Alton C.

Murphy
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815-354-5056 ampmurphy@comcast.net

Executive Profile:
P&L/ Retail Store Management/Customer Service/ Inventory Control/ Business Development/ Training Sales Analysis/
Operations Management/ Training/ Merchandising/ Quality Assurance/ Finance/ HR Process Improvements/ Cost
Controls/ Strategic Planning/ Revenue Generation/ Distribution/ Marketing.
Highly driven and exceptional retail chain operations manager which ensures customer service and satisfaction is given
the highest attention and priority. Manage a $300M budget with P&L responsibility as District Manager at K-Mart.
Develop cost-effective solutions for exceptional business growth, maintenance and profitability.
Key Characteristics:
Top-notch leadership skills. Exceptional organizational and communication skills. Creative and resourceful problem
solver. Analyze situations rapidly, act quickly and decisively. Excel in fast-paced environments. Adaptable, handle rapid
change easily. Exceptional team player. Win cooperation at all levels. Tenacious, through and dedicated. Multi-task with
ease in high pressure situations. Exceptional attention to detail.

CAREER SUMMARY/SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

District Manger, Sears Holdings Corporation (Kmart) 2005-Present, responsible for P-L in 12 retail stores.
Accountable for all retail operations, Inventory Control, work scheduling, health-safety, merchandising management.

Kmart Top Gun District Manager 2012, 2013

Reduced shrink from 1.16 to .50 over three years. Accomplished by setting clear expectations, persistent and
consistent follow up, and total accountability.
Led and facilitated Store Managers Academy. Facilitated New Store Managers in a classroom setting, and practical
application before they could be certified to manage a store.

District Manger Wal-Mart. Inc 1999-2005. Manage a $300 M budget, responsible for P&L and 2000
employees in seven retail stores. Oversee inventory control, operations management, employee training/
development, work scheduling, health & safety, merchandising management and employee management

Led and facilitated the expansion of the 1st Wal-Mart store in the city of Chicago. Heavy opposition from local
politicians, UFCW and national leaders existed. Personally met with local officials, local residents and national
leaders such as Jesse Jackson. Campaigned aggressively to tell the story of Wal-Marts role in community
improvement, including meeting with editors from the major newspapers and Mayor Daley.

Wal-Mart District Manager of the Year 2000, Wal-Mart Top 15 Store Manager of the year 1999

Education:
Management of Science Degree from Tuskegee University
References provided upon request