Sonny Deguzman

About Sonny Deguzman

Within the last 25 years, I have served as a Human Resources/Training & Development…

Experience

1. Executive Team Leader - Human Resources (HR)

   Target

   Oct 2025 — Present · Naperville, IL, US

   Lead and create a service culture that prioritizes the guest service experience-Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion-Drive total store sales, sales growth, and impact total store profitability-Plan, lead and follow-up on organizational and operational change-Anticipate and identify changes in unique store trendsand assess the competition-Champion a culture where teams love to work and guests love to shop-Build teams that are committed to continuous learning-Support the leadership team in ensuring equitable experiences, strengthening inclusion acumen, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging-Engage and educate store team on Target’s community initiatives-Build relationships that are important to the store’s community to address the most pressing local needs-Leverage gift card and volunteer accounts to enhance brand awareness and engage team in volunteerism-Take an active role in the development of leaders to be champions of a guest-centric culture-Lead an open-door culture where team members feel heard and issues are quickly resolved-Support leadership with creating schedules that fit both the guest and team members needs-Decrease fluctuations within team member schedules by developing a store staffing strategy-Leverage your expertise to guide all store leaders in hiring and onboarding talentDevelop a team of HR Experts and Team Leaders who serve the total store team-Effectively plan and manage all team operational and cyclical programs related to culture, pay and rewards and benefits-Develop and coach your team leaders to elevate the skills and expertise of the team-Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management-Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest-Always demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety and compliance-Address store needs (emergency, regulatory visits, etc.)All other duties based on business needs

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  BA, Speech (Organizational) Communications, Human Resource Management

  1992 — 1998

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Speech - Organizational Communications

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Arts in Education (MAED), Concentration in Adult Education and Training

  2013 — 2018

• University of Phoenix

  MBA/HRM, Human Resource Managment

  2001 — 2009

Skills

• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Social Networking
• Onboarding
• Powerpoint
• Career Counseling
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Retail
• Fundraising
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Training
• Public Speaking
• Personnel Management
• Event Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Strategy
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Human Resources
• Critical Thinking
• Operations Management
• Adult Education
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Hospitality
• Interviews
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Policy
• Resume Writing