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Portrait of Coston Collier

Honor Society® member

Coston Collier

  • Bachelor of Science: Business Administration – Organizational Leadership
  • Class of 2026
  • Enterprise, Alabama

Member since January 2026

About

Accomplished operations leader and business owner with deep expertise in supply chain, logistics, team development, and process optimization. Blend corporate leadership with entrepreneurial experience managing a successful catering company, including operations, financials, marketing, and customer engagement. Recognized for using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve processes, and elevate service quality.

Education

  • Southern New Hampshire University

    B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration Organizational Leadership

    2023 – 2025

Honors and awards

  • Magna Cum Laude

    3.834 GPA in the B.S. in Business Administration – Organizational Leadership program at Southern New Hampshire University

  • Presidents List

    Summer & Fall Terms 2025

  • Honor Roll

    Summer & Fall Terms 2025

  • Honor Society

    Honor Society Member (January 5, 2026): Inducted in recognition of academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to service.

Goals and interests

Career goal

My long-term objective is to advance to the C-suite as a Chief Executive Officer. I aim to lead organizations at the enterprise level by aligning strategic vision, financial performance, and cultural transformation to drive sustainable growth. With a foundation in Organizational Leadership and Lean Six Sigma methodology, I focus on building high-performing systems that deliver measurable results while developing accountable teams. In parallel, I plan to expand my entrepreneurial ventures to create scalable, purpose-driven businesses that generate economic opportunity and community impact.

Graduate school interests

Upon completing my bachelor’s degree, I plan to pursue an MBA focused on executive leadership and enterprise strategy. This graduate study will strengthen my expertise in corporate finance, strategic growth, governance, and risk management—core competencies essential for effective C-suite leadership. I am particularly interested in advanced coursework in capital allocation and organizational transformation to refine my executive decision-making and financial fluency.

Experience

  • Overnight Stocking Operations Coach Walmart 734

    Mar 2023 – Jun 2025

  • Operations Manager — Walmart DC 7019

    Walmart DC 7019 (2017–2025): Managed 500+ associates, 8 salaried direct reports, optimized KPIs, improved safety, and led major process enhancements.

    Apr 2017 – Mar 2023

  • Area Manager — Walmart DC 7019

    Reduced turnover 30%, improved team performance, led training and engagement initiatives.

    Mar 2008 – Apr 2017

  • Supervisor — Walmart DC 7019

    Strengthened workflow efficiency, coached team members, and developed training materials.

    Oct 2006 – Mar 2008

Volunteering

  • 5-time Walmart Community Event VAP Champion.

    Walmart Distribution Center 7019

    Jan 2018 – Mar 2023

Languages

  • English (US)

Additional information