Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Reid Zimmerman

Eugene,OR

Summary

Seasoned Manager and Technical Director at Capella Market, I excelled in tool development and project management. Successfully transformed department culture, achieving a historic low in turnover rates. Demonstrates expertise in customer service and department planning alongside Networking and cybersecurity. Aiming to leverage leadership skills and technical knowledge to drive innovation and efficiency in my future carreer.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Technical Director

Capella Market
Eugene, OR
01.2023 - Current

Technical Duties and Tasks

  • Oversaw components of the point of sale system and maintained network infrastructure.
  • Facilitated the store's transition to SOC 2 compliance.
  • Developed tools to analyze the financial health of departments.
  • Developed predictive tools to enhance accuracy in product sales forecasting and ordering.
  • Developed a dynamic attendance tracker to streamline employee attendance monitoring.
  • Integrated AI solutions with store's social media platforms.
  • Conducted comprehensive gap analysis to identify and address store security needs.

Managerial and Leadership Duties and Tasks

  • Boosted revenue by over 15% during the 2024-2025 Fiscal year.
  • Reduced labor costs while increasing employee wages.
  • Transformed department culture, resulting in a historic low turnover rate.
  • Managed the hiring and termination processes for employees.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Managed product selection, ordering, inventory, receiving, and display.
  • Surpassed all financial targets established by ownership.
  • Navigated multiple challenges including staff injuries, product shortages, and inter-staff conflict.
  • Entrusted with security access and keys to manage store opening and closing.

Director of Operations / Director of Sales /Automated Logistical Specialist

Planet Verde
Eugene, OR
06.2019 - 01.2023

Technical Tasks and Duties

  • .Oversaw the management of network and computer infrastructure.
  • Utilized logistics software to streamline delivery routes and improve operational support.
  • Implemented backup and redundancy policies to ensure operational continuity.
  • Developed tools to integrate incompatible software, enhancing inventory management and financial reporting.

Operational and Sale Duties and tasks

  • Organized and planned logistics and business strategy, leading to company profitability for the first time in over 5 years.
  • Managed client orders and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely fulfillment while maintaining a lean and agile inventory strategy to minimize waste and loss.
  • Managed vehicle fleet maintenance, maximizing uptime to avoid service interruptions.
  • Secured new sales by contacting and meeting with potential clients, creating and presenting competitive bids.

Ccess Management Analyst / Automation Programmer

Dickinson Finacial
Kansas City, MO
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Created and maintained user profiles for new hires.
  • Responsible for terminations and removal from network and banking systems.
  • Overhauled the entire automation process for on-boarding and off-boarding.
  • Expanded automation scope and wrote numerous scripts
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Technical Support Agent /Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

H&r Block Tax Svc
Kansas City, MO
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided technical support to H&R Block employees.
  • Responsible for learning and supporting the company's hardware and software systems.
  • Guided, trained, and supported fellow agents, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to company standards.
  • Utilized financial software to balance and correct store reports.
  • Utilized access management and security protocols before, during, and after all support sessions with employees.
  • Remotely assisted in server maintenance, firmware installation, and advanced technical support tasks.

Geek Squad Agent

Best Buy
Topeka , KS
05.2007 - 05.2009
  • Performed hardware and software diagnostics to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Provided exceptional customer support and facilitated sales of electronics.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs related to job duties or responsibilities.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Electronics

Washburn Technical Institute
Topeka, KS
05-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science Engineering

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Some College (No Degree) - Electronics

Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS

Skills

  • Infrastructure development
  • System troubleshooting, testing, and analysis
  • Technical support & analysis
  • Client service and support
  • Programming
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Proficient in Windows, Linux, Mac OS
  • Cybersecurity principles
  • Firewalls
  • TCP/IP protocol
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Network security

Affiliations

  • Video Game Developer
  • High School JV Soccer Captain
  • Art guild board member
  • Cofounder of KU chapter of ACM engineering organization
  • Avid Sports Fan and Fantasy Football enthusiast

Accomplishments

  • H&R Block Diamond award for Excellence in Support
  • Skills USA State Gold medalist in Extemporaneious Speech
  • Skills USA State Bronze medalist in Electronics
  • Promoted to highest available position at my last 3 jobs
  • Received a job offer after every job interview for which I was qualified as of January 22nd, 2025

Certification

  • Comptia 701 Security+ (As of Feb. 10th)
  • Washburn Institute of Technology Technical Certification in Electronics (2009)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, Technical Director

Capella Market
01.2023 - Current

Director of Operations / Director of Sales /Automated Logistical Specialist

Planet Verde
06.2019 - 01.2023

Ccess Management Analyst / Automation Programmer

Dickinson Finacial
06.2017 - 02.2018

Technical Support Agent /Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

H&r Block Tax Svc
09.2016 - 06.2017

Geek Squad Agent

Best Buy
05.2007 - 05.2009

Certificate of Technical Studies - Electronics

Washburn Technical Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science Engineering

University of Kansas

Some College (No Degree) - Electronics

Washburn University of Topeka
Reid Zimmerman