Stacey Yates
Memphis
Summary
Executive operations and sales leader with 20+ years of experience driving regional performance, revenue growth, and workforce execution across staffing, retail, and service organizations. Proven ability to align sales strategy with operational discipline, lead through acquisition and organizational change, and deliver measurable financial outcomes. Recognized for stabilizing complex operations, scaling underperforming markets, and building leadership teams that execute consistently. Trusted partner to senior leadership on growth initiatives, performance improvement, and enterprise execution. Prepared to lead at the Director or VP level.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager, Sales & Operations
HIREQUEST INC. (formerly Command Center Staffing)
01.2014 - Current
- Provide executive-level leadership for regional staffing operations with accountability for sales performance, workforce execution, compliance, and profitability across multiple markets.
- Own regional P&L performance, balancing revenue growth, cost control, and operational discipline
- Partner with senior leadership to align sales execution, pricing discipline, and operational capacity
- Lead teams through acquisition transition while maintaining continuity and workforce stability
- Drive regional growth through new account activation and client retention strategies
- Recognized as Most Improved Region (2016) for turnaround performance
- Build and mentor leadership teams to sustain execution and accountability
Store Manager / District Manager in Training
CVS PHARMACY
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Managed $6.8M+ annual operation with full P&L responsibility
- Led cross-functional teams across front store and pharmacy
- Improved staffing coverage and operational consistency
Operations Manager
LIQUIDATION CHANNEL TV
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Oversaw operations supporting $200M+ in inventory
- Managed recruiting, training, and performance for 30+ employees
- Strengthened compliance and loss-prevention controls
District Manager
CPI CORPORATION (Sears Portrait Studio)
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Led 15 locations producing $5M+ annually
- Improved district sales ranking from 75th to 17th
- Increased profitability ranking from 68th to 21st company-wide
District / Area Leadership Roles
KB TOYS
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Oversaw 13–15 locations generating $25M+ annually
- Ranked Top 5 nationally in comparable sales
- Reduced shrink and improved customer experience
Education
No Degree - Business
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-1984
Skills
- Revenue Strategy & Sales Operations Leadership
- Regional & Multi-Market P&L Ownership
- Sales Execution & Performance Optimization
- Workforce & Talent Strategy at Scale
- Market Expansion & Client Retention
- Operational Turnarounds & Integration
- Executive Stakeholder Alignment
- Leadership Development & Accountability
Timeline
Regional Manager, Sales & Operations
HIREQUEST INC. (formerly Command Center Staffing)
01.2014 - Current
Store Manager / District Manager in Training
CVS PHARMACY
01.2011 - 01.2014
Operations Manager
LIQUIDATION CHANNEL TV
01.2010 - 01.2011
District Manager
CPI CORPORATION (Sears Portrait Studio)
01.2009 - 01.2010
District / Area Leadership Roles
KB TOYS
01.2002 - 01.2009
No Degree - Business
University of Memphis
LEADERSHIP BRAND
- Enterprise-minded. Results-driven.
- Direct leadership with disciplined execution and accountability.