Gary M.

Black
615 Brent Street
Pocatello, ID. 83201
Phone: (208) 406-9150
Email: gbc3b254@westpost.net

SUMMARY
Over 19 years of management experience with the largest retail company in the wo
rld. Retail experience was preceded by seven years as an officer in the United
States Marine Corps, serving in the United States and overseas. Excels at projec
t management and utilizes aroot cause analysisa to effect positive, specific and
measurable change. Proven ability to improve sales and profit, reduce shrinkag
e, improve customer service scores, increase associate engagement and advanced s
afety standards. Actively engaged as a acorporate citizena making significant
contributions in far reaching community activities.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management
Military Leadership (United States Marine Corps)
Financial Management (Budgeting, Forecasting)
Scheduling and Expense controls
Retail Operations
Personnel Management (400+ associates)
Public Relations and Community Leadership
Performance Management
Ensures Execution / Achieves Consistent Results
Loss Prevention, Risk Control
Enhances Total Customer Experience
Inventory Control / Shrinkage Prevention
Associate Engagement
Judgment, Makes Informed Decisions
Training and Mentoring
Leads Inventory Flow Process
Hazardous Material Training
Achieves and Maintains High Standards
Organizational / Planning Skills
Manages and Leverages Talent

EDUCATION AND MILITARY SERVICE

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University 1980-1984
United States Marine Corps, Captain/Infantry Officer 1984-1991

QUALIFICATIONS
Achieves high standards which are consistent and reliable. Results-oriented. E
xcellent in the areas of Logistics, processes and routines. Excellent organizat
ional and planning skills, ability to work in a high operational tempo while sti
ll ensuring attention to detail and accountability. Extensive background with p
ersonnel, training, safety, compliance and risk control. Very well-versed in cu
stomer service. Strong financial analytics in budgeting, forecasting and wage c
ontrols. A very good communicator with solid team building and people skills.

EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE

Store Manager, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Chubbuck, Idaho 1995 - Present
Fifteen years of consistently improved sales and profit as a Store Manager
Responsible for aTotal Boxa operations for over $100 million Wal-Mart Supercente
r annually
Ran the highest volume sales and profit store in a market of 11 stores in Southe
ast Idaho and Northern Utah
Supervised a diverse team of 400 - 500 hourly associates and 20 salaried manager
s
Managed wages to ensure appropriate leverage of sales per labor hour versus budg
eted plan
Consistently met or exceeded sales, profit and shrinkage goals
In stock of merchandise between 98 to 99%
Consistently maintained the most favorable associate engagement results in an 11
store market
Executed expansion to Supercenter, a remodel and various construction projects
Implemented numerous projects and roll outs of new initiatives
ServSafe Training and certification 2000 and 2005
Walton Food Institute Food Safety Training 2000, 2001 and 2002
Walton Institute of Retailing 1994 and Revised Course in 2002
Wal-Mart Personnel Associate Training 2005
Wal-Mart University Leadership Essentials Graduate 2007
Obtained and maintained an aAa rating / grade on the (IMS) Inventory Management
System
Achieved excellent results in quality assurance, safety and hazardous material
compliance
Excellent Customer Service, Merchandising, In stock, Store Standards, Personnel,
Safety and Training skills
Co-Manager, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Cheyenne, Wyoming 1994 - 1995
Manage the merchandise and operational portion of the highest sales volume and
profit store in market (Wyoming and Northern Colorado)
Developed and mentored associates for promotion and advancement within the compa
ny
Partnered with sister store within region with remodel project
Management Development Course, Wal-Mart 1994
Promoted in 13 months to Store Manager
Assistant Manager, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Scottsbluff , Nebraska 1991 - 1994
Supervised Apparel, Front-End, all Offices and Operations
Partnered in a athree walla expansion and remodel project
Managed Hardlines, Home Area, Entertainment and Consumable Areas
Wal-Mart Leadership Foundations Course 1993
Captain / Infantry Officer, United States Marine Corps 1984-1991
The Basic School (TBS) Officer and Infantry Officers Training in Quantico, Virgi
nia. Fleet Marine Force Atlantic from Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Western Paci
fic deployment and Mediterranean afloata. Platoon Commander, Company Executive O
fficer, Company Commander. Additional tour of duty of Recruit Training at Parris
Island, South Carolina, Series Commander, Company Commander, Training and Supp
ort Battalion officer.
Promoted to Company Commander as the youngest and most junior grade officer in t
he Second Marine Division
Tactics and Weapons Training
Amphibious Warfare School Nonresident Program completion 1988
Amphibious Training, Mountain Warfare Training, Desert Training
Landing Force Fire Support Coordination Training Qualified
Military Justice / Legal Training
Trained in Military Hazardous Material Handling
Recruit Training Officers Course 1988

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION

2009 - Keynote Speaker, Southeast Idaho Law Enforcement Banquet
2008 - Present Simplot Games, Board of Directors and volunteer
2003 - Present - Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2003 Cham
ber aMember of the Yeara
2007 - Awarded Wal-Martas Corporate aCommunity Involvement Store of the Yeara
2006 - Developed, coordinated and executed a aDiversity Eventa at Idaho State Un
iversity for the community and Wal-Mart region
2005 - Idaho State Journal aBusinessperson of the Yeara
2004 - 2005 - Pocatello Rotary, Club President
2003 - 2005 - Southeast Idaho Veterans Memorial, Chairman
1999 - 2000 - aRotarian of the year / Presidents Awarda
1998 - 2002 - Salvation Army, Chairman, Board of Directors and volunteer