General manager of a Target store in Joliet, IL.Responsible for:-Leading, developing, and managing a team of 5 Executive Team Leaders, 5 departmental Team Leaders, and 150+ Team Members-Achieving mature sales growth on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.-Managing a monthly payroll budget of approximately 10,000 hours. Strategizing to use entire budget without exceeding.-Driving guest loyalty through credit/debit card performance.-Deliver amazing guest service throughout the store as measured by weekly Guest Survey scores.-Create and Maintain great HR routines with staffing, scheduling, recognition, compliance, and team culture.

**Signed off to be a Store Team Leader in June 2014. Currently waiting for a store to become available. I lead all Food Operations at a mega high volume Super Target. Direct supervisor of two Executive Team Leaders; second level supervisor of 3 Senior Team Leaders and 6 Team Leaders. Areas I directly oversee include Consumables, Liquor, Dairy/Frozen, Meat, Produce, Bakery, Deli, Household Commodities, Pets, Starbucks, and Target Cafe.In addition to responsibilities within Food, I assist my Store Team Leader with total store leadership. This includes: ~Leading, mentoring, and developing 11 other Executive Team Leaders, 13 Team Leaders, and 350 Team Members; ~Driving financial accountability with sales and margin; ~Allocating and managing payroll for the store; ~Achieving results with credit and debit card performance;~Leading instocks through logistics execution and productivity; ~Maintaing a guest-focused environment by delivering amazing service~Upholding Target's brand and reputation; ~Being a business owner and leading with an entrepreneurial spirit, ~Being a great boss

I co-manage an overnight logistics process that includes inbound and outbound flow, trailer unload, replenishment, instocks and data integrity, and backroom management.

Leader of several teams including Cashiers, Guest Service, Starbucks, Target Cafe, Photo Lab, and Cart Attendants. Also in charge of ensuring every guest receives a high level of service throughout the store. Responsible for achieving results in service, sales, payroll, credit card performance, and operational excellence.

Full-time professional Academic Advisor during summer 2009. Present to students, manage caseload, and provide guidance to students and families.

Conducted planning appointments with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors of all majors.Conducted Academic Advisement Sessions during summer freshmen orientation.Conducted General Student seminars during Freshmen Orientation.Assisted in Mathematics and English placement for new students.Recommended major specific courses for new freshmen students.Assisted new freshmen students in course registration.Checked mid-term grades for 100 level courses for students on my caseload.Conducted Schedule Checks for students on caseload.Worked with both native ISU General Education Program and IllinoisArticulation Initiative General Education Program.Worked in an advisement team with other Peer Advisors and Professional Advisors.

As the President of the Delta Omega Chapter at Illinois State University, I was the Executive Head of the Chapter. Some of the many responsibilities include: managing 90+ members, overseeing and managing 11 Executive Board members and 7 Officers, making sure that all tasks were completed on time, running weekly meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Board, delegating duties and tasks, motivating the membership, and maintaining contact with National Headquarters.

Worked as an On-Campus Senator from 2006-2007 and as an Off-Campus Senator from 2007-2008. Both positions were elected by the Illinois State University student body. Responsibilities included representing about 2,000 students on the SGA Assembly and the Academic Senate, maintaining constituent contact, serving on numerous University committees, and working on projects and programs for the betterment of student life at Illinois State University.