Chris Melillo

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT CHRIS MELILLO

I\'m an accomplished C-Level business executive with more than two decades of experience, consistently driving innovation and operational excellence across various retail industries. Throughout my career, I\'ve served as the financial leader for eight companies. My strategic acumen and transformative leadership style have been instrumental in shaping the success of these organizations.People management and workplace culture are paramount to my leadership philosophy. Over the years, I\'ve managed teams of over a thousand employees, consistently improving employee satisfaction through my commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Fostering a positive and inclusive work environment has always been a priority in my leadership roles.In my current role as Chief Revenue Officer at Ascend Wellness Holdings, I lead end-to-end management of retail, wholesale, and marketing operations. My responsibilities encompass creating and enacting action plans informed by qualitative and quantitative market, customer, and operations analytics. In just three years, I\'ve successfully increased our average monthly revenue and annual run rate. I\'ve also led strategic development and expansion across seven states, capturing market share through customer needs assessment, brand strategy, and competitive positioning.I bring a results-oriented approach to leadership, continuously seeking ways to drive growth, improve profitability, and enhance the customer experience. My dedication to achieving outstanding results, paired with my commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures, positions me as a valuable asset to the organizations I work for.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Retail Leadership: Financial leader for 8 award-winning companies with $750M+ in annual revenues Strategic Sales: Directed company’s end-to-end operations, growing annual run rate to $560M+ People Management: Built a positive culture for 1k+ employees, improving employee survey results Business Transformation: Led strategic expansion & development planning, expanding locations 350%QUALIFICATIONS Tech: BI Warehouse, Power BI, SalesForce, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM Software Hard: P&L Accountability, Brand Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Change Management, Retail Ops. Soft: Verbal & Written Communication, Analytical, Detail-Oriented, Collaboration, Interpersonal, MentorLooking forward to connecting!