Brent Wanstreet

Location
laguna niguel, CA (US)
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Executive
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About Me

I am a strategic, globally minded, goal-driven, senior operations and business development executive with 20+ years experience of leading multi-site, specialty retail and business services organizations. Improving profits is a key strength,whether challenged to lead the turn-around of underperforming companies, increase market share, or create new business models,I have consistently delivered strong and sustainable results.My experience includes budget, financial planning and P&L accountability as well as the development of annual budgets, working with department leaders, evaluating prior year results to project budget year goals, development of capital requirements to ensure goals and objectives are met and expected ROI is achieved, finalization of budget and board presentation. A Dynamic executive with experience in managing capital budgets of over $25M and companies of over $250M in sales. I am a proactive change agent and promote change when needed and a strong communicator whose excellent oral and writing skills leverage consensus and facilitate decisions. A strong ethical and effective leader whose philosophy in empowerment and delegation has led to highly motivated and more result-oriented teams.

Work Experience

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2008
    downey, CA (US)
    Executive Vice President
    Parking Co. of America Airports
    Responsible, with P&L accountability, for the day-to-day business operations of the shared services group, representing $80M in revenue. Oversaw risk management, training, real estate, legal, public relations, union negotiations, construction, leasing, Managed 4 Regional Managers and 30 locations, 4 Business Development Managers, a Director of Loss Prevention, Risk Manager, Claims Director, Training Manager, 3 HR people, and a full complement of 5000+ personnel. Handled all union contracts, negotiations, arbitrations, mediations, etc. Directly responsible for the capital budget and overseeing all vendor contracts. Reported to and worked closely with the CEO on strategic planning
  • Mar 1991 - Aug 2004
    commerce, CA (US)
    Vice President of Stores
    Aaron Brothers Art and Framing
    Responsible for total field operations and expansion of the business from 68 stores covering 3 states to 186 stores in 11 states, generating $200M in revenue. Managed 2 Regional Frame Managers, 12 District managers and Directors of Loss Prevention, Warehouse, Construction and Facilities with 9000+ people. Oversaw shrink managements and control, all contracts and vendor relations. Held full P&L accountability in delivering revenue and profit goals, budget, planning, product development and management. Oversaw new store development and openings as well as new sales programs targeted to improve revenues and net margins. Reported to and worked closely with the CEO on strategic planning

Education

  • 2004 - 2005
    Master's - Business
    Anderson School of Management / UCLA
    Graduated Anderson School of Management MDE Program
    Certificate Issued
  • 2001 - 2004
    Bachelor's - Business
    University of Phoenix