Brent Wanstreet

Past

• EVP at Parking Company of America Airports
• Vice President Stores at Pure Beauty
• CEO at NEW WAVE (Self-employed)

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Education

• University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management
• University of Phoenix

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Connections

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Industry

Retail

Websites

• My Website

Brent Wanstreet’s Summary

Analyzed sale of 45% of a leased lot and to determine how to improve the 2 other underperforming lots in the market. P. C.A.A.operated 3 lots in Oakland and had a leased lot called the Blue lot which had been leased 3 years prior with an option to buy at a fixed option price. I evaluated what profit would be if 45% of the Blue lot were sold and the other 55% maintained, keeping the other 2 lots, and reducing expenses, for not only this year, but 5 years out. Completed all necessary due diligence - and ran pro formas with the new numbers. RESULT: Netted profit of $225K in first year and $2.4M in cash gain over 5 years, due to sale of 45% this year netted cash of $5.7M.

Organized a New Store Opening Plan at Aaron Brothers. Company was growing at substantial 30% a year. To minimize mistakes, this plan included the following: A team leader, a new-store opening manual, a buyers manual, a succession plan, and a real estate plan along with a construction time line, capital requirements, financial models, fixture plan, architectural, and a set up team. Formed a committee snd completed this task.was reviewed by each department. RESULT: Grew by 30% for next five years, maintained comparison growth, and set record profits for the company.

Led team at Michaels Stores to develop new company payroll program for field organization. Michaels had grown through acquisition and as a result had no central systems. Existing program had stores managing payroll on % basis. Company wanted payroll managed by hours, Developed workable formula, then created an hour's vs. volume grid template to track budgeted payroll %. Once the grids were established, depending on volume, established procedures, sought input from all pertinent departments and Procedural Committee's sign-off. Gained Senior Management approval, developed a training program and a roll out schedule. RESULT: Reduced employee turnover by 22% with a payroll savings of 12% or $200M.

Brent Wanstreet’s Specialties:

Strategic, goal-driven, ops. and business development exe. experienced in leading multi-site, retail and business services organizations and improving profits is a key strength. I have lead the turn-around of underperforming companies. I consistently deliver sustainable results. Experience includes financial planning and P&L accountability and the development of annual budgets, formulation of capital requirements to ensuring goals are met. A proactive change agent, promoting change when needed.

Brent Wanstreet’s Education

• University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management

  2004 — 2005

• University of Phoenix

  Bachlor of Science , Business , 2002 — 2004

Additional Information

Brent Wanstreet’s Websites:

• My Website

Brent Wanstreet’s Interests:

Martial Arts, National Soccer Referee, PADI certified diver, organicational development, strategy planning and starting new companies

Brent Wanstreet’s Groups:

National Parking Association, UCLA - Anderson School of Management - Alumni

•    UCLA Anderson Alumni Network
•    Executive Suite
•    Retail Industry Professionals Group
•    Laguna Niguel Connectors
•    Risk, Regulation & Reporting
•    VP of OPERATIONS, VICE PRESIDENT OF STORES and COO NETWORK (100+ Top Operations Leaders)
•    Pacific Executive Network (PEN)
•    BLUECHIP Corporate & Management Gurus
•    BLUECHIP Corporate Leaders
•    Global Jobs!!!

Brent Wanstreet’s Honors:

Sales Awards- Rickels, Jaycees, "Outstanding Young Man of America", 1972, President Retail Merchants Association, Top 10 Sales Awards 2 Years in a row, Honorable Discharge-USAF, Top 10% Sales Club-Hills,

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