TONY D. BOYD
Springfield, MO ***** 847-***-**** ****.********@*****.*** www. linkdin.com/in/tonyboyd1
SUMMARY AND SKILLS
Director, Distributor Relationship Management-West “Candidat”
Accomplished and highly knowledgeable Senior-Level Director of Business and Operations. Credited with 25+ years of dedication, progressive tenure and retirement with Walmart Inc., multinational retail corporation
Expertise encompasses overseeing multi-state store units’ business and operations, with revenues of how much $420M, with 2,200 employees
Foster business and operational excellence across districts and regions, while influencing customer-centricity, employee engagement, and revenue streams
Implement store and field communications and educational initiatives inspiring and engaging Managers to deliver exceptional operations and standards
Conceives, plans, and facilitates the end-to-end development and rollout of strategic initiatives to grow sales and profitability
Lead cross-functional teams to align business priorities and continuous process improvements to increase stores productivity
In-depth business acumen includes forecasting, documentation, reporting, tracking, shrink, profit, and loss
Awarded Sam Walton Hero Award Recipient for supporting Diversity & Inclusion and Leadership
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership & Development
Project Management
Coaching, Mentoring, & Training
Service Levels
Project Oversight
Risk Management
Binding
Excellent Communication
Passionate
Management
Business
Management
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Quality Assurance
Cross Functional Collaboration
Business Acumen
Process Improvements
Business Solutions
Legislation
Committed
Leadership Skills
Leadership
Marketing Strategy
Inventory Management
Leadership
Research & Analyses
Financial Acumen
Stakeholder Engagement
Strong Interpersonal Skills
International Travel
EMC
Business Plans
Innovation
Client Services
Business Strategy
Marketing
Store Management
Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WALMART INC., Bentonville, AR
District Manager (Sr. Director II), Kansas City/St. Louis
Mar 2021 – October 2022
Manage annual volume of $416M, 13 independent locations, 13 direct reports, and 2,200 associates relating to Walmart Neighborhood Markets
Influence the market position and grow the business through implementing strategy and company directives, taking care of customers, achieving daily operations set by home office
Provide clear direction for assigned market through aligning operational and store standards, training, and mentoring
Utilize customer insights/analysis to anticipate future need and makes changes
Applies and merchant mindset with a deep understanding of digital trends, technologies, online grocery ordering, hand-held devices, app price changes, marketing updates and changes
Advocate an environment encouraging innovative thinking, mentoring, and coaching teams, supporting store managers and adapting to new technologies
District Manager Complex--Alabaman/Georgia/Tennessee
May 2015 - Mar 2021
Led strategic direction of all facility operations for 15 locations as it relates to talent development, customer experience, compliance, financial performance, and market analysis
Maintained annual volume of $380M, drives overall financial performance of marketing by preparing, analyzing, and reconciling financial reports; manages capital and expense budgets
Developed multiple levels of talent within market of 2K+ associates and 15 direct reports, promotes opportunities to attract and retain high performing diverse workforce; directed workforce and provides training to store management
Took underperforming market to best-in-class for the region, division, and company
Store Manager, Springfield, MO
Apr 2013 - May 2015
Delivered overall management and supervision of store operations to drive and maintain $109M Supercenter: championed underperforming store to meet monthly sales and profit goals
Managed all areas of customer service, merchandising, compliance, inventory, financial performance, workforce training, budget management and community outreach programs
Exceeded annual sales plan by 12% in 9 months and profits by 8% for fiscal year
Established new procedures to increase productivity of workforce; directed 508 employees
Influenced improved performance of workforce, evaluated performance of personnel, provided recognition, and administered training as necessary; ensured diversity awareness
Controlled expenses to ensure sales and profits are achieved, created budgets, analyzed economic trends, and corrected any deficiencies in financial performance
Organized and participated in community outreach programs, led associates and managers in establishing and maintaining relationships with key members of community
Previous Career Overview
Store Manager, Branson, MO Jul 2010 – Apr 2013
Store Manager, Streamwood, IL Sep 2008-Jul 2010
Store Manager, Aurora, IL Oct 2006 - Sep 2008
Regional Field Trainer, Bentonville, AR Feb 2004 - Oct 2006
Store Manager, Lake Geneva, WI Mar 2002 - Feb 2004
Store Manager, Mount Prospect, IL Apr 2000 - Mar 2002
Store Manager, Milwaukee, WI Dec 1999 - Apr 2000
EDUCATION
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Bachelor Of Science, Business Management