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Kathleen Sims

Joliet,IL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate team builder with motivating, teaching and training for success being one's strongest qualities. Projects Coordinator skills well-known for multi-tasking in a high functioning environment successfully taking a project from the earliest stage to completion. Spearheading professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Projects Coordinator

Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented project plans to ensure successful execution.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed to complete project.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project progress and technical issues.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance while building morale with positive outlook.
  • Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.

Lead

Radial Warehouse
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring our team.
  • Directed and supervised team in time management and order filling development for our customers.
  • Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and quality of product.
  • Audited team performance daily.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and to foster proper completion of assigned duties.

Department Manager

Wal-Mart Supercenter
12.2002 - 03.2019
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands on sales floor and warehouse.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency. We are stronger together.
  • Worked actively with management team to create daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales plans based on sales trends.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction with setting some aggressive targets for employees to drive motivation see who rises to occasion.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce overflow of merchandise.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills and productivity.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Partnered with merchandising team to plan and execute floor moves, merchandise placement, and overall sales set-up.
  • Personally, developed new practice for notification merchandise placement that is being used today.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.

Inventory Control Specialist Lead

Walmart
12.2001 - 05.2002
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Completed daily counts of inventory in warehouse to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to better service customer.
  • Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring merchandise to desired areas.
  • Developed and implemented inventory management strategies for improved stock flow and availability to our customers.
  • Maintained safe and clean warehouse.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Maintaining FIFO First in First out with expiration date to decrease shrink.

Education

High School Diploma -

Joliet West Highschool
Joliet, IL
08.1999

Skills

  • Leadership and Development
  • Planning and Execution
  • Decision making - Problem solving
  • Delegation and follow up
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Empathy
  • Building morale
  • Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Inventory Management
  • Proactive

Timeline

Lead

Radial Warehouse
10.2021 - 01.2022

Special Projects Coordinator

Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2020 - 08.2022

Department Manager

Wal-Mart Supercenter
12.2002 - 03.2019

Inventory Control Specialist Lead

Walmart
12.2001 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Joliet West Highschool

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