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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Kerson Pierre

Suffern,NY

Summary

With a proven track record at Walmart, I excel in staff management and maximizing profitability, demonstrating exceptional leadership and financial operations management. My expertise spans from recruitment to precision agriculture, underpinned by outstanding communication skills and a knack for fostering team growth and efficiency.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Lead Manager

Walmart
Teterboro, NJ
07.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for managing store operations, including customer service and sales staff.
  • Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the store when needed.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed monthly financial statements to identify potential cost savings opportunities.

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart
Suffern, NY
02.2007 - 07.2018
  • Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
  • Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Field Improvements Process Champion

Walmart
Suffern, NY
08.2013 - 10.2014
  • Provided guidance and coaching on best practices for continuous improvement activities within the organization.
  • Analyzed and documented existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending solutions.
  • Presented updates at executive level meetings regarding ongoing process improvement initiatives.
  • Implemented process improvements by developing change management strategies and training materials.
  • Increased efficiency through process evaluations and new process creation.

Supervisor

Walmart
Suffern, NY
11.2003 - 02.2007
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources.

Agronomist Assistant

Caribbean University
Montrouis, Haiti
05.1996 - 08.2003
  • Assisted agronomist with crop scouting and sampling of soil, tissue, and water.
  • Presented agronomic information at conferences and workshops.
  • Performed field experiments with different varieties of seeds, fertilizers, and pest control products.
  • Educated farmers and landowners on techniques to maximize plant growth and land use while preventing issues such as erosion.

Academic Coordinator/Science Teacher

Lavoisier-Rousseau-CUC Secondary School
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
08.1993 - 07.2003
  • Provided support to faculty members regarding teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and grading procedures.
  • Scheduled classes, assignments, tests, events, conferences. according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained records of student transcripts including test scores, grade point averages, withdrawals from courses and programs.
  • Developed and maintained program curriculum materials, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Developed and implemented academic curriculum to meet educational standards and objectives.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Organized after-school tutoring sessions for those needing extra help.

Education

Master of Science - Leadership

Alliance University
Nyack, NY
09-2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Alliance University
Nyack, NY
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science

Universite Caraibe
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
06-1999

Skills

  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Promotions coordination
  • Composting techniques
  • Yield optimization
  • Precision agriculture
  • Soil analysis
  • Soil conservation
  • Team building and leadership
  • Employee supervision and motivation
  • Staff management
  • Maximizing profitability
  • Financial operations management
  • Project management
  • Retail inventory management
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Leadership development

Affiliations

  • Senior Advisor for Men Choir at Rock Apostolic Church
  • Active Member Counselor of Mounties for the Suffern School District.
  • Singer and active RAC member.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • FEMA: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Inside Threats/Leadership and Influence/Decision Making and Problem Solving Certificates.
  • Advanced Study in Entomology Certificate from Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo/UASD at BANI-ENCOMBRE.
  • 2024 Certificate of Recognition for Great Parenting from Hon. Mayor Alan SIMON.
  • Excellent Parenting Award Certificate from Dr. Greg Agulon of American Clergy Leadership
  • Role Model Parent Certificate from Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
  • Perfect Attendance & Contributions Certificates from Rock Apostolic Church Inc. of Spring Valley, New York.
  • Certificates of Excellence for Leadership Skills, Sales, Profit, Inventory, Customer Service from Walmart Executive Officers.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Lead Manager

Walmart
07.2018 - Current

Field Improvements Process Champion

Walmart
08.2013 - 10.2014

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart
02.2007 - 07.2018

Supervisor

Walmart
11.2003 - 02.2007

Agronomist Assistant

Caribbean University
05.1996 - 08.2003

Academic Coordinator/Science Teacher

Lavoisier-Rousseau-CUC Secondary School
08.1993 - 07.2003

Master of Science - Leadership

Alliance University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Alliance University

Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science

Universite Caraibe

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