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Kimberly McManus

Las Vegas

Summary

Results-driven Project Specialist II at Freedom Forever with a proven track record in optimizing project completion and enhancing team performance. Highly organized and adaptable, I excel in fostering open communication and mentoring teams to achieve goals efficiently. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences while prioritizing safety and quality.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Specialist II

Freedom Forever
Las Vegas
01.2022 - Current
  • Project Specialist- Develop strong relationships with sales reps, customers, and internal teams to drive projects to final completed.
  • Identify blockers or potential future blockers, flag process breakdowns, and communicate effectively to all parties involved with project.
  • Lead team when requested; execute action plan for team and close the loop with director
  • Scheduler for N Houston and S Houston- key role in pilot program of teams meetings every day with the branch to review projects/go backs/rain outs. Scheduling according to crew capabilities (Kw, mounting planes, pitch, roof type, batteries, distance to shop) to ensure maximum success.
  • Worked closely with branch managers, production managers, branch coordinators to ensure the crews were set up for success each day.

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart Store 1581
Las Vegas
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed OGP, Overnight Stockers with staff levels of 25-35 and two support managers to deliver optimum store presentation, full shelves, and minimal backstock.
  • Managed Staple Stock, DA, FID and Non-Con areas with staff levels of 15-30 associates to drive individual and team metrics.
  • Drive key performance indicators of cases per hour, trailers unloaded, appointment and drop LOS and PO processing percentage.
  • Coordinate with shipping, other receiving areas, and order filling to ensure timely, accurate movement of goods throughout the warehouse.
  • Prioritize receiving backlog to guarantee appointment dates and critical inbound unloads are on schedule.
  • Keep all staff fully utilized to promote high levels of productivity.
  • Directly supervise associates to develop, mentor and drive performance.
  • Ensure timely certifications and training objectives are met.
  • Ensure all processes are observed to reach a high level of safety.
  • Back up to support Area Operations Manager as needed.

Area Manager, Multiple Departments

Walmart Distribution 6019
Loveland
01.2011 - 01.2022

Optimized key performance indicators, including cases per hour and PO processing percentage.

Coordinated with shipping and receiving to ensure accurate, timely goods movement in the warehouse.

Prioritized receiving backlog for timely appointments and critical inbound unloads.

Maximized staff utilization to maintain high productivity levels.

Supervised associates to mentor and enhance performance.

Ensured timely compliance with certifications and training objectives.

Monitored processes to uphold a high standard of safety.

Supported Area Operations Manager as necessary.

Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Technician

Alaska Air National Guard
Anchorage
01.1994 - 01.2000
  • Maintained and repaired critical systems for operational readiness in air missions.
  • Conducted regular inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical operations effectively.
  • Monitored system performance and generated reports accordingly.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Avionics

Air Force Tech School
Biloxi, MS

Skills

  • Highly driven project support specialist dedicated to providing the best solar experience for customers and sales representatives
  • Open communication, attention to detail, and executing daily deliverables by setting high personal goals while maintaining excellent quality
  • Highly organized manager dedicated to team success through motivation of individuals to work toward team goals
  • Approachable leader that uses knowledge and sense of humor to continuously improve and mentor the team to run efficiently at the lowest cost possible
  • Self-motivated individual with exceptional ability to set goals and accomplish them in the expected time duration
  • Quickly adaptable and flexible to change while always placing ethics and safety at top priority

References

References available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Ranked Top Monthly Performer 6 times over the last 2 years.

Timeline

Project Specialist II

Freedom Forever
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Walmart Store 1581
01.2022 - 01.2023

Area Manager, Multiple Departments

Walmart Distribution 6019
01.2011 - 01.2022

Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Technician

Alaska Air National Guard
01.1994 - 01.2000

Some College (No Degree) - Avionics

Air Force Tech School
Kimberly McManus