Sharon Thigpen
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Results-oriented executive professional with history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Director
The Veterans Coalition of Coastal Georgia (VCCG) 501c3
03.2023 - Current
- As Chief Executive Director, I am responsible for aiding military families and veterans with daily necessities and resources.
- A local nonprofit, veteran and family organization. Our mission is to help the families of military and veterans.
Assistant Store Manager
The Hanes Outlet Store
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Responsible for the KPI tracking in the store, ensuring sales goals are met. Training new hires, delegating and executing tasks day by day, and ensuring the store operates smoothly.
- Collaborated with team to optimize inventory management and merchandising strategies.
- Implemented promotional displays, driving customer engagement and sales performance.
- Monitored sales metrics, identifying trends to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Developed staff schedules, balancing labor costs with business demands effectively.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Owner/Operator
Thigpen Designs, LLC.
- Design, make, and sell merchandise of skilled crafting. Including resign, shirts, magnets, jewelry, and refinishing and/or flipping furniture.
Store Manager
HanesBrands INC.
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Champion Outlet – Grand opening store manager, responsible for all aspects of store operation; including, sales, merchandising, floor design, KPI tracking, and shipment.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Assistant Store Operations Manager
HanesBrands
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for all store operations, including sales, paperwork, scheduling, and conference calls. Ensured daily tasks were completed to standard, and that store remained clean and fresh while ensuring customers were being assisted.
- Assisted in managing daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to policies.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to execute promotional campaigns that drove foot traffic into the store location.
- Supported store manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the retail space.
Property Manager and Director of Operations
Royal Inn
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Ran all aspects of the business, ensured all employees were on task and keeping the operation running smoothly. Performed audits daily, ensuring that all banking was correct.
- Oversaw financial operations, including budgeting and expense tracking for property management.
Asset Recovery and Floor Assistant
Fred Meyer’s
- Jointly responsible for customer service, register, and loss prevention aspects of daily store operations.
Assistant Manager and Front Desk Clerk
Towne Park Inn and Suites
- Performed daily audits to ensure that all cash and banking was correct. Actively directed house keeping and ensured customer satisfaction.
Assistant Kennel Manager
Riverview Animal Clinic
- Ensured that all animals in my care were groomed, fed, and exercised. Assisted vets with small tasks, such as the operations of a scrub tech.
Assistant Manager and Head of House Keeping
Hanceville Inn
- Managed a group of girls in regard to cleaning operations, while also actively ensuring guest satisfaction and assisting the manager with daily operations.
Direct Mail Advertising Manager
Mail South
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Ran all aspects of daily operations for the Direct Mail Advertising Department, including floor management, fork lift, audits, and personnel.
- Also ran ink jet printing, machine maintenance and operations, and quality control.
Machine Operator
Mail Fast
01.2000 - 12.2004
- Was able to run all machines in the plant, including fork lift driving, ink jet printer, and the inserters.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and adherence to safety standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety protocols, and best practices for operational efficiency.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Mail Sort
- Organized the processed mail based on destination.
Owner/Operator
S & J Cleaning
- A new construction based cleaning company, responsible for cleaning after the builders finished on property, and for cleaning between and after a property was shown.
Machine Operator
Bagby Gauge Stick
- Responsible for operating various saw equipment and making gauge sticks. Also conducted inspections and packaged products to ship.
Extrusion Line Lead Operator
Fiber South
- Ensured that the extrusion line area ran smoothly, while ensuring that all product was up to standard, and programming resin to go to filament. Further ran machine maintenance and ensured that the resin process was correctly fulfilled.
Machine Operator
Sterlite Technologies
- Operated a plastic injection molding machine, while ensuring that all products were up to standard.
Education
High School Diploma - Business
Wallace State College
Hanceville, ALParalegal
Southern Institute
Birmingham, ALVet Assistant
Penn Foster
OnlineSkills
- Payroll
- Budgeting
- Bank deposits
- Audits
- Accounting and book keeping
- Conflict Resolution
- People Management
- Paperwork
- Scheduling
- Customer relations and customer service
- Professional
- Shipping and Receiving
- Logistics
- Machine Operations
- Bill of lading
- Production
- Fork lift operator
- Assembly line
- Inventory control
- Quality control
- Sorting and picking and packing
- Paying companies/accounts payable
- Cash handling
- Merchandising
- Cleaning
- KPI tracking
- Business operations
- Charity
- Meetings
- Media
- Minute keeping
- Training
- Reboot certified/suicide analysis prevention
- Counting and mathematics
- Community engagement
Certification
- Conflict Resolution
- OSHA Safety training
- Allied Health
- Reboot/Suicide Prevention Awareness
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
The Hanes Outlet Store
11.2024 - 12.2025
Chief Executive Director
The Veterans Coalition of Coastal Georgia (VCCG) 501c3
03.2023 - Current
Store Manager
HanesBrands INC.
03.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Store Operations Manager
HanesBrands
03.2021 - 03.2022
Property Manager and Director of Operations
Royal Inn
06.2020 - 01.2021
Direct Mail Advertising Manager
Mail South
01.2005 - 01.2010
Machine Operator
Mail Fast
01.2000 - 12.2004
Owner/Operator
Thigpen Designs, LLC.
Assistant Manager and Front Desk Clerk
Towne Park Inn and Suites
Assistant Kennel Manager
Riverview Animal Clinic
Assistant Manager and Head of House Keeping
Hanceville Inn
Mail Sort
Owner/Operator
S & J Cleaning
Machine Operator
Bagby Gauge Stick
Extrusion Line Lead Operator
Fiber South
Paralegal
Southern Institute
Vet Assistant
Penn Foster
Asset Recovery and Floor Assistant
Fred Meyer’s
Machine Operator
Sterlite Technologies
High School Diploma - Business
Wallace State College