Cheval Wilson

Transitioning Business Leader

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Summary

A motivated, personable human resources and talent acquisition professional with extensive experience in

customer service, sales, marketing and building vendor/stakeholder relationships, project management,

developing, delivering and facilitating training doctrine, presentation creation and facilitation, business analytics

interpretation, inventory management, cash handling and reconciliation, and expertise in recruiting,

interviewing, hiring-differentiating people as "top talent" to get them the career they love, training, coaching,

mentoring, developing and supervising staff. A flexible and versatile team leader, able to communicate

effectively at all levels and accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential information and records with

discretion.

Experience

Transitioning Business Leader that has a Passion for People and the Bottom-Line at Pursuing Next

Great Opportunity

February 2014 - Present (1 month)

Ethics First Team Leader Skilled Negotiator Tech Savvy Strategist – Ideas into Execution Unparalleled

Trainer, Coach and Mentor Talent Acquisition of Top Talent - The Right Person, in the Right Place

Succession Planner for Tomorrow, Today

District Manager at Sam's Mart Inc.

November 2012 - January 2014 (1 year 3 months)

Essential duties:

• Build rapport with Site Managers and employees through weekly site visits and discussion of the operation.

• Lead and assist the Site Managers in goal setting, coaching, business processes, employee management and

problem resolution

• Coach the Site Managers on store inspections, CVP requirements, reporting, expense control, employee

management including recruitment, budget variance, inventory control, organization, image and customer

service

• Instruct the Site Managers on practical application of accounting systems, review accounting records and

having the ability to trail inventory and monetary transactions.

• Assist the Site Managers in understanding the total site operations including training and troubleshooting all

site equipment, personnel training, safety and site electronic system

• Perform periodic reviews of relevant competition pricing (in-store and fuel) and promotions for all locations

and communicate this information to senior management

• Recommend changes to any and all administrative/operational processes including but not limited to all

forms of reporting, problem resolution and compensation systems in an effort to increase productivity and

accountability

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• Resolve daily issues with vendors (delivery schedule/order problems/promotions/emergencies/etc

• Assess and communicate Site Manager and employee performance on an on- going basis to the Atlanta Area

Manager. Maintain consistent performance evaluation metrics and recommend new metrics as circumstance

dictate.

• Gain a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures and communicate such to Site Managers to

ensure that they have a thorough understanding. Recommend changes as appropriate.

• Implement labor budgets and review payroll reporting to insure compliance.

• Act as liaison between site operations and all various corporate office departments. (Accounting, Human

Resources, Environmental, Marketing, Maintenance, etc.)

Executive Trainer, Supervisor Transformation Project (STP) at RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.

September 2011 - October 2012 (1 year 2 months)

• Developed and implemented STP, a comprehensive business professional training course integrating

Business Acumen, Elements of Leadership and Professional Development for all RaceTrac Executives, State

Regional Leadership and Store Support Personnel.

• Built course objectives, content, developed presentations and participant materials.

• Operated consistently 25% below allocated budget.

• Lectured, facilitated and performed practical exercises in leadership, communications, resource

management, training management and professional skills including introduction to leadership, principles of

leadership, human behavior, character of leaders, ethics, problem solving, leadership styles, principles of

motivation, counseling and responsibility of authority.

6 recommendations available upon request

Recruiter & Engagement Specialist at RaceTrac Petroleum

August 2010 - December 2011 (1 year 5 months)

• Ability to function as part of a team

• High work capacity, results orientation, and strong sense of urgency

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Expertise in managing the recruitment lifecycle with strong skills in relationship building, critical thinking

and verbal/written communications

• Strong computer skills including MS Office products - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. Ability

to learn and utilize HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

5 recommendations available upon request

Store Manager, Various Locations in Greater Atlanta, GA at RaceTrac Petroleum

March 2006 - July 2010 (4 years 5 months)

• Created and implemented “3 in the Mirror” a system of effectively developing team members and utilizing

succession planning.

• Effectively managed controllables, labor, shrink and waste by ensuring processes were performed to

standard, using business analytic reports, weekly audits and reconciliations

• Conducted weekly one on ones with store management team to ensure comprehensive communication

regarding store and business conditions.

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• Trained team members to consistently provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service.

• Received vendor deliveries took advantage of opportunities to enhance and build vendor relationships.

