Jeffrey T. Smith
About Jeffrey T. Smith
Jeffrey T. Smith is a Manager of Store Operations Support at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2020. He has over two decades of experience in various roles within the company, including District Manager and Implementation Manager, and has a background in military service.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Jeffrey T. Smith has held multiple positions at Advance Auto Parts since 1995. He currently serves as Manager of Store Operations Support, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he worked as Implementation Manager for one year from 2009 to 2010, and as District Leader from 2011 to 2013. His experience also includes serving as Regional Trainer from 1997 to 1998, Field Execution Leader from 2017 to 2018, and Conversion Operations Leader from 2013 to 2017. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in overseeing the Field Execution Hotline support and acting as a liaison for new store openings and relocations.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey T. Smith studied at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from 1985 to 1990. He also attended Eastern Illinois University for a year, focusing on Advertising from 1991 to 1992. His educational background supports his extensive experience in retail operations and management within the automotive parts industry.
Background
Before his career at Advance Auto Parts, Jeffrey T. Smith served in the US Army and the Illinois/Connecticut National Guard as a Corporal in an Infantry Unit from 1989 to 1997. This military experience contributed to his leadership skills and operational knowledge, which he later applied in his various roles within Advance Auto Parts.
Achievements
During his time at Advance Auto Parts, Jeffrey T. Smith has led initiatives in field operations support, particularly focusing on new store openings and relocations. His role involves providing Q&A and issue resolution for specialty projects, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and support within the company.