Jerry Coiley
About Jerry Coiley
Jerry Coiley serves as the General Manager of Operations at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2012. He has a diverse background in restaurant management and accounting, having held various managerial roles at notable establishments such as Red Lobster and Applebee's.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Jerry Coiley has served as General Manager of Operations at Advance Auto Parts since 2012. He is based in Henrico County, Virginia. During his tenure, he has achieved a 99.3% inventory accuracy rate, placing him in the top 1% among 6,500 stores. Coiley has also revamped hub operations, leading the district in sales and profitability metrics. His leadership has resulted in operational process improvements that contributed to a 25% sales increase in a small box retail operation.
Previous Experience in the Restaurant Industry
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Jerry Coiley held various managerial positions in the restaurant industry. He worked as a General Manager of Operations at Red Lobster from 1997 to 2010, overseeing locations in Colonial Heights, Chesapeake, Danville, and Richmond, Virginia. Prior to that, he was the General Manager of Operations at Applebee's from 1995 to 1997 in Glen Allen, Richmond, and Colonial Heights, Virginia. His career in the restaurant sector began at Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, where he served as Restaurant Manager from 1984 to 1987 in Chatham, Old Tappan, and Fairfield, New Jersey.
Education and Expertise
Jerry Coiley studied at Fairfield University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Business Administration and Accounting. He completed this program over two periods, first from 1978 to 1982 and later from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial management, which he has applied throughout his career in operations management.
Background in Accounting
Before transitioning to operations management, Jerry Coiley gained experience in the accounting field. He worked as Accountant II at Crum & Forster from 1982 to 1984 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. This role contributed to his understanding of financial processes and operational efficiency, skills that have been beneficial in his subsequent managerial positions.