David Townes

Experience

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  Wal-Mart

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2003

  Store Manager

  Led up to 200 employees in ensuring financial objectives, store operations and employee retention and training programs were implemented during both a remodel and new store opening.

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  Target Stores

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2009

  Store Manager

  Led up to 300 employees in ensuring financial objectives, store operations and employee retention and training programs were implemented per company best practices.

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  Apollo Group

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

  Online Faculty

  Led classroom discussions and implemented the course syllabus for 11 different management courses while also mentoring returning adult professionals pursuing their Associate degrees.

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  Western Governors University

  Aug 2009 - now

  A senior leader who effectively collaborates with others to help drive organizational initiatives, adherence for accreditation to rigorous academic curriculum, hiring, data generation/analysis, and performance management and training. A key driver in executing various performance management initiatives in helping to build upon human capital at all levels within an organization.Specialties: Mentoring high potential executives and college studentsTraining and DevelopmentPublic speakingConducting workshops on employee morale and retentionPerformance managementProject managementOperational and financial execution Show less

  • Vice President and Dean of Faculty Administration, College of Information Technology

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Director, College of Information Technology

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2021

  • Senior Manager--College of Information Technology

    Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Program Manager--College of Business

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Senior Manager, Mentoring Operations

    Apr 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Mentor--College of Business

    Aug 2009 - Apr 2010