Joel McKee

About Joel McKee

Accomplished Senior Management Professional with a robust, 18-year career history at the largest, multinational retailer and employer in the world. Demonstrated leadership talents, rising through the ranks from humble beginnings to become a key business player, directly impacting the success of policies and programs for multiple stores across the nation. Proven ability to align revenue growth, community needs, and market demand to create a sustainable retail ecosystem benefiting both socioeconomic development and profitability. Excel at stewarding all business functions, including operations management, merchandising/store layout, inventory planning and control, and staff engagement. Acute business acumen with a strong ability to analyze existing processes and enhance workflows/procedures to overcome operational challenges and deliver the highest caliber in customer service.

Experience

1. Store Manager

   Walmart

   Jan 2002 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US

   Joined Walmart as an hourly associate, and quickly moved through the ranks to hold multiple positions as a cashier, department manager, customer services manager, inventory control, assistant manager, and co-manager. Currently assume ownership of daily operations, including supervising over 450+ salaried/associate staff, executing the company’s strategic vision, and implementing winning sales and service procedures. Optimize the store layout to foster and enhance a client-focused experience at all touch-points. Drive revenue growth for over 140K products across multiple retail departments through effective merchandise presentation, accurate/competitive pricing, and effective product offerings to meet market demand. Assess economic trends and analyze sales performance to prepare budgets and forecasts, realizing over $25MM in revenue growth in just three years.Network with community leaders and influencers to establish/maintain relationships with key external organizations and champion company-sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts. Work closely with the HR manager to execute administrative and human capital functions, including talent acquisition and development, tracking labor hours and processing payroll, and administering insurance/benefits for all staff levels. Monitor asset protection and safety controls, maintain quality assurance standards, and conduct operations reviews. Deliver critical leadership to the management team, advising on expense/cost control, and recommending corrective actions to address deficiencies in store performance.

Education

• Gadsden State Community College

  Associate’s of Marketing Management