Mark Abbott
**** **** ** ***** **., Denver, NC **037
*******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Several years experience as an accomplished manager in a fast pace
results oriented industry. A respected leader who recognizes the
strength in others, develops teams to meet their potential, and
focuses on customer service. A self starter who has shown progression
throughout career and managed many high profile projects.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Target Corporation, Facility Operations Manager, Newton, NC 10/08
- 5/10
. Sr. Leader for start-up of new highly automated 1.6 million square
foot distribution center, which includes over 8 miles of conveyors,
5 automated receiving lines, 120 door sorter system, automated
battery system, and Automated Storage and Retrieval System .
. Lead 5 shift supervisors and a system engineer whose responsibility
is to lead their teams to drive distribution services to 61 Target
Stores in NC, TN, and VA.
. Oversaw final stages of construction, facility set up, and
recruitment and hiring of highly technical maintenance technicians.
. Accountable to $3.7 million budget to include maintenance of
conveyance systems, 140 pieces of rolling stock, contracted
services, environmental compliance and payroll.
Target Corporation, Facility Operations Manager, Lacey, WA 3/06-
10/08
. Sr. Leader at 2 million square foot Import Warehouse with
responsibility in leading cohesive teams to drive a strong customer
service and professional development environment.
. Oversaw construction of new $9 million sorter technology,
coordinated advance training for maintenance team, and drove
implementation of new automation in existing facility.
. Led 4 shift supervisors and one system engineer whose responsibility
was to lead their teams while providing distribution services to 27
Regional Distribution Centers
Target Corporation, Group Facilities Area Manager, Houston, TX 9/03-
3/06
. Managed multi-market region which included Houston, San Antonio,
Austin, and Louisiana.
. Responsible for capital expenditure projects, contracted services,
and day-to-day facility maintenance for 77 Target and 28 Mervyn's
retail stores.
. Accountable to $18 million budget.
. Drove strong partnerships between stores, HQ, vendors
. Led 8 District Facility Managers. Driving professional development
and managing talent.
. Led team through disaster recovery efforts following 2005 hurricane
season in TX and LA.
Target Corporation, District Facility Manager, Seattle, WA 6/01-
9/03
. Responsible for day-to day and preventative maintenance of 11 Target
and 6 Mervyn's retail stores.
. Accountable to $2.5 million maintenance and repair budget.
. Managed 14 Facility Technicians, upgraded 4 positions through talent
management.
TAG Aviation, Line Technician Manager, Seattle, WA 6/96-6/01
. Managed a 40,000 gallon aviation fueling system
. Hired and trained personnel in the line department.
. Coordinated schedules in regards to aircraft movement and
maintenance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts
Washington State University
Sport Management - 1989