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Kaila Young

15695 Blue Pearl Court Monument,CO

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Director

Target Corporation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed staffing, training, safety compliance, inventory control and financial functions for 200 employees
  • Develop measurable growth strategies that align to corporate goals
  • Capitalized on emerging trends using data analysis to help the business grow - resulting in an 18% sales comp
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
  • Listened attentively to customer feedback through survey portal to create stronger relations and make adjustments to the business as needed.
  • Developed strategies for talent in order to create a pipeline through succession planning.
  • Promoted team collaboration and performance by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success. Resulting in the stores 18% sales comp from the year before.
  • Elevated team performance through planning and coaching resulting in 4 internal promotions within my first 6 months in role.
  • Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support company policies and regulations.


Human Resources Manager

Target Corporation
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes using Workday, LinkedIn and Indeed platforms to source candidates. Meeting staffing goals 19/19 months in role.
  • Tracked metrics through our HRIS system to identify performance trends and provide feedback to leadership team.
  • Cultivated in-depth understanding of industry trends and hiring desires through evaluating data and holding bi-weekly meetings with hiring managers
  • Managed succession planning and talent development at a district level by collaborating with HR teams, resulting in 19 internal promotions across our district.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and rolled out training to new hires, ensuring they have the proper knowledge and skillset to be effective in their roles.
  • Accurately prepared weekly payroll and tracking data using MyTime and Greenfield systems.
  • Managed vetting, HRIS systems, Payroll Systems and bidding processes.
  • Assisted employees with retirement process and partnered with benefits center to validate completion as needed.
  • Audited weekly schedules and made adjustments according to the businesses needs and monthly budget.
  • Led meetings with employees to discuss their benefit options and initiated any FMLA or leaves that were needed.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to following organizational standards.
  • Managed workers compensation cases for tracking, reporting and communicated with partners through the process.
  • Tracked employee attendance and performance through HRIS systems, addressing negative trends to quickly prevent long-term issues..



Executive Team Leader of General Merchandise

Target Corp
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Managed a team of experts on inbound operational procedures such as sort, stock and backstocking.
  • Identified any gaps with inventory accuracy within the salesfloor and backroom utilizing reports to follow up on any discrepancies
  • Managed a 12 pack station fulfillment team, delivering the company's digital expectations throughout the holiday season.
  • Anticipated any staffing needs and partnered with human resources teams to source through any short or long term openings.
  • Wrote an effective scheduled based upon workload and guest traffic.
  • Trained employees on their core roles and customer service standards, holding them accountable to meeting company expectations.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits. Resulting in less than 3% attendance issues across the store.


Executive Team Leader of Specialty Sales

Target Corp
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Managed merchandising standards and maintained consistency across store departments.
  • Captained training for new in role specialty sales managers for the group. Trained 5 specialty sales managers and 2 visual merchandisers.
  • Communicated visual merchandising information and standards through in-store training.
  • Ran new product launches focused on delivering recognizable branding.
  • Tracked departmental sales comps for new and reordered merchandise.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, and address data discrepancies.
  • Partnered with HR teams in planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering above average customer service.

Intern

Target Corporation
Clifton Park, NY
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Maximized productivity by analyzing protocols and identifying areas of opportunity on the salesfloor.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports for departments.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge, sales incentives and selling techniques.
  • Managed store employees during leader on duty shifts in a fast-paced environment through communication and positive feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations And Business Management

SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
05.2017

Timeline

Store Director

Target Corporation
08.2021 - 02.2022

Human Resources Manager

Target Corporation
12.2019 - 08.2021

Executive Team Leader of General Merchandise

Target Corp
08.2019 - 12.2019

Executive Team Leader of Specialty Sales

Target Corp
05.2017 - 08.2019

Intern

Target Corporation
05.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations And Business Management

SUNY College At Plattsburgh

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