Tanner Spears
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach (Salaried Manager)
Walmart
Lawrence
11.2025 - Current
- Second Shift Operations Manager
- Led stocking and unloading operations while providing leadership and operational oversight for all store departments during second shift.
- Supervised truck unloading and ensured freight was efficiently processed and staged to set the overnight team up for success.
- Monitored team performance, delegated priorities, and resolved operational issues to ensure smooth shift execution.
- Third Shift Operations Manager
- Provided leadership and decision-making for all store operations during overnight shifts.
- Led teams to consistently deliver a successful shift turnover and a store prepared for daily business operations.
- Directed overnight store operations, ensuring the store was fully stocked, clean, organized, and customer-ready for opening each morning.
- Managed overnight stocking, zoning, cleanliness, and operational execution while maintaining company standards and productivity goals.
- Assisted with scheduling staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage.
- Facilitated employee meetings to communicate updates and address concerns.
Coach (Salaried Manager)
Walmart
Noblesville
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Third Shift Operations Manager
- Provided leadership and decision-making for all store operations during overnight shifts.
- Led teams to consistently deliver a successful shift turnover and a store prepared for daily business operations.
- Directed overnight store operations, ensuring the store was fully stocked, clean, organized, and customer-ready for opening each morning.
- Managed overnight stocking, zoning, cleanliness, and operational execution while maintaining company standards and productivity goals.
- Assisted with scheduling staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage.
- Facilitated employee meetings to communicate updates and address concerns.
- Food Department Manager
- Managed daily store operations while balancing customer service, merchandising, and team leadership responsibilities.
- Drove sales growth by analyzing customer buying trends and ensuring high-demand products and promotional features were consistently stocked.
- Maximized department profitability by monitoring product margins, optimizing feature displays, and making strategic inventory decisions.
- Identified customer needs and adjusted merchandising plans to improve sales performance, increase profitability, and enhance the overall shopping experience.
- Assisted with scheduling staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage.
- Facilitated employee meetings to communicate updates and address concerns.
Team Lead
Walmart
Danville
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Team Lead
- I was a Team Lead over multiple departments in this store but overall always had the same goals.
- Led team meetings to discuss daily goals and operational challenges.
- Trained new employees on store policies and procedures effectively.
- Assisted in implementing new merchandising strategies for product displays.
- Communicated with management to resolve customer service issues promptly.
- Promoted a positive team environment through effective collaboration and support.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
Stocking Associate
Walmart
Danville
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Stocking Associate
- Stocked shelves with merchandise, enhancing product visibility and organization.
- Operated pallet jacks to efficiently transport stock within the store.
- Maintained clean and safe work areas, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted customers in locating products, improving their shopping experience.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding courteously to inquiries.
Education
Avon High School
Avon, INSkills
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety
- Effective communication
Timeline
Coach (Salaried Manager)
Walmart
11.2025 - Current
Coach (Salaried Manager)
Walmart
10.2024 - 11.2025
Team Lead
Walmart
07.2023 - 10.2024
Stocking Associate
Walmart
08.2021 - 07.2023
Avon High School