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RYAN ROMBA

Waterford

Summary

Dynamic Multi-Unit Leader with a proven track record of driving sales growth, enhancing guest experiences, and building high-performing teams. Experienced in managing financial performance across multiple locations, optimizing sales, and reducing turnover through targeted training and succession planning. Adept at strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and fostering team development to achieve operational and financial objectives aligned with company goals. Passionate about empowering teams and driving results.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Leader

7-Eleven
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided strategic guidance and operational support to 7-Eleven Area Leaders and Store Operators to drive sales and maximize gross profit across a regional territory.
  • Oversaw a team of 8–10 Area Leaders, collectively managing 100–150 stores, ensuring consistency in execution of company standards and business objectives.
  • Acted as a key change agent in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, implementing new initiatives and process improvements.
  • Delivered performance coaching and operational counseling to store-level leadership, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Ensured alignment of store operations with corporate goals, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Held full P&L responsibility for the region, actively managing budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls to achieve financial targets and profitability.

District Leader

GetGo
01.2020 - 10.2024
  • Maintain and model team member and guest safety as a top priority. Hold store teams accountable to a zero-incident personal and food safety culture and ensure that short- and long-term safety goals are achieved.
  • Promote guest first culture and drive to improve guest and team member experience
  • Maintain all areas of compliance (fuel, food safety, OSHA, legal, financial, etc.)
  • Recognize business trends and react accordingly by managing inventory of store to meet guest demands and increase profits
  • Responsible for maintaining the highest levels of product quality, service levels, overall store cleanliness, and store conditions. I ensure that my team follows all safety procedures and protocols, and that we provide fast and friendly service to every guest.
  • Support and execute all banner initiatives and communicate company vision to team
  • Implement strategic initiatives that enable store teams to consistently deliver fast and friendly service to every customer
  • Oversee store financial results and ensure that store leaders, manage sales, margin, labor efficiency, shrink, and other controllable issues
  • Maximize the regions' long-term sales and profit growth in the fuel, quick-serve restaurant, center store and car wash businesses and ensure goals are achieved
  • Drive sales and customer loyalty by holding store teams accountable to exceptional product quality, store conditions and cleanliness
  • Coach and develop team members and team leaders to further improve guest service, store conditions, and overall sales. Reward, recognize, and celebrate successes within my team
  • Oversee and evaluate training to decrease turnover, increase efficiency, and help control labor costs
  • Continuously assess current and future staffing needs and look to identify and develop future candidates for leadership
  • Enhanced district performance by implementing data-driven strategies and streamlining processes.

Store Leader

Giant Eagle
10.2006 - 01.2020
  • Dual Store Leader 2019-2020
  • Store Leader 2015-2019

DSD Sales Representative

Kellogg's
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Operated large sales territory calling on 20+ accounts across Western/Central PA and Western NY
  • Sell & negotiate business plans with Retail Teams
  • Drive incremental business in all locations by going beyond prescribed display planning
  • Managed inventory, staffing, labor scheduling, and daily operations
  • Model safety first mindset across all phases of work

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science

Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PA
05.2013

Skills

  • Leadership Development & Coaching
  • Team Building & Collaboration
  • P&L Management & Financial Oversight
  • Inventory & Supply Chain Management
  • Merchandising & Visual Presentation
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Customer Service Excellence

Timeline

Market Leader

7-Eleven
10.2024 - Current

District Leader

GetGo
01.2020 - 10.2024

DSD Sales Representative

Kellogg's
01.2014 - 01.2015

Store Leader

Giant Eagle
10.2006 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science

Pennsylvania State University

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