Aaron Young
Renton
Summary
Strategic Operations & Business Leader | Talent Development | P&L & Process Optimization
Results-driven leader with 20 years of experience in operational excellence, budget management, and cross-functional program execution. Skilled in building high-performing teams, driving data-informed decisions, and implementing scalable processes that align with business goals. Proven ability to manage budgets, optimize resources, and enable leaders to focus on innovation while delivering measurable growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Leader, Store Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods
Seattle
06.2019 - Current
- Managed full P&L and $18M budget, optimizing expense controls to ensure profitability and operational efficiency.
- Consistently exceeded sales and profit goals from FY19–FY25, delivering measurable business impact.
- Tracked and reported performance metrics, leveraging data insights to improve sales, client satisfaction, and operational outcomes.
- Built and led cross-functional teams to pilot programs and implement company-wide processes across 750+ locations.
- Partnered with HR and department leaders to align headcount planning with operational objectives, supporting efficient resource allocation and team growth.
Operations Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods
Seattle
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Led district-wide training programs for department leaders, enhancing operational skills and elevating store performance across multiple locations.
- Designed and implemented company-wide processes, streamlining operations and driving efficiency improvements.
- Contributed to the district achieving top 10 rankings in balanced scorecards, demonstrating operational excellence.
- Mentored and promoted 8 associates into leadership roles, fostering succession planning and talent development.
- Oversaw freight flow, front-end operations, cash management, pricing accuracy, and omni-channel fulfillment to ensure compliance and optimize performance.
Store Manager
JD Finish Line
Seattle
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Led high-volume store, overseeing 2 Managers-in-Training and 2 Assistant Managers to drive operational success.
- Achieved #1 district ranking for comparable sales increase in both dollars and percentage.
- Reduced store shrinkage by 0.93% through process improvements and inventory management.
- Drove double-digit growth in key categories, contributing to overall sales and product diversification.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of operational initiatives with district objectives.
Store Manager Trainer
JD Finish Line
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Designed and implemented onboarding and training programs for management teams across a multi-state district.
- Led district-wide training seminars, enhancing operational skills and improving store performance.
- Managed acquisition, development, and retention of Managers and Assistant Managers through structured interviews, onboarding, and training plans.
- Oversaw second-tier management development focused on career growth, succession planning, and performance optimization.
- Trained and developed 8 Managers-in-Training and 15 Assistant Managers, strengthening leadership pipelines.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align talent initiatives with operational goals, fostering a unified approach to team development.
Store Manager
JD Finish Line
Portland
09.2012 - 11.2015
- Achieved double-digit comparable sales gains at flagship store (FY14–FY15), growing revenue 90% from $1.0M to $1.9M, and turnaround store revenue 25% from $1.0M to $1.25M.
- Elevated store performance to #1 in the region on overall scorecards; reduced shrinkage by up to 0.7%.
- Led high-volume and turnaround stores, managing Managers-in-Training and Assistant Managers to enhance client experiences and drive store performance.
- Hired, trained, and developed high-performing teams, promoting talent into management roles to ensure leadership continuity and foster a strong store culture.
- Collaborated with vendor representatives to create company-wide initiatives that aligned with and advanced business strategy.
- Awards: Larry Sablosky Customer Experience Award (2015); Store Manager of the Year (2015)
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA12-2011
Skills
- Budget management
- Operational efficiency
- Process optimization
- Data-driven decision making
- Space planning
- Customer satisfaction and communication
- Team building and collaboration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Talent development
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Public speaking
Volunteer Experience
- WA State Special Olympics
- DECA Regional Competition
- President's Student Service Award
Timeline
Market Leader, Store Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods
06.2019 - Current
Operations Manager
Dick's Sporting Goods
11.2016 - 05.2019
Store Manager
JD Finish Line
12.2015 - 10.2016
Store Manager Trainer
JD Finish Line
08.2013 - 10.2016
Store Manager
JD Finish Line
09.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
University of Washington