Corey Cook

Executive Team Leader - United States Army, Iowa National Guard

Norwalk, IA

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Executive Team Leader

Target - West Des Moines, IA - July 2012 to Present

Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and terminating team members and team leaders for multiple

positions throughout the store.

• Established rapport with local law enforcement and neighboring retailers to communicate

theft tactics and prevention practices.

• Drove a safe and secure atmosphere focused on prevention by ensuring all store leadership

followed Target Best Practices and Procedures.

• Managed day to day operations as Leader on Duty, responsible for a $59,000,000/year

store.

• Mentored, developed, coached, and counseled subordinate leaders and team members about expectations,

standards, attendance, and performance.

• Responsible for maintaining accountability of payroll, recognition, and public donations

accounts.

• Prevented, reported, stopped, and investigated internal and external theft incidents using

cameras, gathering tips, store reports, and Target Intelligence System that lead to terminations, merchandise

recoveries, theft deterrence, and apprehensions.

• Lead and influenced a shortage-awareness culture by identifying and explaining how

operational procedures impact gross margin and utilized reports and tools to recognize and prioritize

profitability concerns.

Executive Officer

United States Army, Iowa National Guard - Ottumwa, IA - July 2003 to Present

Assigned unit Liaison Officer responsible for retrograding more than $45,000,000 worth of rolling and non-

rolling stock, coordinating logistics between 3 bases spread out over 60

kilometers in Afghanistan between multiple units, and accounting for personnel traveling throughout

Afghanistan and to/from the United States.

• Obtained government Secret Clearance.

• Promoted to Platoon Leader responsible for planning training, logistics, mentoring, and ensuring soldier

readiness for approximately 30 soldiers.

• Chosen to lead an inexperienced group of 31 Soldiers from multiple Army Units to support

counties in Western Iowa with Missouri River flooding, summer of 2011.

• Designated Unit Operations Officer. Planned logistics for approximately 87 Soldiers and assisted Unit CEO

in leading and planning Engineer Training; Second in Command of unit.

• Promoted to Battalion Intelligence Officer. Advised CEO in charge of 500+ Soldiers on 50+ Engineer Missions

and Operations.

• Assigned Instructor for Recruit Sustainment Program. Trained 200+ newly recruited

candidates to become professional Soldiers in the United States Army.

• Selected for Battalion Administrative Specialist. Assisted in Human Resources, mail,

promotions, and pay operations for approximately 650 military personnel.

• Graduated United States Army Combat Engineer School. Supplied mobility, counter- mobility and survivability

in order to support combat forces during Operation Iraqi

Instructor, Coach

United States Army, Iowa National Guard - Coralville, IA - March 2010 to October 2011

Coached and Lead 1,000+ students in kickboxing and resistance bands exercises.

• Managed daily gym operations and offered nutritional advice to members.

• Provided physical fitness and recovery guidance to clients while encouraging motivation to continue progress

throughout program.

U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps

United States Army, Iowa National Guard - October 2007 to May 2011

Elected Battalion Social Event Coordinator

United States Army, Iowa National Guard - October 2007 to May 2011

Arranged Annual Banquet for 200+ people.

• Appointed Company Executive Officer. Planned and executed logistic operations for 200+

junior officers in training in order to support semi-annual combat training evaluation.

• Voted number 4 out of a group of 66 in terms of Army Leadership ability and potential by peers.

Audio Visual Technician

United States Army, Iowa National Guard - Coralville, IA - July 2006 to January 2009

Began as Lead Banquet Aide, promoted to Banquet Bartender, final position held was

Audio Visual Technician.

• Set-up and operated audio visual equipment for banquets and meetings for groups as large as 2000+ people.

• Set-up banquet rooms for small and large events.

• Established and maintained relations with group contacts and suggested additional

equipment for events.

• Associate of the Month: August 2007 by exemplifying company's core values and culture.

EDUCATION

B.A. in Interdepartmental Studies - Business Management

The University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

2006 to 2011

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