Hal Parsons

• Share total store profit and loss responsibility with Store Manager. Responsible for overall financial performance, inventory flow, shrinkage, associate and customer satisfaction, adherence to local and company compliance standards, and analytic analysis of store performance metrics.

• Led teams of exempt and non-exempt associates in multiple store improvement projects across 3 markets that resulted in improved freight flow, increased sales and in-stock levels, and improved shopping experiences for customers.

• Selected as the Market Champion of an improved Produce replenishment program in 3 smaller format stores within my market.

• Worked along side the store manager to supervise total store operations: managing inventory and shrink; scheduling employees; maintaining associate relations; improving customer satisfaction; delegating daily tasks; developing talent; and analyzing store performance metrics in a 210,000+ sq. ft. facility with 350+ associates.

• Coordinated a 2011 Alex's Lemonade Stand charity event through 80 regional stores. Responsibilities included: planning fundraising activities, distributing event resources, online promotion, and selecting relevant merchandise to feature. Raised over $140,000 in donations (Goal was $100,000).

• Collaborated with a third party advertising agency to create promotional materials for company employment recruiting for internship, co-op, and entry level management positions.

• Traveled to Walmart's home office to assist in a Veteran's Day recruiting event; was responsible for arranging and executing specific components of the four day event which included travel, dining, and interviewing arrangements.

• Collaborated with senior management to assist with the Northeast Holiday Store Evaluation Competition to assure all 592 stores within the Northeast Division were properly stocked, staffed and prepared for the 2009 holiday season; followed up on the stores' progress towards improvement.

• Held full financial responsibility for station operations, including scheduling, budgeting, compliance with broadcast and university guidelines, setting operational and marketing objectives, and developing a 50 member team.

• Developed external relationships with various on-campus talent and student organizations to create promotional opportunities and produce on-air performances.

• Coordinated multiple projects in which student interviews were recorded and edited using modern recording and audio editing equipment (Adobe Audition).

• Participated in operating a developmental product line that included a premium sandwich, drink, and dessert menu.

• Responsible for training recently hired employees on company standards,policies, and procedures.