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WHO I AM . Elwin Loomis Sr. Group Manager Architecture Strategy Innovation. WHO I AM . Nerd Worked with Target for over 12 yrs Worked in Marketing, Distribution, TTS. (Target Technical Services) Today I lead the Innovation Team, in Architecture, Strategy and Innovation. WHO WE ARE .
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WHO I AM Elwin Loomis Sr. Group Manager Architecture Strategy Innovation
WHO I AM • Nerd • Worked with Target for over 12 yrs • Worked in Marketing, Distribution, TTS. (Target Technical Services) • Today I lead the Innovation Team, in Architecture, Strategy and Innovation
WHO WE ARE • Revenues over $41 billion in 2003 • Fortune 50 Corporation • Over 1,200 stores nationwide in 47 states • Nearly 300,000 team members
The LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota • Home to 19 Fortune 500 companies • Network of 41 colleges and universities • Over 500 shops can be found at the Mall of America • 2nd only to NY in the number of theaters per capita • Professional Sports Teams: Vikings, Lynx, Twins, Timerwolves, Wild Hockey and many more
What is Retail? • Retail is: Ensuring merchandising product is consistent with both the consumer’s needs and the company brand it represents • Target is: • an upscale discounter • focusing on the hottest trend merchandise and the everyday basics all families need • emphasizing on style, quality, affordability • clean and attractive stores • a one-of-a-kind retailer.
The Myths of Retail • The Stability • Retail is one of the largest industries in the world • The Hours • Corporate headquarters Monday through Friday, 40-50 hours a week • The Salary • Competitive salaries with potential to double your salary in 5 years
The Benefits • Competitive salary • Best 401(k) program in retail • Tuition reimbursement program • Technical training • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage plans • Target discount
Target & Technology • How does technology fit into Target? • Pushing the envelope- Speed is Life
FAST FACTS • Insert statistics to come
Target & Technology • Responsive • Support the business • Innovate • Excellence in Execution
Target & Technology • Some of our business clients • Marketing • PD&D • Stores • Distribution/Transportation • Ecommerce
Target & Technology • Innovation • RFID • ART • Voice Activated Picking
Largest Network • One of the largest networks in the nation • Multiple platforms (is this right) • Wireless technologies (ask)
Target Technology ServicesLeadership Program • 18 month program rotating through infrastructure and development • Formal leadership training to prepare you for the fast track to management • Paired with a coach and executive sponsor
Career Opportunities • What do we look for? • What is a typical Career Path?
What do we look for in Target Technology Services? • Computer Information Systems majors • Informatics majors • Demonstrated leaders with decision-making skills • Individuals with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively • Individuals with excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to multi-task • Candidates with strong technical aptitude with formal training in one or more technical platforms/tools
What is a Typical Career Path? Director Senior Group Manager Group Manager Manager Systems Engineering in Development Infrastructure and/or Support Programmer Trainee
Looking for a Career With? • Fast paced, ever-changing environment • An award winning training program • Autonomy • Teamwork • Significant responsibility • Opportunity for advancement