1. REBECCA KIADO
1452 Janett Ave NE St. Michael, MN 55376 ∼ 612.310.5432 ∼ becky.kiado@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-kiado-9710305
PROFILE
Motivated, impactful Strategic Leader with proven success in achieving organizational goals and delivering results; with a
passion for creating and improving process strategies, enhancing inventory performance, and inspiring others.
Committed to increasing employee engagement, growing a culture of inclusion, and enhancing emergent employee
talent to exceed company goals.
Organizational Conduit Proven relationship builder who brings extensive field knowledge and a unique perspective
to management roles; effectively build communication bridges between stockholders at the corporate level and field
teams
Leadership Dynamic leader with proven effect in developing high performing, multi-functional teams and building
strategic alliances with staff, management, and executive members. Formed teams that serve the evolving needs of the
company, our customers, and markets
Breadth of Experience 20+ years of diverse experience including retail, distribution, supply chain, logistics, and assets
protection in two fortune 50 companies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Market Assets Protection Manager
Walmart Corporation, Maple Grove, MN 2010-2011
Responsible for assets protection of a market of 7 Stores with over $500M+ in total market sales , 7 salaried
managers, and 14 Hourly Managers
» Reduced Market Accident rate by 12% by initiating market wide training on common accident causes and
reduction best practices. Led team in achieving performance metric while maintaining team morale
» Improved Market Inventory Results by 15% through on-site, on the job training in warehouse processes and
ensuring understanding of backroom warehouse system.Assisted store management in educating and supporting
their teams resulting in better inventory control both up and down stream
» Implemented tailored loss prevention procedures throughout region through unique regional assessment and
individualized processes to create tools directly impacting regional results and organizational bottom line
Store Manager
Walmart Corporation, Hudson,WI 2009-2010
Managed store with over $44+M in sales, 8 salaried managers, and 200+ sales associates
» Significantly improved Store Inventory Performance from $-1.M to $-.5M, which resulted in a 50% improvement in
direct inventory dollars
» Exceeded store operational metrics in leadership development by mentoring and promoting highest number of
internal candidates within Market
» Surpassed store safety results by reducing the number of store accidents from worst market accident rate to best
in market
» Promoted within first year to Market Level to gain multi-location management experience to further prepare for
next level role
Developmental Store Manager (Store Manager in Training)
Walmart Corporation, Shakopee, MN 2008-2009

2. Directed merchandising, operations, and personnel functions of store with over 80M+ in sales, 12 salaried
managers, and 300+ sales associates
» Selected to run a failing store during training period which resulted in rebuilding leadership team morale, and
improving overall store results by 100k or 1.5% of store sales
» Promoted within first year to operate $44+M store retail sales
Logistics/Transportation Operation Manager
Target Corporation, Fridley, MN 2004-2008
Optimized cost, speed, and on-time merchandise delivery to 60+ retail stores
» Resolved Operational Performance gaps resulting in a +25% inYTD budget
» Facilitated rollout of Position Elimination within department which resulted in 17% staff reduction, while
maintaining department performance and employee satisfaction
» Key point of contact for 60+ stores, HQ Merchandising, andTransportation within a 40+m carton volume building
» Managed carrier transportation bid process to reduce and optimize transportation budget
Non-Retail Supply Chain Regional Manager
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 2002-2004
Managed Third Party providers performance, while providing operation and analytical support during store supply
deliveries out of six regional distribution locations to over 2k stores
» NegotiatedTransportation/Logistics carrier routs to provide company with best possible cost savings and on-time
delivery service to stores
» Designed and implemented Regional Assessment Process to holdThird Party Carriers (3PL) accountable for
performance
» Conceptualized and instituted training documents to streamline Non-Retail Supply Chain Processes
Group Leader, Regional Distribution Centers
Target Corporation, Huntsville,AL andTifton, GA 9/98 -10/02
Managed daily operations, and evaluated procedures for productivity, quality, and safety for 60+ hourly direct
reports, and 60+ stores
» Appointed to become “Train theTrainer” for both salaried and hourly team members to help team better develop
soft skills
» Improved Shift Performance within Warehouse Department resulting in a +30%YTD Operational Improvement
» Executed training rollout of new warehouse management system across six Regional Distribution Centers to both
salaried and hourly employees
» Member of leadership team that established the startup of a 1.3M square foot regional distribution center
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation,Tallahassee, FL 6/94 -6/99
Maximizing profit, sales,and ROI, market share, guest goodwill, and team member satisfaction for store with over
80M+ in sales, and 200+ sales associates
» Managed salary and budget incentives for 10 exempt direct reports
» Identified and partnered with management team on functional HR duties; recruitment and selection, salary
administration, organizational design, employee development (career planning and training), performance
management, talent management, and employee relations
EDUCATION AND OTHER SKILLS

3. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
» Bachelor of Science in Organizational
Leadership
University of Fort Hays State, Hays, KS 2004
» Certified College Recruiter
» Certified Executive Trainer for Target
» Food Safety Certification
» HazMat/OSHA Certified
» Wicklander Interview/Interrogation
Certification
» Warehouse Management System (WMS)
» Third Party Negotiations and Management
» Talent Management and Assessment
» Bids for Kids Coordinator, St. Michael Catholic
School
» School/Classroom Volunteer, St. Michael
Catholic School