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Kwanza Burton

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic Academy Leader at Walmart with a proven track record in building high-performing teams and driving training effectiveness through data-driven insights. Skilled in effective communication and coaching, I foster a culture of integrity and adaptability, ensuring associates thrive and operational goals are consistently met.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Academy Leader

Walmart
Friendswood, TX
02.2024 - Current
  • Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people's cultures, ideas, and experiences. Help create a workplace where associates feel supported and connected.
  • Promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance that model Walmart values.
  • Manages a team of salaried leaders to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality training sessions across all enterprises.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of existing training initiatives using key performance metrics, market partnerships, and feedback, making data-driven adjustments.
  • Conduct regular skill audits to identify areas for further development, proactively addressing potential performance issues before they impact productivity.

Store Lead

Walmart
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Promotes and supports company policies and procedures, leads with integrity, and values the mission.
  • Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects to identify customer and operational needs.
  • Direct facility operation by setting the standards for all service levels.
  • Teaching and developing effective merchandise presentation.
  • Teaching and training new coaches in their roles with onboarding processes.

Coach

Walmart
League City, TX
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw associates performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity goals.
  • Controlled store inventory, and reviewed cash handling and operation reports.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep the store clean, adequately stocked, and well organized.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transactions within the team.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12-2005

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Process-driven operation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Flexibility and Adaptability

Volunteerism

  • Habitat for Humanity(2009-Present)- Provide assistance on numerous housing projects in Houston communities, activities including: landscaping, roofing painting and other housing building/improvement projects
  • Houston Food Bank(2018-Present)- Provides programs and services aimed at helping families achieve long term stability including nutrition education, health management and help in securing state funded assistances.

Timeline

Academy Leader

Walmart
02.2024 - Current

Store Lead

Walmart
01.2022 - 02.2024

Coach

Walmart
09.2019 - 01.2022

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Houston

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