David White

David White is the Field Training Manager at America's Thrift Stores, based in Rockwall, Texas.1 He has been in this role since January 2020, which means he has been working in this position for over 4 years.1

Professional Background

David White has an extensive background in training and human resources:

• At America's Thrift Stores, he is responsible for designing and delivering skills training on Meridian Dayforce and NetSuite systems.1
• He also develops and conducts leadership soft skills training for company leaders across 18 retail locations in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana.1
• Prior to his current role, he briefly served as a Human Resources Business Partner and Organizational Readiness Champion at the same company from July 2019 to January 2020.1

Previous Experience

Before joining America's Thrift Stores, David had a long tenure at Minyard Food Stores:

• He worked there for over 22 years, from December 1988 to June 2011.1
• During this time, he held various positions including Director of Training, Training Manager, and Training Specialist.1
• At Minyard, he led the Learning and Development team for 58 retail locations and the corporate office in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.1

Skills and Approach

David describes himself as a problem solver, decision maker, servant leader, and communicator.1 He emphasizes:

• Personal accountability and grooming team members for promotion
• Expecting team members to take ownership of their duties
• A results-oriented approach, willing to change long-standing practices if they don't produce positive outcomes

His specialties include skill gap analysis, training program development, organizational development, and leadership development.1