Sean Reed
About Sean Reed
Sean Reed is a Project Manager at Advance Auto Parts in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in project management and has held various roles in the automotive and financial sectors.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Sean Reed has been employed at Advance Auto Parts as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving operational efficiency. Prior to his current position, he served as a Commercial Account Manager from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing client accounts and ensuring customer satisfaction. During his tenure, he developed a training program for new project managers, which enhanced onboarding efficiency and reduced ramp-up time by 20%. He also managed a team that successfully implemented a new inventory management system, improving efficiency by 15%.
Education and Expertise
Sean Reed studied at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Planning from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education at the Project Management Institute Chennai Chapter, completing a PMP Exam Prep course in 2021. This training equipped him with essential project management skills and knowledge, contributing to his effectiveness in his current role.
Background
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Sean Reed held various positions in different organizations. He worked at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a District Sales Manager from 2011 to 2016, where he operated in Dallas, TX, and Philadelphia, PA. He also served as a Product Support Specialist at SEI from 2004 to 2008 and at TD Ameritrade for six months in 2010. His diverse background in sales and product support has provided him with a solid foundation for his project management career.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sean Reed has led several impactful projects at Advance Auto Parts. He coordinated a major supply chain optimization project that resulted in a 12% reduction in logistics costs. Additionally, he participated in a cross-functional team to launch a customer loyalty program, which increased customer retention by 10%. He also led a sustainability initiative that reduced the company's carbon footprint by 8%. These initiatives demonstrate his commitment to improving operational performance and sustainability within the organization.