Work History
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Scott Thrift

Scott Thrift

Maize,KS

Work History

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed team of three assistant managers and six associates.
  • Managed daily operations and maintained a clean and safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Traveled to various underperforming stores to streamline processes and mentor development.
  • Hired, onboarded and trained new staff. Managed discipline and terminations.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies by regularly reviewing store procedures in my store and others, and taking corrective measures when necessary.

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree
Valley Center, KS
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily and counseling staff on performance.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Coordinator of Paras

USD 266 Transportation Departemnt
Maize, KS
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated a team of over thirty transportation paraprofessionals.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere.
  • Trained new and existing staff on safety procedures and new equipment.
  • Worked closely with staff and parents of special needs students to ensure everyone's needs were met.

Bus Driver

USD 266 Transportation Department
Maize, KS
08.2017 - 09.2022
  • Kept bus interiors clean to provide comfortable and safe passenger environments.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules maintaining perfect safety record.
  • Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
  • Received excellent parent reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
  • Voted Driver of the Month twice.

Education

Communications - Oral Communication

Bethel College
North Newton, KS
05.1992

Timeline

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar Tree
09.2022 - 06.2023

Coordinator of Paras

USD 266 Transportation Departemnt
12.2021 - 09.2022

Bus Driver

USD 266 Transportation Department
08.2017 - 09.2022

Communications - Oral Communication

Bethel College
Scott Thrift