Jason Leisenring
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Walmart, driving profitability through strategic process optimization and performance analysis. Expert in cost savings and workforce development, fostering talent while enhancing operational efficiencies. Recognized for delivering impactful leadership and achieving substantial revenue growth through innovative business strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Walmart
11.2017 - Current
- Optimized performance strategies, resulting in significant profit increases.
- Analyzed operational data to identify improvement areas, enhancing efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed relationships with functional leadership to align revenue initiatives with operations.
- Delivered recognized thought leadership that drove substantial process improvements.
- Implemented business strategies that increased revenue and supported operational development.
- Reworked policies to enforce operational improvements and compliance effectively.
- Managed workforce development programs by evaluating and enforcing human resource regulations.
- Facilitated industry training programs and conferences to enhance workforce skills.
Regional General Manager
Walmart
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Developed business strategies, systems, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
- Assessed employee strengths and delivered mentoring to improve weak skill sets.
- Oversaw merchandising decisions, inventory management, and demand replenishment.
- Facilitated recruitment and development of new talent while capitalizing on existing skills.
- Participated in organizational transformation activities to monitor corporate restructuring.
- Conducted cost, schedule, contract performance, variance, and risk analysis for profit optimization.
- Coordinated staff development and succession planning to streamline operational efficiencies.
Director of Innovations
Walmart
Philadelphia, PA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Established partnerships with product management, support, technology, sales, finance, and operations to enhance training development and documentation processes.
- Implemented client and employee feedback to optimize established processes.
- Provided consistent mentoring, training, and onboarding for teams of contractors and staff members.
- Motivated field workers to improve work quality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promptly resolve issues and deploy effective solutions.
- Engaged in organizational transformation activities to monitor corporate restructuring efforts.
Market Manager
Walmart
Erie, PA
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Restructured operational workflows to better capitalize on changing market conditions and customer buying habits.
- Sourced and recruited top talent for various retail store positions and verified recruiting processes to meet new store opening timelines.
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Prepared locations for audits by analyzing marketing and inventory reports.
- Strategized business operations, merchandising strategies and personnel moves.
- Returned stores to profitability by reviewing operations, implementing improvements, restructuring frameworks, hiring talented staff and enhancing training programs.
- Developed and enhanced sales and merchandising programs, positively impacting bottom-line profitability with strong growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UMass Global
Irvine05-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY05-1995
Skills
- Operations and real estate oversight
- Profitability and revenue generation
- Leadership, engagement, and culture champion
- Cost analysis and savings
- Talent development and succession planning
- Process optimization/improvements
- Performance data analysis
- Omni-channel optimization with Digital Growth
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Walmart
11.2017 - Current
Regional General Manager
Walmart
06.2015 - 11.2017
Director of Innovations
Walmart
06.2013 - 06.2015
Market Manager
Walmart
09.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
UMass Global
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Finger Lakes Community College
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