Brian Talas
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Project management professional known for high standards and delivering impactful results. Demonstrates strong skills in team collaboration, resource management, and strategic planning. Adaptable and reliable with focus on shifting project requirements. Effective communicator with expertise in stakeholder engagement and process optimization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Specialist
Handsfree Group
Chesterfield, MO
02.2026 - Current
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline communication and enhance project efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation to support team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality output.
- Established clear lines of communication between all parties involved in projects, preventing misunderstandings or miscommunications from jeopardizing outcomes.
TEAM LEAD
Target
Manhattan, Kansas
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Operate across three production stations simultaneously to ensure optimal coverage, consistently supporting team productivity goals while maintaining efficiency and quality standards across varying operational shifts.
- Coach team members on task execution techniques, offering real-time feedback and performance guidance to improve individual proficiency, ensure compliance with procedures, foster a culture of collaboration.
- Evaluate customer needs and feedback trends to identify actionable areas for improvement in products and services, collaborating with relevant departments to implement changes that enhance satisfaction.
- Generate detailed analytical reports that document process findings, identify recurring user errors, and provide recommendations to support improvement and learning through targeted coaching.
- Recommend adjustments to business systems and procedures during Q4 to meet shifting organizational demands, focusing on workflow streamlining and suggesting structural improvements.
- Lead small team in auditing backroom inventory accuracy, verifying quantity records, shelf locations, and floor stock levels to maintain consistent product availability, reduce discrepancies.
STOCKING 2 TEAM LEAD
Walmart
Manhattan, Kansas
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Led team of 8-15 associates in unloading delivery trucks and stocking merchandise efficiently in a fast-paced retail setting, consistently meeting productivity goals while maintaining safety and adherence to procedures.
- Trained and advised team members on proper stocking techniques and safety protocols in compliance with Walmart policy, helping build a knowledgeable workforce focused on quality execution and few incidents.
- Managed department schedules, approved time-off requests, coordinated shift coverage to maintain consistent staffing levels, and reduce service disruptions.
- Supported recruitment efforts by identifying potential candidates and contributing to the hiring process to build a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals and customer service expectations.
Education
Certificate - Time Management, Communication, Goals/Motivation
University of Denver
Denver, CO06-2025
Skills
- Organization
- Strategic planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to detail
- Customer focus
- Project management
- Documentation management
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Project Specialist
Handsfree Group
02.2026 - Current
TEAM LEAD
Target
10.2024 - 02.2026
STOCKING 2 TEAM LEAD
Walmart
01.2022 - 10.2024
Certificate - Time Management, Communication, Goals/Motivation
University of Denver