Cole Willford

Associate Vice President - Operations at Take 5: Cultivating Success through Innovation, Dynamic Leadership, and Strategic Growth.

Role
Associate Vice President - Operations at Take 5 at Driven Brands Inc.
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Cole Willford

Enterprise operations executive with 20+ years of experience leading multi-unit…

Experience

  1. Associate Vice President - Operations at Take 5

    Driven Brands Inc.

    Sep 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

    Strategizing for Growth: Developing and executing retail strategies aligned with the company\'s core objectives, focusing on market expansion and revenue growth.• Financial Management: Oversee financial frameworks to drive profitability, utilizing data-driven approaches to foster informed decision-making.• Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing team, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining processes across all retail locations to ensure adherence to company policies and drive overall efficiency.• Enhancing Customer Experience: A customer-centric culture to elevate service quality and customer satisfaction continually.• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish robust relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate favorable terms to secure quality and cost-effectiveness.• DE & I Advocacy: Championing organizational diversity and fostering an inclusive and vibrant work environment.• Compliance Management: Oversee compliance with legal and regulatory standards, safeguarding the company\'s assets and reputation.

Education

  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

    Bachelor's degree

    2005 — 2008

  • Rochester Community and Technical College

    Associate of Arts (A.A.)

    1998 — 2000

  • University of Arizona

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

    2022 — 2023

Skills

  • Sales Operations
  • Store Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Training
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • New Store Openings
  • Associate Development
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Big Box
  • Sales
  • Planograms
  • Hiring
  • Retail Sales
  • Team Building
  • Management
  • Multi-Unit
  • Customer Experience
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Training
  • Forecasting
  • Sales Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Merchandise Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Home Automation
  • Coaching
  • Multi-Unit Management
  • Retail
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Recruiting
  • Profit
  • P&L Management
  • Multi-Channel Retail
  • Store Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Outlook
  • Leadership
  • Sales Process

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