Mikayel Karakeshishyan
About Mikayel Karakeshishyan
Mikayel Karakeshishyan serves as the General Manager at Advance Auto Parts and has extensive experience in retail management, including roles at Pressed Juicery and Sugarfina. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Florida International University and is fluent in Armenian, Russian, and English.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Mikayel Karakeshishyan serves as the General Manager at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees store operations, manages staff, and ensures that the store meets its sales and customer service goals. His leadership is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and driving sales growth.
Experience at Pressed Juicery
Karakeshishyan has extensive experience with Pressed Juicery, where he has worked as a Dual Store Manager since 2020 in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Prior to this, he served as the Store Manager in Harvard Square from 2019 to 2023. His responsibilities included managing daily operations, staff training, and customer engagement.
Previous Management Experience
Before his current roles, Karakeshishyan held various management positions. He worked as a Boutique Manager at Sugarfina, Inc. in 2019 and as Acting General Manager at LA Fitness in 2017. His experience includes managing retail operations across multiple cities and establishing corporate accounts to enhance sales efforts.
Educational Background
Karakeshishyan studied Business Administration and Management at Florida International University from 2015 to 2019, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in management. He also completed his high school education at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, graduating in 2015.
Skills and Achievements
Karakeshishyan has demonstrated expertise in multilingual communication, being fluent in Armenian, Russian, and English. He has successfully managed retail operations in various cities and developed training programs aimed at improving employee performance. His notable achievements include achieving zero employee turnover for over a year and managing a team of 10 staff members effectively.