Shawn Donaghy
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement, and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory, and supply chain performance, development, and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement, and acquisition regulations.
Collaborative leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, Innovation
UFA Calgary Support Office
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Establish and manage a network of relationships and partnerships to contribute to and influence the organization's new venture portfolio of over 300 start ups
- Communicate information to identified stakeholders on new venture opportunities identified through research and data analysis with validated market trends
- Conduct stakeholder customer validation of problems and hypotheses and serve as a stakeholder liaison related to legal, security, and infrastructure requirements
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Store Manager
UFA Farm & Ranch Store
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of a $10 million agribusiness store
- On-site lead for company safety policies and procedures, ERP Incident commander
- Built a high-performance team to deliver all operational targets; team size was 25 in high season including 20 direct reports and five indirect reports
- Ensured inventory was accurate and appropriate through working relationships with procurement, replenishment, and vendor partners
- Collaborated with engineering, merchandising, finance, supply chain, and business support to maintain standard operating procedures
- All P&L responsibilities for a cost and profit center.
- Managed store employees successfully in a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Branch Manager
Progressive Bearing & Hydraulic Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsibilities included all daily sales & business operations management of a $2.5 million bearing and hydraulic distributor
- Billing, invoicing, and account maintenance
- Leading, training and mentorship of 5-7 team members
- Liaise with vendors/suppliers
- Implemented new safety and MRO sales program
- Corrected and maintained inventory value
- Strategic planning of an e-commerce service system
- Procurement, inventory control, and shipping and receiving of all materials.
Branch Manager, Fort Hills & Firebag
Acklands Grainger Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Market leader for all daily operations of onsite MRO businesses totaling close to $70 million in revenue during 7 on - 7 off rotational, fly-in fly-out schedule at Alberta Oilsands locations
- The leadership of the customer experience team dealing with Suncor and contractor employees
- Support company business strategies and KPI metrics at the branch level
- Engage in and maintain a culture of Environmental Health & Safety
- Drive team member engagement, development, and continuous improvement
- Work closely with a rotational cross-shift to ensure all standards are being upheld on both shifts
- Working knowledge of branch P&L, inventory management, market, and customer opportunities.
Branch Manager, CNRL Horizon
Acklands Grainger Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Responsible for all daily operations of an onsite MRO business with over $20 million in annual revenue during 7 on - 7 off rotational, fly-in fly-out schedule at Alberta Oilsands locations
- The leadership of the customer experience team dealing with Suncor, CNRL, and contractor employees
- Support company business strategies and KPI metrics at the branch level
- Engage in and maintain a culture of Environmental Health & Safety
- Drive team member engagement, development, and continuous improvement
- Work closely with a rotational cross-shift to ensure all standards are being upheld on both shifts
- Working knowledge of branch P&L, inventory management, market, and customer opportunities.
Inside Sales Supervisor
Acklands Grainger Inc.
03.2015 - 12.2016
- The leadership of the inside sales team supporting a flagship branch with annual revenue of over $15 million
- Support company business strategies and KPI metrics at the branch level
- Engage in and maintain a culture of Environmental Health & Safety
- Drive team member engagement, development, and continuous improvement
- Branch designate includes all management functions necessary to run a large box business
- Single Point of Contact on several key customer accounts
- SAP power user and change agent during the implementation of a new platform
- Work with the inside sales team on quote preparation, and contracts, and advise on pricing strategies
- Support the sales team through upselling, service, pricing, delivery, and inventory inquiries
- Working knowledge of branch P&L, inventory management, market, and customer opportunities.
Sales Manager
Progressive Bearing & Hydraulic Inc.
01.2009 - 02.2015
- Responsibilities included all daily sales & business operations management of a bearing and hydraulic distributor with over $2.5 million of annual revenue
- Billing, invoicing, and daily account maintenance
- Leading, training and mentorship of 5-7 team members
- Liaise with vendors/suppliers
- Implemented new safety and MRO sales program
- Corrected and maintained inventory value
- Procurement, inventory control, and shipping and receiving of all materials.
