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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:
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
Authorize and monitor district payroll; staying under budget and making goal by
shifting resources to growing stores
Conduct investigations and interviews for inventory, cash loss and policy
violations; Shrinkage consistently under 1%
Walter Young
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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
Led opening and remodeling of new stores throughout California and Hawaii
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
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
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
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