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Austin Steele

Noblesville,IN

Summary

High-performing retail operations leader with proven expertise in team leadership, talent development, and operational excellence. Skilled at driving department performance, optimizing workflows, and fostering positive guest experiences while maintaining brand and quality standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Closing ETL

Target
Fishers, Indiana
05.2025 - 03.2026
  • Monitored all departments to ensure alignment with goals and maintained clear, consistent expectations and standards for the team
  • Collaborated with peers and leaders across departments to support their areas and facilitate effective backup coverage to deliver quick, positive guest interactions
  • Interviewed and hired team members based on business needs and to support staffing requirements during busier seasons and filled any gaps in coverage and scheduling to ensure operational coverage was never a problem
  • Analyzed reports, metrics, and communications daily to assess team impact on inventory accuracy and operational success
  • Reviewed trailer details to plan overnight workflow and managed trailer unloads efficiently, ensuring time goals were consistently met

Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
Fishers, Indiana
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led team by example, working closely to strengthen skills and develop future leaders
  • Fostered camaraderie among a diverse group to lead a team to achieve results
  • Maintained a filled salesfloor, endcaps, and audits throughout departments daily while protecting presentation standards
  • Owned presentation workload and participated in area transitions to maintain standards

Host & To-Go Specialist

Bubba's 33
Fishers, Indiana
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated curbside pickup orders, ensuring accuracy and fast delivery
  • Managed guest seating and waitlist operations in high-volume restaurant
  • Maintained strong customer service in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma -

Fishers High School
Fishers, IN
05-2021

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Talent Development
  • Sales & Performance Analysis
  • Workflow & Shift Planning
  • Hiring & Recruiting
  • Quality & Brand Standards Management

Certification

CPR/AED Certification- American Red Cross, 2025

Timeline

Closing ETL

Target
05.2025 - 03.2026

Specialty Sales Team Lead

Target
10.2023 - 05.2025

Host & To-Go Specialist

Bubba's 33
07.2020 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Fishers High School
Austin Steele