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Tanika Thompkins

Brundidge,AL

Summary

Results-driven Area Manager accustomed to overseeing operations with strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding group objectives through employee training, motivation and performance management. Working knowledge of optimal practices and safety behaviors for the area. Very successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering associates with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 5 years of management performance. Proficient is using Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification to improve the quality of project management and leadership.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Meat and Produce Area Manager

Walmart Distribution Center
04.2018 - Current
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Ensuring all associates perform duties safely
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Central Receiving Office teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Directed workforce planning, associate retention and exceptional customer service.
  • Conducted mini training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase productivity.
  • Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for my associates.
  • Improved process efficiency by enforcing new processes and correcting poor work habits.
  • Evaluated production levels and quality standards to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.

Dry Shipping Area Manager

Walmart Distribution Center
07.2021 - 10.2023
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Ensuring all associates perform duties safely
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance and other teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Improved process efficiency by enforcing new methods and correcting poor work habits.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment our associate.
  • Evaluated production levels and quality standards to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
  • PATH TO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM- responsible for developing associates into leaders within our company by teaching classes that directly involves each member, where 5 out of 8 associates got promoted.

Liftdriver

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2008 - 04.2018
  • Responsible for ensuring freight was replenished to correct slot so that value creators could properly do their job.
  • LOADER-responsible for loading trailers properly to ensure stores received filled orders on time and successfully worked within tight deadlines in a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • DESKRUNNER-responsible for overseeing daily activities of associates.
  • YARDCHECKER-registering every trailer gated in to ensure it contains specific items.
  • UNLOADER- responsible for properly unloading freight in an efficient and timely manner.
  • HAULER- ensuring freight is taken to correct slots to be put away.

Education

Certificate - People And Business Leadership

Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE
09.2023

Certification - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Six Sigma Global Institute
Boston, MA
06.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Enterprise Ozark Community College
Enterprise, AL

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management

Troy University
Troy, Al

No Degree - Accounting

Wallace Community College
Eufaula, Al

Skills

  • Area management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Business development and planning
  • Controlling costs
  • Goals and performance
  • Staff Management
  • Operations
  • Safety
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Quality Control
  • Change Management
  • Time Management
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Productivity Performance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Lean six Sigma Green Belt

Accomplishments


  • As an hourly associate, I was awarded Associate of the Month several times along with other commendations and awards.
  • As an Area Manager, my evaluations includes Meets and Exceeds expectations as well as Role Model.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 people, which includes an Asset Protection manager as well as the Central Receiving Office manager in the development of our Hurricane Preparedness Project.


Timeline

Dry Shipping Area Manager

Walmart Distribution Center
07.2021 - 10.2023

Meat and Produce Area Manager

Walmart Distribution Center
04.2018 - Current

Liftdriver

Walmart Distribution Center
01.2008 - 04.2018

Certificate - People And Business Leadership

Bellevue University

Certification - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Six Sigma Global Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting

Enterprise Ozark Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Management

Troy University

No Degree - Accounting

Wallace Community College
Tanika Thompkins