Darryl Bowles

Indianapolis, IN

currently: Here to network

Work history

Wal-Mart Stores March 2007 to the present
Regional Talent Specialist

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Wal-Mart Stores November 2005 to March 2007
Co-Manager

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How would you describe your time at Wal-Mart Stores?

Responsible for Merchandising and General HR Knowledge.
* Answer Customer Complaints and inquires.
* Second in charge after the Store Manager..
* Managed and supervised a staff of 500 plus associates, also management staff
* Directed compliance of company's policies and procedures
* Reviewed operation reports to project sales, decrease markdowns, prevent shrinkage and increase profit.
* In charge of all direction, coordination, and evaluation of the store in absence of store manager.
* Responsible for total store presentation.
* Maintained and organized the store's stockrooms to ensure accurate inventory levels.
* Ensure that the unloading process is done efficiently.
* Accountable for total store advertising.
* Hired, coached, scheduled and conducted performance evaluations.
* Managing a store with net sale of $97,000,000.
* Responsible for constructing budgets for areas of responsibility
* Responsible for yearly inventory management... read more
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Wal-Mart Stores March 2005 to November 2005
Divisional Recruiter

How would you describe your time at Wal-Mart Stores?

* Responsible for Wal-mart Stores, Inc. external management talent for the Southern Region of the United States.
* Coordinate on-campus recruiting at College and Universities, Diversity Job Fairs within area of responsibility.
* Negotiated event pricing and location
* Build and maintained a strong relationship with college faculty and administrators at schools.
* Responsible for appointment of Vice Presidents to Career Boards
* Work with operations on staffing for field management.
* Participate in career faculty meetings, class presentations and interview process.
* Responsible for developing and implementing recruitment marketing strategies and promotional initiatives.
* Traveled with Vice Presidents to field to ensure store compliance.
* Helped develop diversity initiatives for area or responsibil... read more
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Wal-Mart Stores April 2003 to March 2005
Operations Manager

How would you describe your time at Wal-Mart Stores?

* Responsible for Merchandising and General HR Knowledge.
* Answer Customer Complaints and inquires.
* Managed and supervised a staff of 450plus associates.
* Directed compliance of company's policies and procedures
* Reviewed operation reports to project sales, decrease markdowns, prevent shrinkage and increase profit.
* Maintained and organized the store's stockrooms to ensure accurate inventory levels.
* Ensure that the unloading process is done efficiently.
* Hired, coached, scheduled and conducted performance evaluations for hourly associates.
* Managing a store with net sale of $102,000,000.
* Responsible for constructing budgets for areas of responsibility... read more
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General Motors January 2003 to May 2003
Marketing Research Intern

How would you describe your time at General Motors?

* Responsible for collecting market research of consumer views of General Motor's Vehicles
* Assisted in the process of planning events to increase sales and consumer knowledge of GM Products
* Assisted in composing a pre-and post survey to collect data of consumer buyer behavior.
* Helped tabulate statistical data on consumer buyer behavior
* Tabulated statistical data on consumer opinions of promotional event for the Pontiac Grand AM and Pontiac... read more
Wal-Mart Stores June 2002 to April 2003
Operations Intern

How would you describe your time at Wal-Mart Stores?

Implemented company policies and procedures.
* Learned about financial goals of the facility and the company by monitoring and studying financial performance.
* Learned how to ensure in-stock and appropriate inventory levels within assigned areas by studying all merchandise systems, equipment, reports, programs, procedures.
* Learned how to support and encourage the Open Door Policy by participating in a positive, productive, and engaging environment for associates.... read more
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Education

indiana wesleyan university January 2006 to the present
Masters of Business Administration with a Specialization in Management
Alabama A & M University August 1999 to May 2003
Bachelors of Science in Marketing

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