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Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer at Ocean Isle Restore under the Alternate Light Duty Program
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Kimberly Barnett

Little River,SC

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in operations management and customer service. Known for effective communication and team leadership, successfully optimizing workflows and driving efficiency across various sectors.

Overview

1998
1998
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Regional Truck Driver

ABCO Transpotation
Ocala, FL
2023 - 2026
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state transportation regulations and safety standards.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify vehicle functionality.
  • Communicated with dispatchers to give updates on delivery.
  • Managed E-log of hours worked, miles driven, and cargo details per DOT requirements.

Professional Long Haul Truck Driver

Inman Trucking
Leland, NC
2018 - 2022
  • Same Skills as previous position
  • Route - North Carolina, California, Maryland to North Carolina

Business Owner

Property Management, Residential Cleaning Service, Commercial Loan Broker, and Consignment Store
Denver, NC
2008 - 2018
  • Private Property Management included taking care of second homes, doing whatever was needed by owners when not in town. Entailed being there for construction, checking on alarms, inspecting homes after storms, preparing homes for their visits (groceries, beverages, beds).
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, consignment payout, store layout and marketing.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing any concerns or questions from clients promptly and professionally.

Long Haul Truck Driver, Lease Driver

Cargo Transporters, Prime, Barr Nunn
NC, MO And IA
2000 - 2008

Same as previous Truck Driving positions

Office Manager

Accuduct/Seattle WA
Salem, VA
1997 - 2000
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Handled all shipping contracts and receiving for Plant Operations.
  • Payroll, explanation of benefits packages to new personnel
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.

Banking Operations

NationsBank
Roanoke, VA And Greensboro, NC
01.1989 - 06.1997
  • Streamlined banking operations by implementing new procedures and optimizing workflow.
  • Discounting Dealer FInance Contracts and following through until collateral secured.
  • Monthly Reports.
  • Administrative support to Region Executive.
  • Federally Documented Vessels.
  • Asset Remarketing Coordinator.
  • Managing department of up to 20 Employees.

Store Manager

Cato Fashions
Vinton, VA And Martinsville, VA
1983 - 1988
  • Managed daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored staff on customer service excellence and sales techniques.
  • Developed merchandising strategies that enhanced product visibility and appeal.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing shrinkage through effective training.
  • Led team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and performance feedback.
  • Collaborated with corporate teams on promotional initiatives to drive foot traffic.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Credit cards approvals and collections.

Education

High School Diploma -

John D. Bassett High School
Bassett, VA

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Staff management
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Policy implementation
  • Schedule preparation
  • Marketing

Volunteer at Ocean Isle Restore under the Alternate Light Duty Program

Volunteering at the Restore from October 2025 to April 2026 has given me insight behind the scenes of what it takes to combine staff and volunteers from all walks of life into a great team. It was a wonderful experience and I look forward to hopefully becoming part of that team again.

Timeline

Banking Operations

NationsBank
01.1989 - 06.1997

Professional Regional Truck Driver

ABCO Transpotation
2023 - 2026

Professional Long Haul Truck Driver

Inman Trucking
2018 - 2022

Business Owner

Property Management, Residential Cleaning Service, Commercial Loan Broker, and Consignment Store
2008 - 2018

Long Haul Truck Driver, Lease Driver

Cargo Transporters, Prime, Barr Nunn
2000 - 2008

Office Manager

Accuduct/Seattle WA
1997 - 2000

Store Manager

Cato Fashions
1983 - 1988

High School Diploma -

John D. Bassett High School

No Degree - Accounting And Finance

Patrick Henry Community College