Alex Rusk
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Ambitious leader with over 3 years of retail and operational management experience. Successful at setting policies, improving performance, and updating processes. Looking to apply knowledge and expertise to contribute to business sustainability and growth. Pursuing challenging new position at a growing organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Team Leader, GM & Food
Target
Kalispell, MT
10.2022 - Current
- Manage daily operations of inbound, outbound, replenishment, inventory accuracy, presentation, pricing and promotional signing for all general merchandise and food and beverage areas of the store. Also ensure a fresh and safe food experience for the food and beverage departments.
- Lead the fulfillment team to fulfill each order accurately and efficiently and deliver on each guest promise time.
- Supervise a team of 6 team leaders and up to 50 team members daily.
Sergeant, 19D Cavalry Scout
Washington Army National Guard
Montesano, WA
02.2018 - Current
- Federal Mission: Conduct reconnaissance, security, and stability operations in order to seize, retain, and exploit positions of advantage in sustained land operations to protect U.S. national interests.
- State Mission: Conduct domestic support operations in order to support State and local agencies with response to civil unrest or natural disasters.
- Responsible for leading soldiers in adherence to Army standards and training to execute both the Federal and State Mission.
- Commended by troop commander for consistently providing high-quality mentorship and leadership to lower enlisted soldiers.
Closing Team Leader
Target
Moscow, ID
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed and executed all aspects of new store operations, ensuring a successful opening in 2021.
- Responsible for executing the closing process to achieve brand and replenishment metrics.
- Led the district that consists of 12 stores in replenishment metrics by delivering on 100% out of stocks and one for ones on a daily basis; and brand standards by delivering on a 10/10 brand recovery every night.
- Collaborated with peers to ensure their daily understanding of departmental operations and metrics was at 100%
- As my final assignment in this store, I successfully fulfilled the role of college captain and acting store director, resulting in a significant 22% sales comp growth for the back-to-college period.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2021
Skills
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Reliability
- Strategic Thinking
Certification
Certificate: Accelerated Management Program
Yale School of Management
06/2023
Affiliations
Community Captain at Target Kalispell
- Plan and organize volunteer events for team members to partake in.
- Such events include: Glacier National Park clean up and conservation, food donations, and tree planting
Timeline
Executive Team Leader, GM & Food
Target
10.2022 - Current
Closing Team Leader
Target
08.2021 - 09.2022
Sergeant, 19D Cavalry Scout
Washington Army National Guard
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University