Results-oriented Operations Manager with a strong background in strategic operations management, recently led a team of 20 associates at Walmart. Expert in applying STEM MBA knowledge to convert complex operational challenges into effective, data-driven solutions and sustainable business strategies. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving team performance within a high-paced supercentre environment. Dedicated to leveraging analytical skills to contribute to organizational growth and innovation.
• Led operations for the market's #1 highest-volume store, managing 3 team leads and 17 associates across 10+ departments, driving $631.7K in hardlines and home sales, with 7.2% overall store sales growth.
• Executed comprehensive operational responsibilities, including annual store-wide inventory, daily claims management, freight planning, and merchandise strategy implementation.
• Managed daily truck receiving and inventory flow, ensuring seamless stock management and readiness during high-traffic holiday periods, like Black Friday and Christmas.
• Developed team performance through evaluations, SWAS technique training, and strategic workforce decisions, including hiring and termination.
• Leveraged advanced analytics tools (Me@Walmart, Workforce Planning) to optimize operational performance, and implemented cross-functional leadership strategies, including food safety certification.
• Mentored 50+ international students, delivering 100+ hours of English instruction with 95% accuracy in grading, lesson planning, and classroom management while collaborating with 5 instructors to develop 40+ customized lesson plans and support student academic growth.
• Supported two professors in managing administrative responsibilities for 215 students across three undergraduate classes, demonstrating leadership through exam proctoring, Qualtrics-based grading, and conducting comprehensive group evaluations.
• Assisted 20+ patrons daily with research and online ticketing solutions, training 5 student workers, while maintaining transaction logs, and delivering exceptional customer service across multiple channels.
Managed 10+ event spaces daily using Event Management Software, facilitating the design, application, and execution of 3+ event diagrams, while developing efficiency-enhancing dashboards based on client preferences and feedback.
• Leveraged web analytics to conduct market research, implementing targeted promotions that increased annual sales by 15%, and achieved a 45% sales conversion through digital marketing brand awareness strategies.
• Organized weekly vendor meetings for 10+ vendors, strategizing procurement plans, and evaluating performance using KPIs, while communicating proactively with 25+ distributors to ensure timely product delivery.
• Implemented the RACI method for cross-functional activities, enhancing response times and performance monitoring, and contributed to presentations researching price strategy that increased sales by an additional 10%.
Additional Experience
Technical Skills:
Alteryx Designer
Qlik Sense
Tableau
Google Analytics
SQL
R
MS Access
Soft Skills:
Communication
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Time management
Critical thinking
Professional Competencies:
Data Analysis
Operations Management
Inventory Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strategic Business Planning
Customer Service
Vice President - Marketing | Social Media Manager | UD MBA Student Association May 2022 - May 2024
• Strategically managed two social media platforms, leveraging analytics to optimize content and event promotion
• Led targeted marketing campaigns that increased event attendance and engagement
• Developed and designed the official student association logo
• Facilitated networking events to strengthen student and alumni connections