Mark Grachen
About Mark Grachen
Mark Grachen is an Area Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre with over 20 years of experience in various managerial roles across multiple industries. He has a background in Business Administration from Drake University and has held positions at companies such as Hertz, Menards, and CVS Health.
Current Role at Amazon Fulfillment Centre
Mark Grachen has been serving as an Area Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre since 2020. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects, ensuring efficiency and productivity within the fulfillment center. His responsibilities include managing teams, optimizing processes, and implementing best practices to enhance performance.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Mark Grachen has extensive experience in retail management, having held various positions in well-known companies. He worked at Lowe's Home Improvement as an Assistant Store Manager from 2006 to 2013, and prior to that, he served as Co-Manager at Hobby Lobby from 2014 to 2017. His roles at Menards included Plumbing Manager from 2000 to 2005 and Assistant Store Manager from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he was a Manager at CVS Health from 2017 to 2019 and at Gander Outdoors for 8 months in 2019.
Career Background at Hertz and ALDI Stores
Mark Grachen began his career in the rental industry as a City Revenue Manager at Hertz from 1992 to 1997 in O'Hare, Chicago, Illinois. He later transitioned to the grocery sector, where he worked as an Assistant Manager at ALDI Stores from 1997 to 1999 in the Greater Chicago Area. These roles contributed to his development in sales and operational management.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Mark Grachen studied at Drake University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Management and Operations from 1986 to 1990. This educational foundation has supported his career in various management and operational roles across different industries.
Professional Philosophy and Values
Mark Grachen finds job satisfaction in receiving feedback from individuals he has assisted, valuing the gratitude expressed by others. He aims to be a trusted adviser, helping people solve their issues and challenges. Mark seeks to work for organizations that uphold strong ethical values, reflecting his commitment to integrity in the workplace.