A second group of Kroger managers has completed the
Rubel School of Business’
Kroger Emerging Leaders Certificate program.
The 10 participants received their certificates on May 17 at the Kentucky Derby Museum following their final training session. Topics covered in the 10 half-day training sessions, which were led by expert instructors, included creative problem-solving,
conflict resolution, negotiation, financial valuation and data analysis.
“I believe that the completion of this program will undoubtedly help propel my career to the next level and will quickly open doors that may otherwise have taken years to get through.”
Kroger selected the 2022-23 participants from across the division based on aptitude, leadership potential and initiative: Heatherlyn Montero, District 1; Brooke Ratliff, District 1; Jose Bracho, District 2; Kady Sanogo, District 3; Andrea Gunkler,
District 4; Jason Samons, District 5; Quenton Harkness, Jay C; Lissa Daniels, District 7; Anaris Sickles, administration; and Kamran Nasim, administration.
Samons said the program provided him with new skills in addition to strengthening his skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and using data to share information.
“The skills I learned in Excel have enabled me to share data efficiently and in a user-friendly way that have improved results for my store and district. The skills I learned in conflict resolution and problem solving have helped me lead my
associates to a higher level of execution while increasing their job satisfaction,” he said. “I believe that the completion of this program will undoubtedly help propel my career to the next level and will quickly open doors that may
otherwise have taken years to get through.”
Gunkler said she benefited the most from the analytics instruction. "I use Excel and Power Bi daily but rarely get the chance to play with how these reports are populated," she said. "I believe that this newfound knowledge and curiosity about analytics will assist me as I progress in my career."
Jorge Pazmiño, the Rubel School’s director of Graduate and Executive Education Programs, said the Emerging Leaders Program showcases the power of partnerships between Bellarmine and the community in nurturing talent and shaping the future
of business leadership.
“The Rubel School of Business takes great pride in facilitating this partnership with Kroger, a company known for its commitment to nurturing and developing exceptional talent,” he said. “The Emerging Leaders Program serves as a testament
to Kroger's dedication to investing in the next generation of business leaders.”