John Cornelison
About John Cornelison
John Cornelison serves as the Director of Financial Services at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in finance and operations, having previously held the position of Divisional Financial Services Manager since 2011.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
John Cornelison has held the position of Director of Financial Services at Advance Auto Parts since 2018. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategies within the company. Prior to this, he served as Divisional Financial Services Manager for 13 years, starting in 2011. His work is based in the Roanoke, Virginia Area, where he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving financial processes and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
John Cornelison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also completed a minor in Military Leadership Studies during his time at the university. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial management and leadership, which he applies in his current role.
Background
John Cornelison has a professional background that spans over a decade in financial services, particularly within the automotive retail sector. His career at Advance Auto Parts has been marked by progressive responsibilities, leading to his current directorial position. His experience includes managing financial operations and implementing systems that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Advance Auto Parts, John Cornelison has spearheaded several significant projects. He led an initiative that improved synergy between finance and operations, resulting in a 10% increase in process efficiency. He played a key role in integrating a new order-to-cash system, which improved efficiency by 20%. Additionally, he developed a mentorship program to support team member growth and led efforts to streamline customer service operations, enhancing satisfaction scores by 25%. His implementation of a strategic cost control initiative resulted in a 15% reduction in operational expenses.