Alexandra Potter Email & Phone Number

Schaumburg, Illinois, US

Roseland, New Jersey, US

Roseland, New Jersey, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Plan, oversee, and administer all staff schedules
• Analyze payroll and sales forecasts to effectively allocate budget resources against store operations
• Point of contact for Employee Relations escalations. Responsible for mitigating, control of, and response to issues.
• Support engagement and store team culture through employee recognition and planned local volunteer events.
• Lead entire training process for all staff, enforcement of approved training requirements, identify deficiencies, and create additional tools to ensure continuous development.
• Experience with heading store operations during Store Team Leader absences.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Hired, Managed, and Mentored 5 team leaders who led Starbucks, Bakery/Deli, Target Café, Produce/Meat, and Dry/Dairy/Frozen
• Developed and ensured execution of merchandising strategies (incorporating overall department appearance and product assortment) in order to increase sales comp, basket size, and drive guest loyalty
• Created sustainable expectations and analyze progress for food safety, vendor management, and the organic process
• Partook in numerous Leader on Duty shifts per week, which involved being a point of contact for the entire store team
• Collaborated with Executive Peers (i.e. Assets Protection, HR, Logistics, etc.) to establish action plans, routines, and specific store and corporate goals
• Led the Refrigeration Renovation, Self Check-Out Roll Out, and Grocery Transition Organization (for the entire district)

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Supervised four Team Leaders who collectively led a team of approximately 50-60 team members
• Engaged in multiple developmental assignments including campus recruiting and captainships (i.e. well-being, assessment, and community)
• Directed Target Red Card, Guest Survey, and “Order Online, Pick Up in Store” Programs
• Mentored an intern for the Target Executive Internship Program
• Trained and Developed 3 Executive Team Leaders for the Tucson district

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Collaborated with 2 other liaisons within a group, which encompasses Tucson, Phoenix, and New Mexico
• Prepared for and attended networking events including career fairs and classroom presentations
• Contacted and met with members of the University of Arizona campus community including professors, professional development coordinators, and club presidents
• Sourced resumes and pre-screened candidates for both the Executive Internship and the Executive Team Leader position

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Utilized coaching and feedback strategies to assist in the development of the team members, as well as established an open environment where concerns can be addressed
• Implemented a team-building event named the “Target Olympics” which assisted in inspiring the team to reach and exceed goals for the Target credit and debit program, the Accessory Attachment Rate, and Pharmacy Rewards
• Actively took part in store visits from the District Team Leader and Group Leaders