HERBIE GO
Kealakekua,Hi
Summary
Results-driven Operations Leader experienced in overseeing high-volume, complex business operations with a focus on financial performance and workforce strategy. Generated over $130 million in annual revenue while managing a workforce of 350+ associates, driving revenue growth, controlling costs, and improving operational performance. Delivered impactful leadership across multiple locations, fostering team development and executing strategic initiatives within equipment rental and branch operations.
Overview
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Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Lead
Wal-Mart Stores inc.
01.2000 - 01.2026
- Directed operations for a business exceeding $130 million in annual revenue, consistently achieving financial, operational, and organizational performance goals.
- Led a workforce of more than 350 associates and salaried leaders, fostering an engaged, accountable, high-performing culture focused on service excellence and operational discipline.
- Oversaw workforce planning, staffing strategy, labor management, budgeting, safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and operational execution, ensuring balance of quality, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with executive and regional leadership to implement corporate-wide operational initiatives and performance strategies, enhancing organizational improvements across multiple Hawaii locations.
- Developed future leaders through succession planning, executive coaching, mentoring, and performance management, creating strong leadership pipelines.
- Utilized operational dashboards and key performance indicators to drive data-informed decisions, enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk.
- Led cross-functional teams through organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and consistently high customer satisfaction.
- Ranked #1 company-wide for Children's Miracle Network fundraising (2025), leading initiatives that raised over $100,000.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management -
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO
01-2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Public Relations
Accomplishments
- Maintained Industry-leading Inventory management and operational controls through disciplined planning, process improvement, and accountability systems.
- Led cross-functional teams through organizational change while maintaining employee engagement and consistently high customer satisfaction.
- Consistently achieved financial objectives that resulted in annual incentive compensation for leadership teams.
- Maintained top-performing operational and inventory metrics within the region.
- Ranked #1 company-wide for Children's Miracle Network fundraising (2025), leading initiatives that raised over $100,000.
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Certification
- Hawaii Liquor Commission Yellow Card
Timeline
Store Lead
Wal-Mart Stores inc.
01.2000 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Business Management -
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO