Aaron Cooley-Themm is an experienced leader seeking a new opportunity. He has over 9 years of experience in retail management at Target, where he received multiple awards for his accomplishments in areas like human resources, asset protection, and business management. These accomplishments include lowering turnover by 34% and being recognized as the strongest leader in multiple stores. He also has experience in data entry and as a shift leader. Cooley-Themm holds a Bachelor's degree in Digital Art and is currently pursuing an MBA.

1. Aaron Cooley-Themm
616-516-0787
6550 Balsam Dr. Apt 102, Hudsonville, MI 49426
aaronthemm@gmail.com
Professional Profile I am an experienced leader that understands the importance of buildinggreat
relationshipsthrough strongcommunication skills,thoughtful planning,efficient
routines,and followup. I am also onethat understands the dynamics of the trade, the
problem-solving necessary for successful operations,and how to run a healthy,
financially sound,business.
 Payroll Management
 TalentManagement,
Assessment,and
Acquisition
 LeadershipDevelopment
 Strategizing
 BusinessOperational Management
 BudgetControl
 People PlanningandExecution
 Financial LeadershipandExecution
 Team TrainingandDevelopment
 CommunityPartnerships
Professional
Accomplishments
Human Resources
 AwardedforBest ResultsinHumanResourcesinthe districtand Business
Improvementsforcurrentlocation (2015 & 2016) - Target
 Loweredturnoverby34% YTD (was70.4% in2015) - Target
 Promoted3 TeamMembersto leadershiprolesinthe lastyear;1 Team
LeaderpromotedtoSeniorTeamLeaderand KeyCarrierof the store
(2016) - Target
 Made payroll for14 straightmonths(inrole for16 months,onlystore to
achieve thisinthe district) (2015 & 2016) - Target
 Appointedasan Executive TeamLeadCampusRecruiterforWestern
MichiganUniversity(2016) – Target
 Developedon-boardingprogramtocreate a superiorexperience fornew
teammembers,recognizedbydistrictandregional HumanResources
Leadersforaccomplishments(2016) – Target
 Drove trainingprogramto a 100% completionrate forthe store,forall but
1 outof 16 monthsinrole (2015 & 2016) – Target
Asset Protection
 AwardedforShortage ImprovementPlanthatresultedin lowestShortage
ResultsYTD indistrictand $300,000 reductioninoverall results (2012) -
Target
 PromotedtoDistrictTrainerfor New inRole Executives (2012 & 2013) -
Target
 RewardedforBestinCommunityforourRegion(1 of 4 in the company)
(2012) – Target

2. Business Management
 Awardedforbeingthe StrongestLeaderinmultiple buildings(2012,2015,
2016) - Target
 AchievedGoldenContributionAwardfor makingpayroll,expenses,and
sales(2012, 2015) - Target
 Store recognizedforTop5 Gross Margin Salesresultsinregion(March,
August,September2016) – Target
Work History April 2009-Current
Executive Team Leader, Target Corporation,Wyoming/Grandville/Holland,MI 49424
January 2005 – September 2008
Data Entry Coordinator,Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Battle Creek, MI 49017
January 2003 – January 2005
Shift Leader, Family Video, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Education Masters of Business Administration
Westwood College
Denver, CO
Currently Pursuing
*President’s List Student
Bachelor of Science – Digital Art
Westwood College
Denver, CO
2010
*Dean’s List Student
References References availableupon request