WiltonGeneral Manager who excels in high-profile engagement
Relevant Skills
Guiding teams through high-stress situations, maintaining compliance, launch of high-profile brand collaborations
Expertise Summary
Wilton is currently the General Manager of a premier cannabis company with one of the highest volume dispensaries.
He managed 100+ associates, and the volume of the dispensary he finished last year was $60 million, gaining over $6 million.
Wilton’s responsibilities are to maintain the compliance, as defined by the state regulations, and the product (72,000 units on hand).
He also ensures the KPIs are maintained–P&L statement has increased over the 18 months he’s been with the company.
Wilton was also a District Manager from 1995-2018, leading a 23-team district to the #1 ranking among 105 nationwide in annual sales volume ($43M) in the midst of drastic shifts in the global omnichannel market.
His district was recognized as 1 of 8 to deliver positive growth for a Fortune 500 company in 2017.
He is also the recipient of the National Audit Award for achieving 0.19% shrink (vs. 0.50% company goal).
Wilton was chosen among the 105 management professionals to receive the National/Regional Coaches Award.
He delivered a standout performance in guiding the district through local tragedy that received extensive national press and created a sense of unrest.
He reassured the team, put security measures in places, and developed a response model adopted by other districts.
Wilton achieved 47% growth in annual revenue to $2.5M in 3 years, earning Manager of the Year (#1 among 25+ operations in sales, budget, and audit performance) and the Coaches Award (District MVP) honors.
His training and team management best practices were adopted across the district.
He was selected as an advisor for 4+ additional operations.
Wilton represented his company in major sales/promotional events nationwide, including major professional sports events, and the launch of high-profile sports brand collaborations.
He recruited to leverage the leadership and track record in the opening of 100+ new operations nationwide–key markets: New York City, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver.