources.
- Transitioned to Billings, MT, to lead largest store in American Welding with a staff of 25 employees.
Director of Sales
Remco Software
Dickinson, ND
10.2005 - 07.2008
- Facilitated international competitiveness for Remco within hospitality industry.
- Traveled extensively across United States and Canada to expand market reach.
- Hired and trained sales staff, driving achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
- Negotiated sales processes while identifying and developing new market opportunities.
- Spearheaded growth in sales volume from $209,051 in 2004 to over $1,730,999 in 2008.
- Expanded software utilization to over 3,600 hotel properties globally.
- Managed budget control, sales forecasts, and strategic planning for sales department.
- Collaborated with marketing department to develop effective sales strategies and trade show calendar.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minot State University
Minot, NDSkills
- Goal-oriented leadership
- Productivity and ethics
- Employee motivation
- Task delegation
- Coaching and development
- High performance standards
- Effective leadership
- Business relationship management
- Energetic and confident
- Industrious work ethic
- Passion for work
- Positive disposition
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Excel and PowerPoint expertise
- Point of Sale software knowledge
- Initiative and resourcefulness
- Collaborative skills
- Adaptability and mobility
- Resilience and positivity
- Risk-taking with patience
- Openness to innovation
- Analytical thinking
- Creative problem solving
Affiliations
- Family Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
Timeline
Operations Manager
Trusted Tire and Automotive
11.2024 - Current
Division Manager
OK Tire
02.2020 - 11.2024
General Manager
Aaction Movers
10.2019 - 01.2020
Regional Operations Manager
O'Day Equipment
01.2018 - 09.2019
Western North Dakota Account Representative
Missouri Valley Petroleum
04.2017 - 12.2017
Vice President
American Welding & Gas
01.2012 - 03.2017
Branch Manager
American Welding & Gas
07.2008 - 01.2012
Director of Sales
Remco Software
10.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minot State University