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
WHY AM I HERE Discuss: Target, the company Why Technology is cool at Target TTS Leadership Program Discuss: Target, the company Why Technology is cool at Target TTS Leadership Program
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
IT’S ALL ABOUT The Guest “Delight and Surprise” Merchandise The Guest “Delight and Surprise” Merchandise
IT’S ALL ABOUT The Guest “Delight and Surprise” Merchandise Stores Service The Brand The Guest “Delight and Surprise” Merchandise Stores Service The Brand
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
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
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WHY DO I GO TO WORK? Company values closely match my personal values I am able to affect change Company values closely match my personal values I am able to affect change
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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