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Lynda Briggs

Canton,GA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, healthy work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drug GM Merchandising Associate

Kroger
09.2017 - Current
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Primarily responsible for managing all inventories and merchandise within store
  • Implement store merchandising plans and follow store standards
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help when completing daily tasks

Deputy Sheriff

Cherokee County
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
  • Processing information received from patrol deputies on incoming individuals entering the jail after being arrested
  • Supervising inmates and their visitors during visitation hours.
  • Enforcement of all policies and procedures including training on safety emergency response protocal


Site Supervisor

Allied Barton Security
03.2004 - 11.2008
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
  • Communicated with property management, building engineers, and security headquarters on a daily basis
  • Conducted monthly on site meetings with headquarters and staff to introduce new strategies and techniques to maximize employee performances and maintain a healthy work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Human Services

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2024

Associates Degree of the Arts - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
2006

High School Diploma -

Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
01.2000

Skills

  • Sales optimization for increased profit margins
  • Staff training
  • Exceeded performance goals
  • Mentoring team members to work to full potential
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Policy Enforcement and company safety procedures

Volunteer Work


CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate - 02/2023- Present

  • Volunteering as a CASA for the Children's Haven in Canton, Georgia. As a CASA you advocate for the best interest of the child(ren) currently in the foster care system regarding their mental health, medical and dental, education, and day to day necessities.

Certification

Mandated Reporter Training and Certificate - Presented on 02/14/2023


Darkness to Light Training and Certificate - Presented on 02/16/2023

Internship

 Bartow County DFCS - Summer Semester 2023 at Kennesaw State University

  • Shadowed an Child Protective Worker (CPS) with investigations, assessments, and interventions regarding cases of children who are at risk or currently experiencing neglect, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.

Timeline

Drug GM Merchandising Associate

Kroger
09.2017 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Cherokee County
08.2016 - 06.2017

Site Supervisor

Allied Barton Security
03.2004 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Social Science - Human Services

Kennesaw State University

Associates Degree of the Arts - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage

High School Diploma -

Glenbard South High School

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