Christopher Derisley
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Dynamic HR leader with 25+ years of progressive experience in HR management, talent acquisition, performance assessment, employee relations and training development. Proven track record in driving change and fostering inclusive workplace cultures to enhance team engagement and operational success. Ex-Macy's VP Store Manager, currently serving as Executive Team Lead of Human Resources in the largest store in the district for Target. Recognized for leading talent development, and mentoring 3 summer interns/executives with empathy and care. Accomplished in change management, fostering high performing teams and aligning HR strategies with total enterprise goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Team Leader-Human Resoiurces
Target
Amherst, New York
08.2022 - Current
- Championed recruiting efforts with talent acquisition, attracting and retaining top talent through meaningful career experiences.
- Removed obstacles and developed inclusive talent strategies to enhance guest-focused mission.
- Led development of a continuous learning culture, collaborating with store leaders to implement effective training programs.
- Supported leaders in performance assessments, addressing bias and ensuring equitable pay for an inclusive workplace.
- Led investigations to resolve concerns, collaborating with partners to ensure a positive work environment.
- Modeled recognition practices to reinforce desired behaviors and enhance team engagement.
- Followed team routines to anticipate trends and needs, supporting overall store health and driving profitable sales.
- Support safety culture through modeling and recognizing safe behaviors, empowering store leaders to correct and/or escalate hazards, and supporting claims management and return-to-work programs.
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance. Lead teams to work in same way and hold others accountable to commitments.
- Reviewed financial statements to identify risks and growth opportunities.
Store Manager
Marshalls
Cheektowaga, New York
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Increased store sales year-over-year by developing strategic plans and optimizing expenses.
- Directed daily operations, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Controlled payroll efficiently, achieving district leadership in expense management.
- Boosted customer engagement with innovative merchandising strategies.
- Improved product visibility through effective inventory management and strategic display organization.
- Identified service improvement opportunities by monitoring sales performance.
- Built a strong team by recruiting, training, and supervising new employees to enhance operational performance.
- Set customer service benchmarks and conducted regular evaluations to ensure compliance and improve service quality.
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
Blasdell, NY
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Resolved customer issues with friendly support, contributing to high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Trained and supervised newly recruited employees, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Collaborated with diverse team to achieve goals and resolve service challenges effectively.
Burlington
Store Manager
Cheektowaga, New York
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Achieved $750,000 revenue growth within first six months.
- Led highest volume store in district among top 100 stores company-wide.
- Maximized sales opportunities in key business categories, directly contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Managed talent acquisition and development for 3 executives, 9 managers, and 120 associates, fostering a strong leadership pipeline.
- Recruited 5 top-performing executives to enhance district leadership.
- Chaired Center of Excellence committee, streamlining interview processes across eight districts to improve hiring efficiency.
VP Store Manager
Macy's
Amherst, New York
02.1999 - 05.2016
- Executed visual merchandising strategies that enhanced sales and profitability through hands-on leadership.
- Managed payroll and inventory control to support operational growth and optimize resource allocation.
- Coached and developed team members to drive sales and elevate customer service standards.
- Delivered human capital initiatives for 15 executives and over 200 employees.
- Collaborated with team to shape future vision based on customer trends.
- Planned and executed community events to enhance local engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-1995
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-1993
Skills
- Talent acquisition and management
- Training program development
- Performance assessment
- Financial management
- Budget management
- Customer relationship management
- Change management
- Workplace safety
- Inclusive leadership
- Ethical conduct in HR
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- NYS Food Safety Certification
- AED/CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Care Grow Win Award 2025
Timeline
Executive Team Leader-Human Resoiurces
Target
08.2022 - Current
Store Manager
Marshalls
08.2019 - 08.2022
Store Manager
Pier 1 Imports
08.2018 - 08.2019
Burlington
Store Manager
06.2016 - 07.2019
VP Store Manager
Macy's
02.1999 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY New Paltz
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Dutchess Community College