Experience

Semi Retired but looking

• Food Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Semi Retired

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Experenices : Manage and direct franchisee sales process in the states of NJ and NY and markets with in Pa. •Develops relationships and sells new and resale franchises to prospects in assigned region. •Travels throughout assigned region to meet franchise leads. •Plans and attends regional franchise shows. •Explains franchise brand offerings, using marketing materials and store tours. •Researches, locates and inspects franchise store retail locations. •Supervises and oversees new store openings. •Explains franchise brand offerings, using marketing materials and store tours. •Quotes franchise fee and prepares franchise paperwork for franchises sold. •Estimates store opening date to franchisee, based on knowledge of store build out, equipment delivery and training requirements. •Maintains relationships with existing franchisees in assigned region. •Provides leadership in the development of franchisee growth, affiliations and partnership arrangements. •Conducts regional meetings for franchisees . •Works with Director of Franchise Development to keep account activities and literature up to date. •Coordinates franchisee training. •Investigates and resolves franchisees problems and issues



IBM Consultanting..(Improved Business Methods)

• Consultant

  • May 2013 - Feb 2014

  Helping automotive repair center owners in finding ways to increase their profits, reduce stress, and grow their businesses into the companies of their dreams. Training, coaching or a state-of-the-art business model, we've got systems to help make the changes you want right away. Specialties Management Training, Aftermarket Automotive Management Training, Operations Systems Training for Owners & Managers, Manager & Service Advisor Sales Training, Internet Marketing- Search Engine Optimization, Retention & Acquisition Marketing. I have over 25 plus years in this industry and have helped hundreds of independent owners as well as franchisees to become succesful and profitable in their business. Looking to pass forward all the knowledge I have gained in those years.....



UCI Inc

• United States
• Investment Management

• Territory Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2012

  Evansville, In. . Responsible for Southern New Jersey and Eastern Pa. I serviced six (6) warehouse distributors, who serviced over 200 independent jobbers, in their own company locations. The annual sales volume of the territory when I took over was 2.2 million, and it is on target for a growth of 6 percent. Evansville, In. . Responsible for Southern New Jersey and Eastern Pa. I serviced six (6) warehouse distributors, who serviced over 200 independent jobbers, in their own company locations. The annual sales volume of the territory when I took over was 2.2 million, and it is on target for a growth of 6 percent.



Meineke Car Care Inc

• United States
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Operations Manager

  • Mar 1992 - Feb 2008

  Responsible for facilitation/monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), including financial management, sales growth, owner and staff development, per the strategic plan. . Staff development, including center business management, sales and technical training at all levels. . Facilitation of district business meetings, advertising meetings, and monthly strategic planning updates. . Initiation and execution of expansion meetings with interested and qualified franchises. . Review of site selections for proposed new locations, including attendance at township planning and zoning board meetings. . Analysis of business/industry trends for the annual strategic planning meetings. . Created the Meineke Retailing 2000 program for the Northeast Region franchisees – a back-to-basics educational program based on customer retention and financial awareness. . Trained franchise managers in business management and leadership techniques (including annual goal setting and monthly reviews of their centers’ KPIs) to run their business in accordance with the corporate annual and five-year strategic plans. . Four-time winner of the Meineke Ring of Excellence.



Midas International

• United States
• Automotive
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Manager

  • Jan 1987 - Feb 1992

  Responsible for training at the owner and staff levels within the district, including sales presentations, telephone technique, back-office accounting, profit and loss management. . Facilitated technical training sessions in conjunction with a certified instructor. . Accountable for the $30 million Designated Market Areas (DMA) advertising fund used for program promotion on local television, radio, and in other media. . Member of the Site Selection and Expansion Committee. . Conducted annual business planning sessions focused on KPIs (both existing and new) for personal development of both the owner and the staff. . Successfully facilitated Deming’s Total Quality Management process. . Instituted a toll-free customer service phone line to ensure customer satisfaction.



EIS

• Wholesale
• 500 - 600 Employee

• District Manager

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1987

  Conducted business development meetings and sales presentations for local automotive warehouse owners and automotive supply distributors and supply chains. . Facilitated videos training classes for local automotive repair center and area vocational schools. . Compiled and analyzed local market demographics and industry trends to identify/target areas of potential growth. . Increased sales within the territory by 100% through the use of sales seminars and training sessions. Conducted business development meetings and sales presentations for local automotive warehouse owners and automotive supply distributors and supply chains. . Facilitated videos training classes for local automotive repair center and area vocational schools. . Compiled and analyzed local market demographics and industry trends to identify/target areas of potential growth. . Increased sales within the territory by 100% through the use of sales seminars and training sessions.



Toyota Motor Corp

• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• District Parts Manager

  • Jan 1977 - Jan 1983

  Assisted 34 franchise Toyota dealerships with inventory control systems. Accountable for ordering from the main location in Japan as well as the selected local vendors . Responsible for the sale of original equipment accessories to new car buyers. . Negotiated the buying of original equipment body parts to local body shops at a discounted cost. The program, Trade Account Plus, was the first of it kind in the region. Assisted 34 franchise Toyota dealerships with inventory control systems. Accountable for ordering from the main location in Japan as well as the selected local vendors . Responsible for the sale of original equipment accessories to new car buyers. . Negotiated the buying of original equipment body parts to local body shops at a discounted cost. The program, Trade Account Plus, was the first of it kind in the region.



Fiat North America

• United States
• Investment Management

• District Manager

  • Jan 1974 - Jan 1977

  Conducted multimedia training sessions for the parts and service departments at Fiat dealership in the New Jersey and New York. . Responsible for with inventory control techniques at Fiat dealerships. . Coordinated accessory promotions quarterly. . Conducted corporate customer services programs monthly. Conducted multimedia training sessions for the parts and service departments at Fiat dealership in the New Jersey and New York. . Responsible for with inventory control techniques at Fiat dealerships. . Coordinated accessory promotions quarterly. . Conducted corporate customer services programs monthly.