Lolan Mackey is a highly recognized retail authority with over 31 years of
retail, leadership, strategic planning, merchandising, new store planning,
store operations, organization, team development, motivational training and
international operations experience.
Mr. Mackey started his career in retail with Gibson Discount Stores in
Springfield, Missouri and then joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in 1972 during its
early years as a discount retailer when the company had only 30 stores.
Spending over 25 years with Wal-Mart, Mr. Mackey had an outstanding career
where he contributed significantly to the success and growth of the corporation
while carrying out Sam Walton's traditions and retail vision.
With the experience of being a Regional Vice-President and a Vice-President
of Store Planning, plus the fact he is bilingual (speaking Spanish and some
Portuguese), Mr. Mackey was chosen to be Vice-President of Store Operations in
the international division in charge of Brazil, Argentina and Puerto Rico. He
was responsible for the daily operations, sales, expense control, profit,
planning, execution, training, competition, leadership, location
recommendations, merchandise layout and financial planning of all stores in
these countries.
Mr. Mackey is recognized for his expertise in organizational management,
communications, training, integrity, people skills, and high sense of urgency.
Throughout Mr. Mackey's career he has been regarded as a top management talent
for turning aggressive corporate goals into reality.
A talented and motivated speaker Mr. Mackey has conducted speaking
engagements on Time Management, Shrinkage Awareness, Mentorship, Associate
Ownership, Team Building, Merchandising, New Store Planning, Store Operations,
and Communications.
Mr. Mackey also attended Hartford Graduate Leadership School, Dale Carnegie,
Walton Leadership Foundation and the Marine Corp Leadership Training.
In 1997 Mr. Mackey retired from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to begin a career in
Consulting to help other companies achieve their highest potential.
Backroom Operations
Expense Reduction
Fixture Design and Installation
International Growth
New Store Design and Implementation
Operations Planning and Execution
Process, Profit & Sales Improvement
Shrink Control
Specialty Stores (Apparel)
Store Remodels and Relocation
Strategy
Training
