Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Work Preference
Skills
Additional Information
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Kimberly Howell
Open To Work

Kimberly Howell

Merchandiser
Valdosta,GA

Summary

Seasoned Store Manager specializing in management of retail locations. Polished professional skilled at training employees on exceptional customer service etiquette and sales techniques. Gifted in overseeing all facets of customer-facing and back-end operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Rainbow Shops
Valdosta, Ga
01.2026 - Current
  • Supervised daily store operations and managed inventory levels.
  • Trained and developed staff on customer service and sales techniques.
  • Implemented promotional displays to attract customer attention.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures during transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively to maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Coordinated staff schedules to align with peak shopping hours.
  • Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and improve product placement.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.

Area Supervisor

Kohls Department Store
Valdosta, Georgia
10.2020 - 01.2026
  • Managed inventory control processes to minimize stock discrepancies and optimize product availability.
  • Directed daily operations to ensure efficiency and maintain high standards of store presentation.
  • Coordinated team efforts to enhance customer engagement and improve overall shopping experiences.

Lead merch supervisor

JC Penney Stores
Valdosta, GA
11.2017 - 10.2020
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency and workflow.
  • Facilitated performance evaluations to identify employee strengths and development needs.

Sales Associate

JCPenney
Valdosta, GA
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Assisted customers in locating merchandise and understanding product features.
  • Maintained organized sales floor by restocking items and arranging displays.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding product availability and store policies.

Education

Hamilton County High School
Jasper, FL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer engagement
  • Team leadership

Additional Information

REFERENCES

Michelle Washington (407)955-7715 Former manager

Shatoria Johnson (229)356-7221 Former manager

Dalphine Mack (229)251-7704 Former co worker

Judiyah Alford (229)305-6511 Former co worker

Timeline

Store Manager

Rainbow Shops
01.2026 - Current

Area Supervisor

Kohls Department Store
10.2020 - 01.2026

Lead merch supervisor

JC Penney Stores
11.2017 - 10.2020

Sales Associate

JCPenney
10.2014 - 10.2017

Hamilton County High School
Kimberly HowellMerchandiser