James Russell
San Antonio,TX
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Assistant
H-E-B Grocery
San Antonio, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Managed new item submission and set up, including eCommerce
- Communication to regional leadership, and stores of upcoming promotional plans, hot buy opportunities.
- Execute promotional events, including coupons, TPR and sales contest
- Deliver feedback/recommendations on new events, promotions and ad language
- Analyze, generate and compiles financial performance and post coupon metrics to plan future promotional budgeting and desk strategy
- Assist in assortment decisions for in-store and eCommerce
- Collaborated with other departments to drive sales growth through cross departmental coupons.
Talent Development Team (Dedicated Trainer)
H-E-B
San Antonio, TX
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted one-on-one career coaching sessions with employees to develop their skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to design effective course content that met organizational objectives.
- Contributed to employee development plans in support of job-specific skills development.
- Served as partner and team member to other trainers and staff to achieve compliance objectives.
- Monitored and evaluated training program success and effectiveness.
Texas Backyard Manager
H-E-B
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - 10.2025
- Lead and develop team, resulting in measurable career growth and improved store performance.
- Dedicated trainer for SORM Texas Backyard managers, train partners for career advancement, enhancing team skills and productivity.
- Ensuring optimal customer satisfaction and sales. Maintaining inventory levels, merchandise products effectively and reducing out of stocks.
- Foster strong relationships, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
Texas Backyard Lead
H-E-B
San Antonio, TX
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Management
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, US12-2022
Skills
- Planning and coordination
- Creative problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Coaching and development
- Time management
- Team Building
- Heart For People
Awards & Honors
Cum laude
Timeline
Business Development Assistant
H-E-B Grocery
10.2025 - Current
Talent Development Team (Dedicated Trainer)
H-E-B
01.2025 - 10.2025
Texas Backyard Manager
H-E-B
07.2015 - 10.2025
Texas Backyard Lead
H-E-B
01.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Management
University of Texas At San Antonio