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Kimberley Hardin

Tunnel Hill,GA

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a background in customer service, problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and environments. Eager to leverage skills and passion for helping others in a Long Term Disability Benefits Specialist role. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies, and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Cold Point
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Caregiver

Own Business
10.2022 - 04.2024

    Provided support and all ADL's for mother during her fight with cancer.

    • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
    • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
    • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
    • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Administrative HR Assistant

Dalton Machinery & Surplus
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Energetic and self driven administrative assistant with demonstrated skills in building operational systems, executing administrative processes, while managing end to end business operations overseeing eBay store and marketing for new and used industrial equipment for sale.
  • Impeccable communication and presentation skills, analytical skills, and processing data in a timely maner in a fast pass environment. Managed complex projects while resolving problems utilizing sound judgment and initiative skills.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Maintained and scheduled complex calendars.
  • Efficiently delivered personnel information to management for speedy corrective action.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.

Medical Assistant

Chattanooga Family Practice
07.2011 - 08.2021
    • Worked with insurance as patient advocate for medication and test coverage
    • completed short and long term disability forms from patient records and doctor notes.
    • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
    • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
    • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
    • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
    • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
    • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
    • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
    • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
    • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
    • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Store Manager

Cold Point
08.2004 - 06.2011
    • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
    • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
    • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
    • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
    • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
    • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
    • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
    • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
    • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
    • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
    • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
    • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
    • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
    • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
    • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
    • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
    • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
    • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
    • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
    • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
    • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Medical Assistant

C-Worth Walk in Clinic
02.2002 - 10.2004
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Measured patient pulse oximetry.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
05.2006

Skills

  • Contract management, Short and long-term disability
  • Communication, Organization, Multitasking,
  • MS Office proficient
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Customer relations
  • Self-motivated, independent, plus with the ability to work efficiently with a team
  • Visionary problem solver
  • Promotional planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Open to change and eager to learn

Timeline

Store Manager

Cold Point
04.2024 - 04.2025

Caregiver

Own Business
10.2022 - 04.2024

Administrative HR Assistant

Dalton Machinery & Surplus
08.2021 - 10.2022

Medical Assistant

Chattanooga Family Practice
07.2011 - 08.2021

Store Manager

Cold Point
08.2004 - 06.2011

Medical Assistant

C-Worth Walk in Clinic
02.2002 - 10.2004

Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Dalton State College