Zechiel Gilbert
Greenville,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at Sam’s Club, I excel in operations and project management, blending innovation with strategic planning to drive success. My leadership fosters cross-functional teamwork and staff development, achieving significant process improvements and efficient project execution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Market Real Estate Execution Manager
Sam’s Club
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw maintenance operations across various clubs in market.
- Collaborated with Market and Club teams to pinpoint potential opportunities.
- Direct concerns to appropriate channels for faster resolution.
- Pinpointed issues for capital expense classification.
- Found process improvement opportunities and coordinated with relevant teams to develop solutions.
- Worked closely with vendors and subcontractors to manage expectations around deliverables and deadlines.
Project and Construction Manager
Sam’s Club
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Developed detailed phasing plans to ensure efficient project workflow.
- Collaborated with General Contractors to maintain project timelines and financial plans.
- Resolved emerging challenges through efficient troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with Program Manager to test Microsoft Teams functionality for Sam’s Club Field Execution.
- Proposed and established RPOC role utilized by Sam's Club Field Execution Team over a span of 3 years.
- Developed Weekly CHESCA Audit for Sam’s Club Field Execution.
- Collaborated with Shain Scott's team to support Bold and Blue Initiative.
- Collaborated with Gary Breiling on pre-construction documents.
- Collaborated with Gary Breiling to design a versatile Punch List template tailored for various project types.
- Collaborated with SOP team to create procedural guidelines for Sam’s Club Field Execution Team.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
Lead Field Assistant Manager
Walmart Stores Inc
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Supported creation of project store phasing plans.
- Coordinated and executed project store initiatives within established timeframes.
- Executed installation of various systems and fixtures across project stores.
- Facilitated and contributed to the development of R.E.D.I program.
- Guided and mentored SWAT team members to enhance their performance.
- Managed and evaluated large-scale SWAT team activities within the Chicago region.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or other personnel regarding job specifications or procedures.
- Collaborated closely with internal team members as well as external partners and vendors in order to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provided guidance on technical issues related to the scope of work in order to maintain project schedule deadlines.
Correction Officer I
Missouri Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Monitored and executed protocols to securely detain offenders.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted thorough investigations into violations.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Travel Center Manager
Pilot Travel Centers
11.2008 - 01.2013
- Facilitated hiring process for new Associates.
- Oversaw financial performance through effective P&L budget management.
- Conducted training sessions for new General Managers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Enforcing company policies related to employee conduct or personal hygiene standards.
- Monitoring gas prices to ensure they remain competitive in the market.
- Ensuring that all store areas are clean, safe, and properly stocked with necessary items.
- Managing financial transactions such as deposits, refunds, credits.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while resolving issues promptly.
- Scheduling maintenance services for pumps and other equipment as needed.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Stores Inc
12.2002 - 11.2008
- Supervised store associates, handling hiring processes, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures.
- Oversaw coaching and guidance of store employees to foster advancement in work operations.
- Assisted with preparation and completion of inventory tasks.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory, and daily activity management.
- Directed P&L budget oversight as TLE GM.
- Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Directed management of quotas in the non-conveyable section at Distribution Center.
- Oversaw execution and resolution of Purchase Order issues in Distribution Center.
Onsite Property Manager
Vintage Park Apartments
Escalon, CA
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Facilitated smooth relations between owners and tenants through proactive engagement.
- Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
- Developed and implemented effective leasing strategies to maximize occupancy rates.
- Solicited and analyzed bids for repairs, renovation and general maintenance.
- Coordinated with vendors for the procurement of services such as repairs, renovations, landscaping.
- Responded to tenant maintenance requests according to agreed conditions for building functionality.
- Advised owners on potential improvements or investments that could increase the value of their properties.
- Participated in industry conferences and events in order to stay abreast of new technologies related to property management practices.
- Prepared detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- Updated tenant and unit information to keep current in housing database.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies
Strayer University
Nashville, TN01.2011
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Nashville, TN01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Skilled in Autodesk Design Review
- Innovation management
- Train-the-Trainer Certification
- Content Development for Training
- Operations management
- Standards compliance
- Contract management
- Project planning
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Cross-functional team management
- Negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Critical Issue Resolution
- Staff management
- Policy implementation
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
- OSHA 10, 36-005718808, 11/01/15
- OSHA 30, 34-602202920, 11/01/22
- ServSafe Manager, 22563162, 11/01/22
- Work, Zechiel.Gilbert@Walmart.com
- Personal, Casper.2700@Gmail.com
Affiliations
- Woodworking
- Baking
- Cooking
- Golfing
- Fishing
- Bowling
- Shooting
Timeline
Market Real Estate Execution Manager
Sam’s Club
09.2023 - Current
Project and Construction Manager
Sam’s Club
04.2019 - 09.2023
Lead Field Assistant Manager
Walmart Stores Inc
03.2015 - 04.2019
Correction Officer I
Missouri Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2014
Travel Center Manager
Pilot Travel Centers
11.2008 - 01.2013
Onsite Property Manager
Vintage Park Apartments
07.2005 - 03.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart Stores Inc
12.2002 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Similar Profiles
Kendra Buford-CollinsKendra Buford-Collins
People Director, Marketing & Membership at Sam’s Club - Sam’s West Inc.People Director, Marketing & Membership at Sam’s Club - Sam’s West Inc.
Adrianna LempfertAdrianna Lempfert
Front End Associate & Baker at Sam’s ClubFront End Associate & Baker at Sam’s Club
Serina RoblesSerina Robles
Personal Shopper at Sam’s ClubPersonal Shopper at Sam’s Club