Gary McCandless
General Manager at Fayette Parts Service- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ASE Certified Parts Specialist
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Experience
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Fayette Parts Service
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jun 2011 - Present
• Here I am successfully managing the Human Resources, IT, Marketing, and Operations related activities of a multi-unit $60 million company aimed at attaining designated outcomes.• I am known for creating infrastructure for company growth from 13 locations to 27 locations in 3 states within the timespan of 6 years.• Actively administering a workforce of 405 employees at 27 locations, including executive management for ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.• One of my key responsibility is to engage with store managers and assistant managers while providing appropriate tools required for them to take an "ownership stake" in their store with a keen focus on employee and managers' skills development.• I develop organizational structure as well as define yearly business objectives, sales quotas, and company policies for ensuring continuous business development.• Efficiently deploy large-scale IT projects company-wide for streamlining workflow.• I devise and execute robust hiring and recruiting practices for managers with a keen emphasis on attaining organizational objectives.• I implement best practices in maintaining a fleet of 232 company vehicles.
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Heartland Hospice
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Liaison
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2009 - 2011
+ Worked closely with physicians, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and hospitals to provide home care and hospice services to patients and their families. + Grew assigned region 112%. + Worked closely with physicians, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes and hospitals to provide home care and hospice services to patients and their families. + Grew assigned region 112%.
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Target
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Mexico
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Team Leader
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2007 - 2009
+ Managed 162 employees with P&L responsibility in a $42 million store.+ Opened a new store in a new market and exceeded sales projections by 21% in year one. + Managed 162 employees with P&L responsibility in a $42 million store.+ Opened a new store in a new market and exceeded sales projections by 21% in year one.
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Commercial Vehicle Program Manager
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2006 - 2007
+ Successfully launched commercial vehicle product line in North America. + Grew from 5 distributors to 574 distributors and $8 million of new sales in 11 months. + Successfully launched commercial vehicle product line in North America. + Grew from 5 distributors to 574 distributors and $8 million of new sales in 11 months.
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Genuine Parts Company
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager New Distribution
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2004 - 2006
Worked to grow distribution through new stores, store changeovers and Integrated Business Solutions. Worked to grow distribution through new stores, store changeovers and Integrated Business Solutions.
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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Support
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2003 - 2004
+ Developed marketing programs for OE and Aftermarket channels, provided sales teams with incentive programs, contract negotiations and analytics.+ Recognized by Global Aftermarket Sales Team with Outstanding Performance Award 2005. + Developed marketing programs for OE and Aftermarket channels, provided sales teams with incentive programs, contract negotiations and analytics.+ Recognized by Global Aftermarket Sales Team with Outstanding Performance Award 2005.
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Assistant Sales Manager
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2000 - 2003
Worked closely with small business owners, and company owned NAPA Auto Parts store locations, to increase sales and market penetration throughout Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Worked closely with small business owners, and company owned NAPA Auto Parts store locations, to increase sales and market penetration throughout Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.
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Advance Auto Parts
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Store Manager
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1996 - 2000
Ran a company owned Advance Auto Parts store location with P&L responsibility while attending college full-time. Ran a company owned Advance Auto Parts store location with P&L responsibility while attending college full-time.
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Education
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1996 - 2000
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science, Management
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