Chris Bergsten

About Chris Bergsten

As a versatile, hands-on Operations Executive, I have a proven track record of action-based servant leadership and a deep understanding of retail business operations. My focus is on translating, aligning, and integrating current market trends into business operations to drive future growth while ensuring customer needs are always prioritized. I’m passionate about fostering open dialogue and collaboration across teams, leveraging resources to implement best practices and streamline workflows that improve both efficiency and customer experience. With a strong passion for both business and people, I’m committed to empowering teams through accountability, teamwork, and a continuous improvement mindset. I actively partner with organizational leaders to identify and cultivate talent, ensuring that both present and future leaders are well-prepared to contribute to business success. By focusing on building business acumen and fostering an environment where training, development, and shared accomplishments are key, I’m able to motivate individuals and teams to achieve personal and organizational goals. I embrace a \"people-first\" approach to leadership, which not only drives business outcomes but also creates a culture of support, growth, and excellence. My goal is to inspire and guide individuals to reach their full potential while aligning their efforts with overall business objectives to create lasting success.

Experience

1. District Manager

   Family Dollar

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Responsible for maximizing company profits and sales. Coordinate and evaluate the merchandising, operational, and expense control programs for 20 Family Dollar locations. Leadership focuses on hiring, training, and motivating the team in a very fast-paced, challenging and compelling environment.• Exceeding operational goals as related to sales, profitability and expenses through implementation of established programs and processes• People Management - Sourcing, Recruiting, Selecting and developing diverse talent for the district• Managing operational budgets from top to bottom• Developing and implementing short- and long-term goals• Participating in future and current projects as needed• Demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills with all levels of management• Abilities with Human Resource and Asset Protection issues

Education

• Rasmussen College

  Bachelor's degree

• Concordia University-St. Paul

  Master's degree