ROSS STONE
Bentonville
Summary
Proven leader with cross-functional experience spanning Generative AI enablement, change management, communications, operations, new business implementation, and executive administrative support. Proven partner to senior leaders with a track record of launching enterprise initiatives, scaling adoption, and enabling effective organizational transformation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
Finance Generative AI
05.2025 - Current
- Started and scaled the Finance Generative AI Office, establishing enterprise standards, governance, and adoption strategy.
- Facilitated GenAI access for 2,000+ finance associates, resulting in 85% active usage of AI tools in FY26.
- Spearheaded enterprise hackathons to identify high-impact finance use cases, collaborating with Product and Engineering to implement solutions.
- Designed and delivered GenAI 101-301 and Vibe Coding training across 7 countries to accelerate global AI fluency.
- Orchestrated AI communications, training materials, and enterprise-wide AI events in Finance to enhance engagement and understanding.
Manager, Change Management
Finance Transformation
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Led enterprise-wide finance change communications aligning messaging across all finance functions.
- Managed core finance communication channels: Finance Digital Connect, DataSphere, GenAI Office updates, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Coordinated major finance events and product launches (Finance Data Hub), enhancing engagement and collaboration among stakeholders.
- Executed ad-hoc organizational initiatives, including Belonging Council, team offsites, community events, holiday parties, fostering team cohesion and culture.
Senior Analyst, Investor Relations & Corporate Functions
Walmart
Bentonville
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Promoted from Executive Assistant in 2023
- As Executive Assistant, supported Investor Relations, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and Senior Vice Presidents while managing multiple C-suite calendars, complex travel logistics, expenses, recruiting, executive meetings, investor events, and leadership offsites.
- Project managed investor events (ICM 2023), quarterly earnings, shareholder meetings, and leadership offsites.
- Managed IR operations including CRM data (BD Corporate/Ipreo), press releases, and stock.walmart.com content updates.
Operations Coordinator - Market 41, Region 4 (SC & GA)
Walmart
Columbia
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Led new business implementation and operational execution in partnership with Home Office and field leadership.
- Managed payroll, headcount, talent development, associate relations, and compliance to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Functioned as an operational and people data analyst, providing insights for market leadership decision-making.
- Coordinated team offsites, community volunteer events, and regional activities to foster collaboration and engagement.
- Facilitated store scheduling, meal exceptions, and new associate onboarding to streamline processes for store People Leads.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
Aiken
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of a $60-$80 million dollar supercenter comprised of 300 hourly associates
- Managed store scheduling to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
- Managed freight operations, merchandising, human resources, compliance, and end-to-end operations to ensure seamless store functionality.
- Led implementation of new cleaning standards and compliance measures during Covid, adapting policies for state regulations, temp associates, store health stations, and partnerships with DC and vendors.
- Led recruitment and onboarding efforts to enhance store hiring and retention, fostering a strong team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue Global University
05-2021
Associate of Arts -
Aiken Technical College
05-2016
Skills
- Project management
- Change management
- Operations management
- Organizational improvement
- AI implementation
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Talent development
- Training development
- Executive support
- Office administration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Event planning
Certification
Google AI Professional Certification
Timeline
Senior Manager
Finance Generative AI
05.2025 - Current
Manager, Change Management
Finance Transformation
07.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Analyst, Investor Relations & Corporate Functions
Walmart
04.2022 - 07.2024
Operations Coordinator - Market 41, Region 4 (SC & GA)
Walmart
09.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
01.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue Global University
Associate of Arts -
Aiken Technical College