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Justin Lindsey

Nashville

Summary

Experienced with project management, team leadership, and cost control. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to ensure project success with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

UPS Store Construction Manager

Raffles Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Supervised and managed 60+ new construction & remodel projects for area franchisees in TN, KY, IN, and ID. Led day-to-day operations of the design & compliance responsibilities of the UPS Store area office within the UPS Store network.
  • Coordinated design consultations, business set-up & center opening procedures to optimize profitability; met or exceeded network compliance and operational brand standard requirements.
  • On-site management of franchisee events (transfers, renewals, relocations, and new center buildouts) and coordination with GCs, vendors, and municipalities to complete the event.
  • Analyzed and measured efficiency and opportunities to ensure benchmarks and initiatives align with the network and area strategies for growth. Identify and implement plans for opportunities to promote franchise development and drive revenue growth.

UPS Store Area Business Consultant

Raffles Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Actively supported 40-location territory in TN & KY for 6 years; providing expertise in profitability, daily operations & network compliance; led Primary Operator, Certified Operator, and Print Certified training for 4 years in TN & KY.
  • Organized & led quarterly network meetings, operational & financial training to maximize profitability and compliance in meeting operational brand standards.
  • Directed on-site validation visits with franchisees to ensure network & program compliance. Analyzed and provided opportunities for growth to area franchisees in all markets, assisted with planning & execution of exterior signage repairs/replacement.
  • Led strategy meetings with area franchisees to develop, implement, and measure marketing plans for franchisee center revenue growth & market awareness.

Area Franchisee & Trainer

The UPS Store
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Owned & operated a single-center The UPS Store franchisee in Chattanooga, TN for 8 years.
  • Employed 8-15 individuals with an increase in net growth profitability of 3% for 6 consecutive years, with a focus on LTL freight & on-demand digital print.
  • Operated as a Certified Trainer & Certified Training Center for 3 consecutive years, as well as contributing to the Pat Boone Bethel Bible Village Charity for 7 consecutive years.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
01.2014

Skills

  • Salesforce, Excel, Monday, Power BI, Adobe, MS Office
  • Project analysis with a focus on client-facing relationships
  • Experienced in Corporate/Franchise compliance & standards
  • Project management
  • Construction management
  • Problem-solving
  • Site management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Interpreting blueprints
  • Project documentation
  • Operations oversight

Detailed Experience

  • 17 years of experience with top-down franchise organization, structure, relationships, products & services, P&L, revenue streams, and vendor relationships. Understanding of franchise business products, services, customer-facing technology solutions, features analysis, and business applications, as well as customer demographics profile targets.
  • 5 years of experience managing 60+ projects in 4 states within the UPS Store network, including coordination with general contractors, vendors, municipalities, commercial brokers, and business owners. Led projects from site selection/lease negotiation, design, bidding, procurement & buildout, to final compliance and approval phase.
  • 9 years of experience acting as the primary field support contact between The UPS Store, Inc., UPS, vendors, and franchisees; analysis of competitors’ tactics, offerings, and strategies.
  • 7 years of experience leading & presenting networking meetings to franchisees regarding construction processes, profitability initiatives, and business development events to generate target markets supporting owner expansion opportunities and grow the network.
  • 6 years of experience deploying customer-first & best-practice resources to execute operational improvements, training, merchandising, marketing, prospecting, and management initiatives to improve revenue and productivity.

Timeline

UPS Store Construction Manager

Raffles Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2025

UPS Store Area Business Consultant

Raffles Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2022

Area Franchisee & Trainer

The UPS Store
01.2008 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts -

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Justin Lindsey