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Michael Painter

Michael Painter

Marshall,TX

Summary

With a robust background at Walmart, I've spearheaded initiatives that bolstered operational excellence and workforce planning, enhancing productivity by notable percentages. My adeptness in logistics management and corporate training programs, coupled with a talent for fostering employee engagement, has consistently driven business process improvements and operational success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AP Operations Coach

Walmart
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Type and Type training courses.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Used Software to design training for Type employees and increase company retention and productivity rates Number%.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Front End Coach

Walmart
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Monitored cash drawers in Number checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Asset Protection Manager

Walmart
08.2015 - 01.2020
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
  • Participated in securing special projects to aid division with better practice delivery.
  • Worked closely with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases.
  • Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses.
  • Supervised surveillance, detection and criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
  • Created and maintained records of security incidents and investigations.
  • Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations.
  • Installed and maintained covert security equipment.
  • Monitored store surveillance cameras to detect suspicious behavior.
  • Reviewed and updated store security policies and procedures.
  • Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

AP Assistant Mgr

Walmart
04.2015 - 11.2015
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Co Manager

Walmart
02.2006 - 07.2008
  • Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Performed regular reviews assessing each employee's performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
07.2004 - 02.2006

Store 399 I ran GM. The store moved from a division 1 store to a supercenter.


Ran successful operations in GM, Food and overnights.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.2002 - 07.2004

Overnight Assistant Manager

Walmart
04.2001 - 06.2002
  • Restocked inventory on shelves by unpacking backroom boxes and filling empty space on shelves with appropriate items.
  • Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
  • Created nightly shift task lists to assign duties to each employee.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Managed 30 employees in delivering smooth, productive night shift operations.
  • Assessed and adjusted staffing levels to meet operational demands.

Assistant Manager

Walmart
09.1997 - 04.2001
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Department Manager

Walmart
08.1994 - 09.1997
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Sales Associate

WalMart
03.1994 - 09.1997
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mountain Home High-school
Mountain Home, AR
1989

Skills

  • Operational excellence
  • Logistics management
  • Business process improvement
  • Workforce planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Operations management
  • Cost control
  • Warehouse management
  • Business analysis
  • Employee assessment
  • Knowledge management
  • Corporate training programs
  • Employee performance reviews
  • Materials preparation
  • Public speaking
  • Orientation procedures
  • Goal setting
  • Written communication

Certification

Wicklander Certification


Dale Carnegie graduate

Timeline

AP Operations Coach

Walmart
08.2021 - Current

Front End Coach

Walmart
06.2020 - 08.2021

Asset Protection Manager

Walmart
08.2015 - 01.2020

AP Assistant Mgr

Walmart
04.2015 - 11.2015

Co Manager

Walmart
02.2006 - 07.2008

Assistant Manager

Walmart
07.2004 - 02.2006

Assistant Manager

Walmart
06.2002 - 07.2004

Overnight Assistant Manager

Walmart
04.2001 - 06.2002

Assistant Manager

Walmart
09.1997 - 04.2001

Department Manager

Walmart
08.1994 - 09.1997

Sales Associate

WalMart
03.1994 - 09.1997

High School Diploma -

Mountain Home High-school
Michael Painter