Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Learning German
Timeline
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Kimberly Stout

Rockford,il

Summary

Driven leader with extensive experience at Home Depot, excelling in operational planning and staff development. Demonstrated success in fostering teamwork, enhancing customer satisfaction, and streamlining processes for efficiency. Skilled in human resources and retail management, achieving significant improvements in employee performance and operational outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialties Department Head

Home Depot
06.2023 - Current
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and success.
  • Maintained organized inventory with accurate on-hands.

Service Desk Lead

Home Depot
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
  • Developed and implemented new processes to improve incident management and reduce resolution time.
  • Established effective communication channels between the service desk team and other departments, fostering collaboration and information sharing.

Service Desk Part-time Associate

Home Depot
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained.
  • Optimized departmental processes with the implementation of innovative strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.

Education

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
01.2019 -

Skills

    Operational planning

    Assignment Delegation

    Human Resources

    Strategies and goals

    Retail Management

    Flexible Schedule

    Training Coordination

    Staff Development

    Sales expertise

    Employee Management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through vendor communication.

Learning German

I am actively learning German as I have family in Austria. 

Timeline

Specialties Department Head

Home Depot
06.2023 - Current

Service Desk Lead

Home Depot
04.2022 - 06.2023

Service Desk Part-time Associate

Home Depot
04.2021 - 04.2022

Rock Valley College
01.2019 -
Kimberly Stout