Tye Denney
Rogers,AR
Summary
Energetic Senior Leader who is successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Passionate about Servant Leadership and utilizing that skill to develop a team into a high functioning organization. Skilled at leading a large array of cross-functional departments to achieve a common goal. Passionate about developing talent at all levels of any organization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Transformation
Acosta Group
Rogers, AR
03.2023 - Current
- Developed strategic plans to align business objectives with the company's long-term goals.
- Sought out operational challenges to increase efficiency across the organization.
- Gathered and analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in operations and processes.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives to enhance profitability.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and partners.
- Fostered relationships between cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
SVP - Sam's Club
Acosta Group
Rogers, AR
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Crafted solid relationships with Sam's Club leaders from many business areas.
- Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
- Established key performance indicators to track progress against organizational objectives.
- Conducted regular reviews of business operations, identified areas for improvement, and proposed solutions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers while ensuring competitive pricing structures.
VP of Operations - Walmart
Acosta Group
Rogers, AR
07.2017 - 07.2021
- Executed on behalf of hundreds of CPG clients, across all Walmart Stores and Sam's Clubs.
- Coordinated efforts for 36 Regional Managers, 180 District Managers and 2,500 retail associates.
- Created programs for associate development and recognition.
- Developed and implemented successful programs focused on all clients and customers market growth.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams in order to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Sr Mgr - Operations Transformation
Sam's Club
Bentonville, AR
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Designed and launched self checkout for Sam's Club - Front End of the Future.
- Pioneered mobile applications program development to increase operational efficiency, working closely with operations leadership and technology teams.
- Served as subject matter expert for all operational changes being introduced.
Senior Director
Sam's Club
Houston, TX
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Spearheaded operations for 11 Sam's Clubs with responsibility for over 2,000 associates and $1.1B in sales.
- Improved market performance by utilizing Member feedback, Associate engagement and internal scorecards to develop and implement improvement plans.
- Achieved budgets while ensuring both Member and Associate satisfaction were met.
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development at all levels of the organization.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
Sr Manager - Planning and Integration
Sam's Club
Bentonville, AR
05.2012 - 06.2015
- Orchestrated all aspects of New, Relocation and Expansion projects. 39 new clubs and 14 relocations.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Instituted pre-opening budgets for all projects.
- Developed working timeline for all projects, allowing all teams to see progress in real time and have accountability with individuals.
- Streamlined processes to ensure a better experience for operations leaders.
Club Manager
Sam's Club
Bentonville , AR
02.2003 - 05.2012
- Lead operator for several diverse, complex and operationally challenged Sam's Clubs in IA, IL, MD and NC.
- Customized visits with small business members to increase quality of products and profits for their business, while increasing sales.
- Countless associates lives impacted through promotion at all levels.
- Selected to Club Manager Council and recognized as Club of the Year in Region D.
- Continue to mentor several Club Managers as part of an ongoing development circle.
Education
Biology
Ashland University
Ashland, OHSkills
- Business Development
- Change Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Delivering Results
- Operational Management
- Performance Management
- Servant Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Development
Affiliations
- Volunteer Men's Group Leader - Fellowship Bible Church
- Volunteer Event Coordinator - Influencers Global Ministries
- Club Manager Council
- Club of the Year
- Associate of the Quarter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP Transformation
Acosta Group
03.2023 - Current
SVP - Sam's Club
Acosta Group
07.2021 - 02.2023
VP of Operations - Walmart
Acosta Group
07.2017 - 07.2021
Sr Mgr - Operations Transformation
Sam's Club
07.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Director
Sam's Club
06.2015 - 06.2016
Sr Manager - Planning and Integration
Sam's Club
05.2012 - 06.2015
Club Manager
Sam's Club
02.2003 - 05.2012
Biology
Ashland University
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