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Patrick MCCARTHY

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Summary

Ambitious and results-oriented sales leader with expertise in multi-unit management. Key contributor in driving aggressive business growth in competitive environments, creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives. Dedicated leader skilled at building and retaining high-performing teams.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Rent-A-Center Purple Horseshoe
02.2024 - 05.2025


  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality and output.
  • Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.

Vice President of Operations

Baber’s
12.2019 - 01.2024
  • Managed a company of 60 locations. Hired and trained 7 District Managers
  • Created business process flows to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them for approval by executive leadership team members.
  • Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
  • Implemented best practices to strengthen internal processes and operational change.

Regional Director

Acceptance Now / Rent A Center
06.2015 - 02.2019
  • Oversaw 9 district managers in the retail and secondary lending industry including 94 stores.
  • Generated sales programs exceeding company growth expectations with over 20% sales comps year over year.
  • Received the Presidents Award in 2016 for excellence in sales and growth management.
  • Led the region to consistently exceed financial targets with P&L in excess of $50 million in annual revenue.
  • Produced a nearly 25% profit improvement in 2018 vs. 2017.

Regional Manager

BESTWAY
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Supervised 8 store managers and managed all performance metrics within the assigned territory.
  • Returned stores to profitability by reviewing operations, implementing improvements, restructuring frameworks, hiring optimal staff and enhancing training programs.
  • Received numerous operational improvement awards in 2015.

Regional Director

Rent A Center
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for the success and well being of 8 district managers and 350+ coworkers in 75 stores across Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada and Utah.
  • Achieved Top 10 revenue growth while maintaining collections standards to achieve the Presidents Award 5 out of 6 years.
  • Led corporate initiatives to launch new stores and received the New Store of the Year award For 2012.
  • Achieved the #1 ranking in overall company performance for 2013.

District Manager

Rent A Center
06.2000 - 11.2005
  • Collaborated with store managers to improve performance and grow sales.
  • Oversaw quality of operations of 8 locations throughout Alaska.
  • Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
  • Grew existing stores and launched 3 new locations achieving the New Store of the Year award while increasing profit to become the 5th most profitable district in the nation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-1998

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Results-oriented
  • Operations management
  • Time management skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic planning
  • Talent acquisition
  • Financial management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Leadership training
  • Business management

Timeline

Director of Operations

Rent-A-Center Purple Horseshoe
02.2024 - 05.2025

Vice President of Operations

Baber’s
12.2019 - 01.2024

Regional Director

Acceptance Now / Rent A Center
06.2015 - 02.2019

Regional Manager

BESTWAY
01.2014 - 06.2015

Regional Director

Rent A Center
01.2005 - 01.2014

District Manager

Rent A Center
06.2000 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Arizona State University
Patrick MCCARTHY