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
Associate Vice President - Operations at Take 5
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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