Sophia Spurr
Pendleton,IN
Summary
Strategic and people-centered operations leader with 11+ years of experience driving execution excellence, developing high-performing leaders, and sustaining measurable business results across complex, fast-paced environments. Recognized for building leadership capability through coaching, structured routines, and KPI-driven management systems. Proven ability to align teams to operational standards, foster accountability, and embed continuous improvement behaviors that elevate performance and culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Director
Target Corporation
01.2019 - Current
- - Lead operations for a $55M store with 200+ employees, including 20 team leaders and 6 executives; achieved 2% comp growth year-over-year by implementing disciplined routines and leadership accountability.
- - Drove operational excellence by establishing clear execution standards, performance tracking, and daily management practices aligned to business priorities.
- - Coached and developed leaders to strengthen planning, communication, and problem-solving behaviors — resulting in 8 internal promotions within one year.
- - Led shortage reduction initiatives that improved loss metrics by 0.9%, achieving district-best results.
- - Served as district Talent Captain, partnering with leaders across a $524M region to identify high-potential talent, lead development sessions, and plan succession moves.
- - Received Group 190 Outstanding Leadership Award (2024) for exceptional operational performance and leadership impact.
- Progressive Leadership Roles: Store Director, Executive Team Leader – Human Resources, Executive Team Leader – Salesfloor, Campus Liaison, Store Executive Intern – HR
Executive Team Leader – Human Resources
Target Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2019
- - Designed and executed workforce planning strategies that improved team member engagement and reduced turnover.
- - Collaborated cross-functionally with peer leaders to align HR and operational strategies with company goals.
- - Onboarded and developed 70+ new hires in a single quarter, ensuring strong cultural integration and compliance.
- - Built effective communication channels and standardized training practices to support consistent execution and operational alignment across departments.
Executive Team Leader – Salesfloor
Target Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2017
- - Led multi-department operations, optimizing staffing and workflow to ensure on-time execution and productivity goals.
- - Analyzed sales performance and operational data to drive strategic merchandising and labor optimization decisions.
- - Partnered with senior leadership to implement proactive planning routines and daily performance reviews.
Store Executive Intern & Campus Liaison
Target Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2015
- - Coordinated campus recruiting initiatives and engagement events to attract top talent for Target’s leadership pipeline.
- - Managed logistics and communications for large-scale events, building organizational and analytical skills used to lead store operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Retail Leadership, Organizational & Leadership Skills
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Microsoft Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint Data Analysis Workforce & Scheduling Tools Performance Dashboards
Websites
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Outstanding Leadership Award, Group 190 (2024), Peer Leader Award, Group 190 (2022), Multiple internal promotions recognizing leadership capability, talent development, and operational excellence
CORE STRENGTHS
Operational Excellence | Leadership Coaching | Performance Management | Process Standardization | KPI Analysis | Strategic Planning | Continuous Improvement | Change Leadership | Talent Development | Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Store Director
Target Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Executive Team Leader – Human Resources
Target Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2019
Executive Team Leader – Salesfloor
Target Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2017
Store Executive Intern & Campus Liaison
Target Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Retail Leadership, Organizational & Leadership Skills
Purdue University