Arthur Little Resume 012009

ARTHUR F. LITTLE 5310 Stone Bay Court, Rogers, Arkansas 72758 · (479) 381-0763 · [email protected]

SKILLS •Proactive legal and business counseling. •Able to manage and digest complexity. •Assess risk and develop a course of action.

•Communicate effectively. •Development and execution of operational strategies. •Translate complex situations into manageable actions.

REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Wal*Mart Stores, Incorporated Assistant General Counsel, Wal-Mart Stores Legal Division

2007 – Present

Counsel the Operations Officers, Directors and Field Associates of Wal-Mart U.S. on the legal implications of their strategic and operational initiatives. • Primary Legal Counsel for Asset Protection activities. - Provide legal guidance on strategic initiatives designed to safeguard Wal-Mart Associates, Customers and Assets. - Present legal perspective and analysis on developing situations at store locations on a daily basis. - Direct investigative activities of Field Associates • Provide additional support to all store related functions. - Review and approve changes in Corporate Policy and Guidelines based upon Operational goals. - Resolve store, market, region and divisional operating issues based upon desired goals and legal implications.

Assistant General Counsel, SAM’S CLUB Legal Division Senior Counsel, SAM’S CLUB Legal Division Counsel, SAM’S CLUB Legal Division

2006 – 2007 2005 – 2006 2004 – 2005

Partnered with and advocated for SAM’S CLUB Operations Support Divisions in developing and implementing strategic solutions to internal and external opportunities. • Provided cross-functional analysis to corporate and divisional teams tasked with focusing operational initiatives towards achieving strategic goals. - Negotiated operational relationships with third party service providers and suppliers. - Directed the investigation of and resolution of regulatory inquiries and violations. • Operations Division - Partnered in the development of and realization of business strategies at the Club level. • Fuel Division - Served as primary Legal Counsel - Established uniformity in terminal and supply contracts for Wal-Mart owned fuel stations. - Advised regarding state specific operational issues. • Logistics Division - Served as primary Legal Counsel - Structured and negotiated contractual relationships with Third Party Distribution Center Operators. • Fresh Operations Division - Served as primary Legal Counsel - Provided counsel regarding the legal implications of operating practices and recommended alternative methods. • Merchandising/Other Income Division - Negotiated and drafted supplier agreements and amendments. - Assisted in the resolution of inquiries/complaints regarding item labeling, packaging, and local sales restrictions. • Marketing/Membership - Investigated and resolved Member and external complaints regarding Membership and Marketing efforts.

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Wal*Mart Stores, Incorporated Merchandise Logistics Manager

2003 – 2004

• Provided analytical support to Merchandising and Logistics Divisions. - Quantified operational and logistics opportunities throughout the Wal*Mart organization. - Recommended “best practices” and provide guidance regarding their implementation. - Identified over $65M in savings opportunities. • Facilitated development of innovative supply chain initiatives. - Assisted functional areas to leverage a “local” opportunity into an organizational efficiency gain. - Initiated strategic business proposals based upon identified operational opportunities.

Swift Cleaning and Laundry Director of Operations • • • •

2002 – 2003

Developed and implemented operational control procedures resulting in an 85% reduction in lost inventory. Utilized relationship management skills to expand major hotel accounts fivefold. Identified and analyzed competition/acquisition targets. Managed the daily "shop floor" activities of 15 operational and retail employees.

Computer Sciences Corporation Associate Consultant, Supply Chain Solutions

2000 – 2001

• Participated in process mapping and re-engineering for Department of Defense SAP-APO implementation. • Developed and enhanced business strategy for a Transportation Management Software Company by providing insight to the transportation management systems market.

Butler County Prosecutor's Office (Ohio) Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

1996 – 1998

• Managed Domestic Relations and Juvenile caseloads of legal proceedings. - Established & enforced child support orders in Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court. - Reviewed cases to determine whether legal proceedings were suitable and prepared resulting court filings. • Supervised organization of dockets during scheduled court time. • Advised employees of the Child Support Enforcement Agency regarding procedural and investigative activities. • Supervised agency employees in case preparation and arrearage calculation activities.

EDUCATION Master of Business Administration, The Ohio State University, 2000 • Top 20% of Class

Juris Doctor, University of Toledo College of Law, 1995 • Top 25% of Class

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Miami University, 1992 • Majors: Economics & Human Resources Management

MEMBERSHIPS State Bar of Ohio, Admitted 1995 Ohio State Bar Association Association of Corporate Counsel National Bar Association

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