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Ryan Johnston

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Senior Director | Store Operations at Target
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

A high-energy retail executive with over 12 years of experience leading multi-unit teams at Target and Best Buy. He is known for developing talent and implementing strategies to enhance store efficiency and customer experience. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University.

Ryan is passionate about community engagement and leads his team in giving back. He organized a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America to provide gifts for local families, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the community his stores serve.

He led his Target district to adopt 20 local families, providing wrapped gifts for 41 children in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Senior Director | Store Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Priorities

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Talent Development
Focuses on creating growth opportunities and developing individuals' careers within the organization.
Retail Operations
Expert in improving company efficiencies, streamlining workflow, and enhancing the overall store experience to drive business results.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Senior Director | Store Operations
Target
4-2018 - 4-2025
District Senior Director
Target
5-2014 - 3-2018
Store Team Leader
Target
9-2011 - 5-2014
District Sales Manager
Best Buy
8-2010 - 10-2011
General Manager
Best Buy
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Education
2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
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