Supervisor of Training at Dept. of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration

September 2002 - December 2005 (3 years 4 months)

• Ensured that TSA employment policies, procedures, and practices are effectively administered.

• Communicated and reinforced all policies and programs in many areas of responsibility, including training.

• Ensured appropriate and efficient use of equipment.

• Made recommendations as coach, facilitator, and negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in

consensus building activities among team members.

• Trained and monitored team members.

• Represented the team in communications with the Transportation Security Manager for the purpose of

obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware/software, etc).

Volunteer Experience

Youth Sunday School at Trinity Chapel

February 2013 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Very gratifying knowing that I am making a difference and adding value to the lives of young men through

our Church.

Bus/Van Driver for children with disabilities at YoungLife

2002 - Present (12 years)

Very gratifying time spent transporting children with disabilities to and from weekly YoungLife events.

Courses

District Manager

Sam's Mart Inc.

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, Class#1329636

Expires: 11/06/2018

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)

German (Full professional proficiency)

Slavic languages (Limited working proficiency)

Korean (Limited working proficiency)

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Skills & Expertise

Presenter (Advanced, 15 years experience)

Motivational Interviewing (Advanced, 6 years experience)

Team Leadership (Advanced, 15 years experience)

Leadership Development (Advanced, 15 years experience)

Discipleship (Advanced, 16 years experience)

Energy (Expert, 20+ years experience)

Employee Engagement (Advanced, 15 years experience)

Stakeholder Engagement (Advanced, 8 years experience)

Community Engagement (Advanced, 16 years experience)

Public Speaking (Expert, 16 years experience)

Speaking Engagements (Advanced, 12 years experience)

Conference Presentations (Advanced, 16 years experience)

Conference Speaking (Advanced, 16 years experience)

Retail (Advanced, 7 years experience)

Employee Relations

Recruiting

Talent Management

Talent Acquisition

Customer Service

PowerPoint

Positivity

Curriculum Design

Conflict Resolution

Confidentiality

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Thought Leadership

Strategic Leadership

Direct Response

AAR

Encouragement

Strategic Influence

Military

Microsoft Office

Team Building

Change Management

Performance Management

Training

Staff Development

Time Management

Program Management

HRIS

Interviews

Marketing

Coaching

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Hiring

Human Resources

Employee Training

Strategy

Applicant Tracking Systems

Leadership

Education

Sam's Mart University Leadership, Management & Operations Course

Business Administration, Management and Operations, 2013 - 2013

Activities and Societies: ToastMasters

Honors and Awards

3 time Sam's Mart Leadership Excellence Bonus Recipient, 2013

2 time RaceTrac Petroleum "Spot Bonus" Recipient, 2009 and 2011

U.S. Presidents Bronze Award for Training and Curriculum, 2002

Interests

Family Time, Sports, Reading and Chess

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Cheval Wilson

Transitioning Business Leader

accqzp@r.postjobfree.com

11 people have recommended Cheval

"Cheval is a detailed oriented professional that has phenomenal insight on organizational training and

recruiting some of the best top talent in his industry. Cheval has developed and trained on all levels of his

organization starting on the front lines and elevating himself through the ranks to become the great leader he

is today. This speaks of his determination to succeed and his dedication for the success of others."

Arvid Caldwell, Assistant Store Manager, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked indirectly for Cheval at

RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.

"“Participating in STP with Cheval was a great learning practice. I was able to experience and learn from his

expertise in influential speech and his extraordinary style to reinforce/develop leadership qualities within the

team. I am immensely impressed with his mentoring abilities. He has phenomenal skills to engage all level of

leadership through his ability to understand diverse personalities. Working with Cheval was an enlightening

experience!”"

Hassan Choudhry, Operations Supervisor, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked with Cheval at RaceTrac

Petroleum Inc.

"Although I haven’t worked (professionally) with Cheval or supervised his work, I have heard him describe

his dedication to and expectation of excellence in the work arena. As much as anyone I’ve known, Cheval is

an model of intentional living. From his work to his family, faith and friends, he has a strong, positive impact

without being pushy or manipulative. He draws on a wealth of life experiences, some of the most difficult a

man can face. And rather than being jaded or skeptical, Cheval displays a positive attitude combined with

depth and strength of character. He is a rare individual and I heartily endorse him."

