Gaylene Blake

Gaylene Blake is a seasoned retail professional with extensive experience in operations and management. Currently serving as Zone Vice President for the West at The Fresh Market since January 2018, Gaylene previously held various positions at Walmart from September 1991 to November 2017, concluding as Market Manager. Notable achievements include increasing company sales by $50 million and implementing effective shrink reduction strategies. Throughout the Walmart tenure, Gaylene demonstrated leadership by consistently achieving sales and profit goals and optimizing store operations, culminating from roles ranging from Store Manager to Cashier. Gaylene holds a degree from St. Cloud State University.