Steve Coots
Target Stores
ELIZABETHTOWN
31
years of professional experience
Executive Team Leader with success in driving sales and operational excellence. Expertise in logistics management, team development, and customer relationship building. Committed to enhancing profitability and service quality. Results driven and ready to leverage expertise and experiences to the overall business and success of Amazon. I have had an amazing and wonderful experience working for Target Stores. I am ready for new challenges and accomplishments as I continue the next chapter of my life and its journey.
Work History
Executive Team Leader General Merchandise and Food
4 Years 9 Months- Led team to achieve sales goals through effective merchandising and inventory management.
- Developed, hired and trained new leaders and team members to enhance team performance and service skills.
- Streamlined operational processes, managed metrics, and replenishment efficiency to drive productivity.
- Streamlined strategic initiatives to drive store profitability and enhance customer experience.
- Managed fulfillment and digital sales operations.
- Led and trained safety and risk management initiatives.
- Led and managed teams of all sizes in excess of 40 team members on a daily basis.
Executive Team Leader Remodel
8 Months- Manage start to finish timeline , daily execution and physical transformation of store layout without interruption to daily business and operation.
- Led and mentored remodel team leaders and team members, coordinated vendor and contractor obligations and planned with partnerships both day and overnight crews.
- Operational compliance ensuring adherence to safety, risk management, upheld corporate brand standards and initiatives to remain profitable during construction.
- Led meetings, goal plans and desired timelines through cross functional alignments; Store Director, District and Regional Leadership along with outsource construction leaders.
- Built relationships with team members and leaders to encourage willingness to address concerns, modeled One Team culture, built teams that team members were proud to represent.
Executive Team Leader Store Operations
13 Years 1 Month- Led team in achieving sales goals through strategic planning and execution.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff performance, built strategic schedules for hourly leaders and team members. Coached, mentored and developed teams for future growth and successes.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve inventory management, reduce shrinkage drive sales and profitability.
- Implemented community engagement initiatives, strengthening brand loyalty and local partnerships.
- Managed daily operations to ensure initiatives were met to deliver high level results.
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
13 Years 5 Months- Led initiatives to enhance asset protection strategies across all store teams.
- Developed and implemented asset protection programs to mitigate theft and fraud risks.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and emergency response procedures for asset protection.
- Conducted audits of inventory processes to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy.
- Investigated both internal and external theft for case resolution.
- Interviewed dishonest team members for case resolution and recovery of assets.
- Apprehended dishonest external guest causing intentional losses to the store.
- Maintained high level community partnerships to drive community awareness; local police department, city council representatives, fire departments and medical personnel.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Logistics/Operations Management
Relationship management
Goals and performance
Builds Teams and Develops Talent
Results Driven
Customer relationships
Relationship management
Timeline
Executive Team Leader General Merchandise and Food
Target Stores
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Executive Team Leader Remodel
Target Stores
03.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Executive Team Leader Store Operations
Target Stores
10.2008 - 11.2021Read More
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target Stores
05.1995 - 10.2008Read More
St Xavier High School
High School Diploma
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