David Robinson, WebCT Admin, Instructional Technologist, Georgia Perimeter College, was with

another company when working with Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.

"Through participating in the STP program with Cheval, I was able to personally witness his dedication,

breadth of subject matter knowledge, and passion for leadership development. He was able to skillfully

prepare, present and reinforce concepts ranging from leadership skills to retail and convenience store business

acumen. I was consistently impressed by his adeptness in engaging his audience, including all levels of

leadership within RaceTrac. Cheval is an impactful presenter and made great strides to mentor and better his

teammates whenever possible. I truly enjoyed working with Cheval, and have personally seen significant

benefits from his efforts."

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Carly Rothman, Associate Manager, Talent Management, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked directly with

Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.

"I had such a wonderful experience working with Cheval not only as a teammate but also as a student. He

truly has a passion to educate people on the importance of personal growth within a company. Furthermore,

he is a great team player and a influential speaker who can capture the hearts and minds of many through

words."

La'Kesha M. Hughes, Recruitment and Engagement Specialist--GA Region, RaceTrac

Petroleum, worked directly with Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.

"It has been a pleasure working with Cheval over the past several years. When I first met Cheval, he was my

direct manager for a short period of time and right from the start I was able to witness his key strengths

namely his leadership abilities and commitment to excellence. Cheval also is an excellent facilitator and

knows how to effectively prepare and present information in a way that positively impacts all members in an

audience and drives learning and organizational change."

Christopher Ciraky, Senior Analyst, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked with Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum

Inc.

"Cheval Wilson has some of the best platform skills I have ever seen. As a facilitator, he: - is dynamic,

energetic and passionate - personally connects with his audience - challenges the participants to grow and

develop - puts a unique spin on the material that really engages his audience - is personally committed to

company success - is personally committed to each individual's growth I worked closely with Cheval for

about one year on an intensive one year leadership development program that included thirty six seperate

two-day events and incorporated: - Leadership Development - Professional Development - Business Acumen

- Business Unit Exposure The program has been extremely impactful to the organization, due, in large part to

the contributions of Cheval. He was an integral part of the content development as well as the primary

facilitator and face of the program."

Michelle (Evans) Ernst, Accelerated Development Program Manager, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked

directly with Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum

"Cheval's communication skills are superb. His ability to motiviate and inspire people make him a fantastic

choice for teaching/learning situations. His presentation of material to the team is excellent and impactful. His

level of respect exhibited when interacting with others has enabled him to build solid relations at the store

level, regional level, and the SSC. I truly enjoy working with him!"

Mark Thomas, Recruiting and Support Supervisor, RaceTrac Petroleum, was a consultant or contractor

to Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum

"Chevalier is one of the most talented people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He exhibits both

personal and professional standards of conduct that encourage others to be the best they can be. Regardless of

the role or position he is in, Chevalier gains the respect of those around him. He would be an invaluable asset

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to any organization."

Angela Hudgins, MAHR, SPHR, Regional Human Resources Manager, RaceTrac Petroleum, managed

Cheval indirectly at RaceTrac Petroleum

"As a friend and collegue,I have had the pleasure of both managing and working with Chevailer and he brings

so much innovation to all that he does. Cheval has been a proven leader in all roles he has held. He is a

consummate professional and works across all networks to achieve results. He continues to be a driving

forces with thin his regional market and stops at nothing to advocate for the people he serves. I would highly

recommend Cheval for any role that utilizes his people and management skills to strengthen and enhance any

organization."

Booker T. Washington, PHR, Recruitment and Engagment Specialist, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked

directly with Cheval at RaceTrac Petroleum

"To whom it may concern: I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Chevalier while at RaceTrac

Petroleum, and I can assert that he is most definitely a FIVE STAR team member. I have worked in human

resources for over ten years, and Chevalier would most certainly be on my "dream team" of HR professionals.

Most recently, I was privileged to have observed and supported him in a series of workshops, and I can also

assert that Chevalier is a master presenter as well. His workshops are extremely motivating, inspiring and

passionate. Chevalier is one of the best orators in the business. But also, he is a stand up guy that embodies

intelligence, intensity, and integrity, and make a positive impact on whatever team he is on."

Saverio Coletta, Field Development Specialist, RaceTrac Petroleum, worked with Cheval at RaceTrac

Petroleum

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