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Dominique Johnson

Ontario

Summary

Results-driven retail leader with progressive experience in multi-department store operations, team development, and financial performance management. Proven ability to drive sales growth, elevate guest experience, and build high-performing leadership teams. Strategic thinker with strong execution skills, operational discipline, and a people-first leadership style.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Store Director

Target
Ontario
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead overall store operations for a high-volume retail location generating $50+ in annual sales
  • Develop and coach executive leadership team and 100+ team members
  • Drive sales growth through strategic merchandising, payroll optimization, and inventory control
  • Oversee P&L accountability, expense management, and shrink reduction
  • Champion guest experience initiatives resulting in improved NPS and loyalty metrics
  • Execute company initiatives including remodels, seasonal transitions, and omnichannel fulfillment strategies
  • Build succession plans and talent pipelines to strengthen bench depth

Key Achievements:

  • Increased year-over-year sales by 3%
  • Reduced operational shrink by 5%
  • Promoted 7 internal leaders into advanced roles

Executive Team Leader

Target
Webster
01.2019 - 02.2023
  • Led General Merchandise operations including inbound, outbound, replenishment, presentation, pricing, Food and Beverage, flexible fulfillment and inventory accuracy (team size 50+)
  • Oversaw truck unload, backroom organization, guest ready salesfloor and workload planning
  • Improved in-stock metrics and reduced backroom errors through process discipline
  • Partnered cross-functionally to improve fulfillment speed and on-shelf availability
  • Managed payroll to align workload with sales trends and seasonal volume
  • Developed Team Leaders and created succession bench strength

Key Achievements:

  • Led the store through the pandemic, where we saw a sales growth of 20%+
  • Increased truck process efficiency by and added 100 extra trucks to account for increased sales
  • Reduced operational defects and pricing discrepancies

SR Team Leader

Target
Webster
07.2014 - 01.2019
  • Managed daily operations of assigned workcenter
  • Coached team members on performance standards and guest engagement
  • Maintained operational compliance and brand presentation
  • Was leader on duty twice a week as a universal peer leader

Head Supervisor of Youth Services

City of Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
06.2008 - 01.2011
  • Developed and implemented youth engagement programs, enhancing participation and fostering community involvement among local families.
  • Supervised a team of youth service staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Held high standards and walked state regulated food visits

Education

Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls, New York

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York, NY

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Strategic Store Leadership
  • P&L Management
  • Team Development & Succession Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Inventory & Shrink Control
  • Guest Experience Strategy
  • Change Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Self Motivated
  • Decisive
  • Integrity
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Store Director

Target
02.2023 - Current

Executive Team Leader

Target
01.2019 - 02.2023

SR Team Leader

Target
07.2014 - 01.2019

Head Supervisor of Youth Services

City of Niagara Falls
06.2008 - 01.2011

Niagara Falls High School

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Monroe Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

SUNY Buffalo State
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