W A L T E R

G .

Y O U N G

Newhall, CA 91321
310-863-0107 Libra06man@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltergyoung
Professional Summary - Innovative Multi-Unit Leader
High energy, execution oriented leader, with strong bias for action, while building and
developing high performing teams. Exceptional operations, merchandising and logistics
background in high sales volume market for fortune 500 companies. Recognized for planning,
implementing and innovating retail industry programs with an outstanding track record of
increased sales and productivity, while managing multi-million dollar budgets. Proven
ability taking over under-performing areas and achieving dramatic turn around. Fully
aware of the vital role exemplary customer service plays in business. Strong history
managing multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
Expertise in:

Succession planning | Talent development | Operations | Driving profitable sales.

A proactive, entrepreneurial leader who looks beyond the status quo to uncover
hidden opportunities for revenue growth and profit.
Access Financial - District Director of Operations
2013 to Present

Manage daily operations - full P/L of 13 locations; increasing profits 53% over last year by
having weekly P/L meetings with team, identifying wins and opportunities in various areas,
ensuring we reach goals by reflecting on ways to enhance customer experience

Establish, attain and report goals of targeted store performance expectations;

Yearly contribution goal over last year attainment 2013 52.8%; 2014 74.8%; 2015 50.8%
Took over under-performing district team and achieved rapid turnaround. Overhauled district by
dismissing 50% and hiring 25 new employees. Initiated intense training program and set
challenging goals. This team is now one of the most productive teams in the region and state
Finished 2015 ranked 1st out of 6 districts within the region; ranked 2nd in California
Communicates directly w/ Regional Operations & DVP regarding store sales, debt, operational
and staffing needs, business and advertising opportunities; succession planning

Develop and mentor high performing teams; Responsible for promotion of 12

employees

Recruit, train and monitor performance of staff; up to 50 employees; 80%

retention rate

Authorize and monitor district payroll; staying under budget and making goal by
shifting resources to growing stores

Performed quarterly audits of stores financial records to ensure state/company

compliance; 93% of stores in district passed quarterly audits with a score of 100% by having each
store complete weekly SWAT audits

Target Corporation Executive Team Leader - Asset Protection

2004 to 2013

Promoted to Senior Executive Team Leader - Pay grade 13

Conduct investigations and interviews for inventory, cash loss and policy
violations; Shrinkage consistently under 1%

Recognized by Group leadership - Creating and implementing Empty Package

program to the Group; increased Internal closure rate by 35%
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Lead and manage over 200 Target employees, ensuring they are on track for meeting and
surpassing performance objectives; Store grew from 80 million - 115 million annually

Influence a culture that understands how operational procedures impact gross

margins; utilizing tools and resources to identify & prioritize profitability concerns

Consistently deliver outstanding results; Received two Quarterly Top Performer

awards for exceeding expectations

Lead the performance management process by building and maintaining

outstanding teams, through accountability, recognition, coaching, providing meaningful feedback,
writing and delivering counseling and corrective actions, writing and delivering annual
performance reviews

Led opening and remodeling of new stores throughout California and Hawaii

Designated by management as Group certified business college trainer and

District certified instructor for new in role and pay grade courses
Magic Johnson Music Production Director of Artist & Repertoire and Production
to 2004

Unearthed & developed new artist (Avant, Lloyd and Yasmeen) including music selection,
production and marketing.

Created and monitored multi-million dollar recording budgets for all artist; all
expenses while staying under budget

Managed roster of musicians, producers, songwriters; negotiated recording &

producer rates.

Coordinated all production, radio and scheduling needs of all music tours and
special events across the US. (Prince, Mariah Carey, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Maxwell) Tours grossing
over 100 million

Hampton Community Corrections Probation Case Manager

to 1998

1998

1997

Monitored the progress of 100 felony and misdemeanor cases through addiction programs,
community service hours and drug screenings.

Provided weekly court recaps on caseload updates and progress with state
officials and judges.

Education
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Criminal Justice

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Post-Graduate Coursework - Business Management

Professional Skills
Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Type 40+ words a minute, Executive Interview
certification, Conflict and Crisis Resolution certification, Los Angeles County Crisis Leadership Certified