BRIAN JOHNSON
FARGO, ND *****
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linkedin.com/in/brian-johnson-558153182
VICE PRESIDENT
SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING THE EXECUTIVE TEAM OVERSEEING THE ENTIRE STORE TEAM AND THE ULTIMATE PROFITABILITY OF THE STORE AND IMPACT ON THE COMPANY. OVERSAW DAILY SALES ACTIVITY, SPENT SIGNIFICANT TIME AND ENERGY ON DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING EXECUTIVE LEVEL COLLEAGUES THAT ACHIEVE AND BEAT STORE AND COMPANY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
EXPERIENCE
Macy’s, Fargo, ND February 2003 – February 2020
Vice President Store Manager, June 2015 – February 2020
Overall accountability of $16.2 million dollar location (In-store and Omni Channel) with seven executive reports and 95 associates.
Drove in-store and Omni Sales increases to #3 in Macys Inc. in 2018 and #24 in 2019.
Recruited, developed and promoted 6 Store Leaders, developing a cohesive leadership team in order to drive overall store reviews to High meets Expectations.
Drove total store colleague engagement to one of the top store’s in North Central
Region, resulting in low turnover which positively drove overall store metrics.
Macy’s, Edina, MN
Vice President Store Manager, August 2006 – May 2015
Accountability of a $65 million dollar location, with 19 executive reports, 390 associates, 4 leased businesses, and 3 restaurants.
Chosen as one of three Pilot stores to test and rollout our OMNI processes, helping to enhance and fine tune our Fulfillment processes for all stores and Macy’s as whole.
Recruited, trained and promoted 67 Executive leaders, including 8 Asst. Store Managers and 5 Vice President/Store Managers.
District MIC for Executive Development and Placement. Partnered with VP/Store Managers on their personal development, As well as their development of future leaders within their four walls.
Marshall Field’s, Fargo ND
Store Manager, February 2003 – August 2006
#1 Store Manager Evaluation in 2005 in Marshall Field’s Company.
Recruited, Developed and promoted 7 new Executives to successfully drive store metrics.
Chosen for Field’s Finest recognition, first and only ever Store Manager chosen in Company History.
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ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE
Kohl’s Department Stores May 1993 – February 2003
Store Manager, Fargo, ND, November 2000 – February 2003.
Overall accountability of a $24 million dollar location with 3 executives and 100 associates,
Regional Human Resource Manager, Milwaukee, WI, May 1997 – November 2000
Responsible for executive recruitment, training and development in Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Northern Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Responsible for executive staffing in new markets as Regional Human Resources Manager when Kohl’s entered the Denver, Dallas, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York (including Long Island) markets.
Store Manager, Duluth, MN, November 1995 – May 1997.
Overall accountability of $22 million dollar location, with 3 executives and 95 associates.
Assistant Store Manager, St. Cloud, MN, Blaine, MN; and Bloomington, MN.
May 1993 – November 1995
Held positions of ASM Apparel/Accessories, ASM Personnel/Operations, and ASM Personnel/Operations of Grand Opening the Bloomington, MN, location.
JC Penney Company January 1990 – May 1993
Minot, ND
Senior Merchandise Manager, April 1992 – May 1993
Merchandise Manager, January 1990 – March 1992
Manager and buyer of a $10 million location. Was appointed to the Chicago North Central Buying Committee for Home Accessories and Textiles.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND