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DERIKA JACKSON

Snellville,GA

Summary

Operations and people leader with 7+ years of management experience across high-volume retail, operations, and service environments. Proven ability to lead teams, execute against performance metrics, and drive accountability in fast-paced settings. Recognized for ownership, bias for action, and consistency under pressure. Currently developing toward an Amazon Area Manager (L4) role, with demonstrated readiness for accelerated growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
11.2025 - Current

• Consistently performed above building productivity benchmarks, ranking 282 versus building average of 325.

• Cross-trained across Stow, Pick, Buff, and Divert, supporting labor flexibility and workflow continuity.

• Maintained consistent performance during peak and physically demanding conditions, demonstrating reliability and ownership.

• Assisted new hires in Stow to reinforce standard work, pace expectations, and quality standards.

• Recognized by Operations Manager and Direct Supervisor for work ethic, consistency, and positive floor presence.

• Demonstrates situational awareness and proactive communication to support operational flow.

Project & Sales Operations Manager / Real Estate Lead Specialist

Magnolia Diamond Realty Group / Keller Williams Realty
Suwanee, Georgia
01.2020 - Current

• Led multiple concurrent transactions from contract to close, managing timelines, risk, and stakeholder communication.

• Built and optimized CRM workflows, reducing deal fall-off by 25%.

• Trained peers on systems, documentation standards, and process adherence.

• Created performance tracking tools to monitor KPIs and identify process bottlenecks.

• Demonstrated ownership over outcomes, operational accuracy, and client experience.

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
Suwanee, GA
03.2016 - 03.2023

• Supported high-volume retail operations with focus on inventory accuracy, execution, and customer flow.

• Coordinated large contractor orders and assisted with operational problem-solving.

• Recognized for leadership presence, reliability, and customer service excellence.

Assistant Manager

QuikTrip
Duluth, GA
04.2019 - 02.2021

• Supported daily operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, overseeing shift execution, labor deployment, and inventory management.

• Served as leader-on-duty during assigned shifts, ensuring operational continuity and team performance.

• Coached associates to improve productivity, service quality, and adherence to standard work.

• Identified operational gaps and partnered with leadership to implement process improvements.

• Maintained compliance with safety, cash handling, and operational policies.

Store Manager

Family Dollar
Norcross, GA
03.2018 - 04.2019

• Led full-store operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory control, financial performance, and safety compliance.

• Managed and developed team members through coaching, performance feedback, and accountability routines.

• Turned around a negative-performing location into profitability within 6 months by improving execution discipline and ownership behaviors.

• Monitored KPIs, sales trends, and shrink metrics to drive corrective action plans.

• Enforced standard operating procedures while fostering a performance-driven team culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans
05-2015

Skills

  • People Management & Coaching Operational Execution Performance Management
  • KPIs & Metrics
  • Labor & Workflow Management Process Improvement
  • Ownership
  • Bias for Action
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Talent Development
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Management

Certification

License Realtor GREC

Timeline

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
11.2025 - Current

Project & Sales Operations Manager / Real Estate Lead Specialist

Magnolia Diamond Realty Group / Keller Williams Realty
01.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

QuikTrip
04.2019 - 02.2021

Store Manager

Family Dollar
03.2018 - 04.2019

Sales Associate

The Home Depot
03.2016 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Southern University At New Orleans
DERIKA JACKSON