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Jessica Hardin

Jessica Hardin

Port Neches,United States

Summary

I'm a current student at Lamar Institute Of Technology (L.I.T) major in Process Technology. During my time at LIT I have also completed my Forklift Operator certificate. I have a long track record of working in team-based environments and working well under pressure. I'm seeking an opportunity with an industry leader to grow my knowledge and gain further experience in Process Technology while growing as a professional and contributing to the success of the company.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager

Premium Retail Services
Orange, TX
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Operated a variety of hand and electric tools for displays.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
  • Increased sales by 45% over the previous year.

Finance & Business Manager

Texas Marine
Beaumont, TX
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Quality checked all new and used inventory for any safety hazards and reported to manufactures.
  • Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
  • Increased total overall sales YOY by 10%

Store Manager/Operations Manager

Ashley Furniture Homestore
Beaumont, TX
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Established positive and effective communication among staff and leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Followed job specific training and protocols in case of emergency.
  • Identify and mark any and all product that came in damaged to reduce cost.
  • Awarded store of the year in 2018
  • Won 8th in the nation for year over year increase out of 900 nationwide Ashley locations.

Sr. Lead Merchandiser

Conn's Home Plus
Beaumont, TX
01.2007 - 12.2016
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor to meet state by state safety regulations.
  • Verified products appeared at correct locations in good condition.
  • Assembled and assisted in all displays.
  • Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
  • Tracked and recapped key item performance.
  • Built 45+ new Conn's Homeplus stores from the ground up.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Process Technology

Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, TX
12.2023
  • President's List Fall 2022
  • Air Products & Chemicals Scholarship Recipient
  • Forklift Operator Certificate
  • 3.7 GPA

Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to follow instructions and pay close attention to detail
  • Effective communicator while being professional and working as part of a team
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
  • Knowledge of basic tools, valves, pumps, and equipment related to Process Technology and Instrumentation
  • Clear understanding of Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Area Manager - Premium Retail Services
09.2020 - 08.2022
Finance & Business Manager - Texas Marine
06.2019 - 09.2020
Store Manager/Operations Manager - Ashley Furniture Homestore
02.2017 - 06.2019
Sr. Lead Merchandiser - Conn's Home Plus
01.2007 - 12.2016
Lamar Institute of Technology - Associate of Applied Science, Process Technology

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