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Amanda Vela

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Senior Vice President, Stores at Target
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Amanda Vela is the Senior Vice President of Stores at Target, where she directs large store portfolios and drives sales, operations, and talent planning. She has a background in operations and holds a BBA from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Amanda is passionate about leadership and building strong connections within her team. She frequently celebrates her teams successes and emphasizes the importance of showing up for one another, especially during challenging times. She is committed to fostering a supportive and winning culture.

Unique fact: Amanda leads the "R300" group of stores, a specific region within Targets organizational structure.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Stores
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Retail Leadership
Her entire career is focused on leading large retail teams, driving sales, and managing store operations for major brands like Target and Best Buy.
Talent Development
States that she is always actively seeking top talent for leadership positions and focuses on talent planning within her extensive team.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Senior Vice President, Stores
Target
2-2019 - 6-2022
Group Vice President, Stores
Target
11-2015 - 2-2019
Group Vice President
Target
Operations Manager
Best Buy
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Education
2002 - 2006
BBA
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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