WHO I AM Elwin Loomis Sr. Group Manager Architecture Strategy Innovation 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 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 Revenues over $41 billion in 2003 Fortune 50 Corporation Over 1,200 stores nationwide in 47 states Nearly 300,000 team members

The Location Minneapolis, Minnesota Home to 19 Fortune 500 companies Network of 41 colleges and universities Over 500 shops can be found at the Mall of America 2 nd only to NY in the number of theaters per capita Professional Sports Teams: Vikings, Lynx, Twins, Timerwolves, Wild Hockey and many more Home to 19 Fortune 500 companies Network of 41 colleges and universities Over 500 shops can be found at the Mall of America 2 nd 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. 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, hours a week The Salary Competitive salaries with potential to double your salary in 5 years The Stability Retail is one of the largest industries in the world The Hours Corporate headquarters Monday through Friday, 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 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 How does technology fit into Target? Pushing the envelope- Speed is Life

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Target & Technology Responsive Support the business Innovate Excellence in Execution Responsive Support the business Innovate Excellence in Execution

Target & Technology Some of our business clients Marketing PD&D Stores Distribution/Transportation Ecommerce Some of our business clients Marketing PD&D Stores Distribution/Transportation Ecommerce

Target & Technology Innovation RFID ART Voice Activated Picking Innovation RFID ART Voice Activated Picking

Largest Network One of the largest networks in the nation Multiple platforms (is this right) Wireless technologies (ask) One of the largest networks in the nation Multiple platforms (is this right) Wireless technologies (ask)

Target Technology Services Leadership 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 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? 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 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? Group Manager Director Senior Group 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 Fast paced, ever-changing environment An award winning training program Autonomy Teamwork Significant responsibility Opportunity for advancement

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