1. 205.310.8380
oessex@yahoo.com
3607 LIBERTY LANE SW, POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
_________________________________________ CAREER FOCUS ____________________________________________
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in talent development and human resources. Proven track record of
maintaining documentation, improving employee morale, and inspiring leaders in the world’s largest retailer. Exceptional
communication and presentation skills.
____________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _____________________________________
WALMART, Atlanta, GA
Regional Facilitator 1 October 2013-Present
Implementation of systematic and consistent World Class facilitation practices to efficiently and effectively improve business partners’
performance in achieving both organizational and individual goals.
o Develop and distribute internal and external communications among team and client community
o Evaluates training effectiveness through surveys and provides suggestions for improvement according to feedback.
o Provides and supports change management and the implementation of business solutions by building relationships with key
stakeholders
o Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics
o Delivers leadership, functional, and compliance related learning solutions by organizing materials and room requirements
o Manage projects to ensure timelines are met and implement solutions to potential project delays
o Leads and supervise pools of talent throughout training program by evaluating performance in both the classroom and immersion
learning environment
o Demonstrates up to date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing
expertise advice and guidance to others
Assistant Store Manager August 2004-September 2013
Manage operations and communications developed and distributed with the largest retailer company in the world. Provide
communication support for associates in various areas within the store. Lead team to complete daily tasks and provide exceptional
customer service.
o Develop logistics contingency plans and carry out business strategies to enable effective execution of logistics plans
o Provide direction and guidance to associates on proper customer service approaches, as well as techniques to ensure customer needs
are met and complaints are minimized
o Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by hourly associates
o Monitor over 50,000 items of merchandise in warehouse through an inventory management program
o Create teams to perform daily projects in movement of supply and acquisition of goods
o Monitor merchandising timelines and ensure timelines are met for products, fixtures, displays, modulars, layouts, and floor plans
o Educate and train associates on merchandise planning and improvement processes
o Monitor associates implementation of trained practices in order to achieve business goals and objectives
ALABAMA AGRICULTURE AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, AL August 2006-September 2013
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Makes sure that all student athletes attend to studies before allowed to play. Adept at developing solid basketball game plans,
establishing relationships with players.
o Input team goals and collect statistics for improving team’s strategy
o Analyze opponent’s strengths and weaknesses prior to game time
o Identify opportunities for sponsorship and act as coordinator for marketing
ORLANDO ESSEX

2. _________________________________________ EDUCATION ______________________________________________
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA in TUSCALOOSA Tuscaloosa, AL Aug 2004
B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration (Business Management)
______________________________________ COMMUNICATION SKILLS ______________________________________
○ Quantitative & qualitative research and analysis
○ Strategic PR & marketing planning
○ Proficient with group and client presentations
○ Survey developer and analyzer
○ Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
○ Deals effectively with change and uncertainty
○ Effective listener
○ Communicates to requests in a timely manner to
reduce anxiety
________________________________________ TECHNICAL SKILLS _________________________________________
○ PC and Mac operating systems
○ Microsoft Office
○ Adobe Photoshop (working knowledge)
○ Social Networking Media experience