Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to accomplish company goals by aligning strategic agendas with company goals.Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for the overall health and wellness business unit comprised of 1246 stores operating in 23 states.Champion talent growth and development across the enterprise ensuring visibility and recognition of talent during the people asset review process.

Provide leadership in planning and execution of health and wellness operational initiatives for 850 stores located in 16 states. Used objective financial and business analyses to evaluate returns and risks of business. Ensured a customer centered environment that provided desired products, services and experiences.Key Accomplishments and ResponsibilitiesAdapted to a whole new business and culture in a 5 month periodDemonstrated creativity and strength in the face of change with competing demands and shifting prioritiesUpdated knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges and responsibilitiesSought new exposure to new ideas and perspectives in a new organization2009-2010

Business Unit Leader for Health and Wellness for Walmart West-Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to accomplish company goals by aligning strategic agendas with company goals.-Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for the overall health and wellness business unit comprised of 1246 stores operating in 23 states.-Champion talent growth and development across the enterprise ensuring visibility and recognition of talent during the people asset review process.

Responsible for developing strategic alliances with twenty five schools of pharmacy in the United States and Canada.

Colorado)Provide leadership and direction to all pharmacy personnel in a six state region comprised of over 350 stores and $2.4BIL in sales while adhering to company policies, procedures and programs that maximize potential sales, script growth, increased margins, profitability and the overall customer experience.Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities: Developed, Coached and Mentored a team of highly skilled Pharmacy District Managers for long term career growthImplemented Customer Service Programs driving satisfaction and loyalty scores above company expectations by 8%Beat plan sales by 7.5% (FY07) and beating plan sales by 8.45%(FY08)Dramatically increased script growth by 8% YTD (FY08) and currently lead all 10 regions.Increased script growth over 5% (FY07) finishing first in the companyBeat plan gross profit $494K and previous year by $11MExecuted Staff works compliance and achieved plan labor dollars and percent saving $440K and previous year 17 basis pointsBeat Field Controllable EBITDA by 1.2M Achieved plan total Retail EBITDA by 25 basis points and improved over previous year by 638 basis pointsLed a team of District Managers and pharmacy personnel in the execution and acquisition of thirteen Longs Drugstores and five independent pharmacies Conduct frequent store visits to ensure proper use and documentation of Pharmacy District Manager tour sheets ensuring operating standards are adhered to and shrink results obtained. Beating plan by $880K Ranked #1 Regional Vice President -2007 and 2008Awarded Regional Vice President of the Year (2006) and (2007) by Corporate Executives

Colorado)Responsible for the performance of 897 pharmacies located in seven states and over $6B in total store sales annually. Led thirty three Pharmacy District Managers in strategic corporate initiatives that significantly improved script growth, sales, gross profit and customer satisfaction.Worked with various federal, state and local government agencies improving compliance and adherence to all policies and procedures**Corporate Restructure in 2005 -position changed to Regional VP

Provide leadership and direction to all pharmacy personnel in a four state region comprised of over 229 stores while adhering to company policies, procedures and programs that maximize potential sales, script growth, increased margins, profitability and the overall customer experience.

Responsible for all Pharmacy Operations for West Coast Division

Responsible for developing strategic alliances with twenty five schools of pharmacy in the United States and Canada.

Responsible for all pharmacy operations in over 120 stores covering three states. Led all pharmacy personnel through several acquisitions and conversions for my area. Key contributor to the development and implementation of the training manual for Pharmacy District Managers and Front End District Managers

Responsible for all pharmacy operations in over 120 stores covering three states. Directly reported to the Regional Vice President.Led all pharmacy personnel through the acquisition and conversion of all K&B Drugstores to Rite Aid Stores.Led pharmacy conversion teams in the CVS/Rite Aid acquisitionsMember of the corporate EBITDA CommitteeKey contributor to the development and implementation of the training manual for Pharmacy District Managers and Front End District ManagersAwarded Pharmacy District Manager of the Year 2003 by Rite Aid Executive Team for all key performance indicators. (Script Growth, Sales, EBITDA, Labor Management, Cost Containment)