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart Supercentre
10.2005 - 01.2009
- Assistant Store Manager for three new store openings – Drumheller, AB January 2006; Olds, AB Supercentre January 2008 and Sylvan Lake, AB Supercentre August 2008
- Managed all aspects of store operations as well as primary accountability for several individual departments, warehouse, and office positions within each store
- Achieved first-year revenue and profitability budgets at Drumheller ($19 million) and Sylvan Lake ($43 Million)
- Management sponsor of the 12-member Safety Committee during 95% compliant P.I.I.R audit by WCB – 2007 Drumheller
- Designated as the lead and training assistant manager during the opening phase of the Sylvan Lake Supercentre which included leading the management and subsidiary associates during all aspects of construction, as well as leading the training of all 185 associates hired for the store.
Sales Manager
HBC Market Mall
03.2004 - 08.2005
- Responsibility of the sales manager to lead, engage, and inspire a team of associates to perform at a high level of customer service every day
- Increased Men's Fashions revenue during tenure by 20% while cutting staffing costs and shrinkage by more than 40% during the same time
- Managed relationships between The Bay and several vendors through support of their marketing initiatives while maintaining focus on company marketing strategies
- The sales manager is accountable for the actions and results of the associates and the several vendors working in the store daily.
Store Manager
Champs Sports
08.1998 - 02.2004
- Individual stores managed included Chinook Centre, Londonderry Mall
- Managed all facets of business including sales, customer service, recruiting, hiring, training & mentoring, succession planning, scheduling, employee evaluation, discipline, and termination
- Chinook store gained more than 20% in gross annual sales from 2001-2004, made a profit each year and was under 1% shrink each year
- Londonderry store gained nearly 40% in gross annual sales in 2000, made a significant profit and was under 0.2% shrink
- Added responsibilities as the Market Leader in Calgary included follow-up with the other stores in the market, as well as product and competition notes to be submitted weekly to the corporate office to ensure market feedback
- Promoted two Assistant Managers to Store Manager within the district, seven Management Trainees to Assistant Manager, and five P/T associates to keyholder status during tenure
- Participated in the relocation of the West Edmonton Mall Store as well as the Chinook Centre store; and the renovation of the Sunridge Mall (Calgary, AB) store.
Retail Promotions Coordinator
West Edmonton Mall Promotions
04.1997 - 06.1998
- Researched, budgeted, and coordinated various Mall promotions
- Graphic design for all West Edmonton Mall promotions and special events
- Coordinated the West Edmonton Mall Gift Certificate program
- Maintained website event information for Retail and Attractions.
Education
MBA - Innovation Leadership
University of Fredericton
12.2024
Global Experienced Manager Leadership Program -
Grainger Canada Inc.
Montreal, QC08.2017
Business Management Course -
University of Athabasca
Store of Learning -
Wal-Mart Assistant Manager Training Program
Diploma - Graphic Communication
NAIT
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Business Development
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Resource Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Partnership Development
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Program Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Financial Analysis
- Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Volunteer Experience
- 2023, Field Operations Council Member, UFA
- 2021-2023, Top Gun Profitability Management team member, UFA
- 2016-23, Coach, Hockey Alberta/Red Deer Minor Hockey
- 2016, Engagement Council Member, Acklands Grainger, Alberta South
- 2016, Team Captain, Movember Fundraiser
- 2013-18, Special Events Volunteer, Red Deer Skating Club
- 2013, Group Leader, Dale Carnegie Course, Effective Communications
- 2013, Cabinet Member, JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research
- 2012/13, Special Events Volunteer, JDRF Central Alberta
Timeline
Program Manager, Innovation
UFA Calgary Support Office
07.2023 - 11.2023
Store Manager
UFA Farm & Ranch Store
05.2021 - 08.2023
Branch Manager
Progressive Bearing & Hydraulic Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2021
Branch Manager, Fort Hills & Firebag
Acklands Grainger Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2019
Branch Manager, CNRL Horizon
Acklands Grainger Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2018
Inside Sales Supervisor
Acklands Grainger Inc.
03.2015 - 12.2016
Sales Manager
Progressive Bearing & Hydraulic Inc.
01.2009 - 02.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart Supercentre
10.2005 - 01.2009
Sales Manager
HBC Market Mall
03.2004 - 08.2005
Store Manager
Champs Sports
08.1998 - 02.2004
Retail Promotions Coordinator
West Edmonton Mall Promotions
04.1997 - 06.1998
MBA - Innovation Leadership
University of Fredericton
Global Experienced Manager Leadership Program -
Grainger Canada Inc.
Business Management Course -
University of Athabasca
Store of Learning -
Wal-Mart Assistant Manager Training Program
Diploma - Graphic Communication
NAIT
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