Powell's Books
Desmond Leech is an experienced operations manager at Powell's Books since September 2012, currently serving as Operations Team Manager where responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of store operations, supervising staff, and ensuring high standards in customer service and loss prevention. Previous roles at Powell's Books include Operations Team Assistant Manager, Cashier Manager, Operations Specialist, and Cashier, emphasizing leadership, training, and operational efficiency. Additionally, Desmond worked as an After-Hours Shelter Specialist at 211 info, showcasing skills in problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Desmond holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Oregon, completed in 2010.
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Powell's Books
Powell's is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971, with four store locations. Its flagship store takes up an entire city block, offering 68,000 square feet of used, new, rare, and out-of-print books. Powells.com offers the combined inventory of its four retail locations and five warehouses, with approximately 3 million books in all. The website features author interviews and essays as well as staff recommendations.