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Work History
Education
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EXPERIENCE
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THOMAS SEKULA

Summerville,SC

Summary

A results-driven management professional with strong background in overseeing departmental functions and driving team success. Known for fostering collaborative work environments and adapting to evolving business needs. Possesses excellent leadership and organizational skills, ensuring consistent achievement of departmental goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Frontier Logistics
01.2020 - 10.2024
  • Successfully broken the company's production record
  • Heavy Machinery Operation - Forklift, Scissor lift, Cherry picker, Rail King Track Mobile
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving
  • Bag Line Operator

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.

Salary Department Manager

Steinmart
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.

Front End Supervisor

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations through regular audits of cash registers, transaction records, and employee behaviors on duty.
  • Coached and mentored team members for better performance, leading to higher levels of productivity and job satisfaction.

Department Assistant Manager

Walmart
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Ensured data confidentiality with strict adherence to company policies regarding sensitive information handling.
  • Maintained departmental personnel records and recorded adjustments and additions to keep updated files.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate cross-functional projects for improved results.
  • Maintained accurate records and databases, contributing to an organized department environment.
  • Aided in streamlining project workflows through meticulous organization leading to faster completion rates.
  • Served as a liaison between the department head and other staff members by relaying important messages accurately and promptly.
  • Monitored inventory of departmental supplies and replenished items to enable normal operations.
  • Typed and distributed correspondence to internal and external partners to maintain good communications flow.
  • Contributed to budget planning by monitoring expenses and making recommendations for cost reductions where possible.
  • Delivered regular updates on department progress through well-prepared presentations and reports, keeping higher-ups informed of ongoing activities.

Education

College of Charleston

National Vocational Technological

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Trident Technical College

Walmart University
01.2005

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Student Leadership University
01.2002

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making / troubleshooting
  • Relationship building and management
  • Workplace safety awareness
  • Excel/Google Sheets/Word
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Workflow coordination
  • Task delegation
  • Employee scheduling
  • Order processing
  • Process improvement
  • Proficiency with POS systems
  • Driven/Motivated
  • Interviewing/Hiring
  • Supply and inventory management
  • Creating POs
  • Reading shipping and receiving paperwork

EXPERIENCE

  • Oversaw a staff of thirty or more people who processed, maintained, and arranged hundreds of goods or consumables.
  • Led staff members who performed customer service, inventory management, cash receipt reconciliation, and sales.
  • Instructed and trained individual workers in the use of walker stackers, forklifts, and computer systems.
  • Developed strategies and processes to boost sales, open up new markets and profit margins, and advance business in consultation with company representatives.
  • Reliable and adept at maintaining financial accuracy while opening and closing business locations.
  • Train FLOs and Rail Crew on moving rail cars and coordinating with operators on packaging schedule.
  • Contacted customers by phone, email, and in person to provide information about products, supplies, or services, to take or enter orders, to cancel accounts, or to obtain complaint details.
  • Checked to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
  • Planned and coordinated advertising campaigns and sales promotions, as well as creating merchandise displays and advertising copy.
  • Planned and directed staffing, training, and performance evaluations
  • Implemented and established department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Enforced safety, health, and security rules.
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated personnel in sales or marketing roles, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
  • Planned budgets and authorized payments
  • Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers received satisfactory service and quality goods.

Timeline

Production Manager

Frontier Logistics
01.2020 - 10.2024

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
01.2018 - 01.2020

Salary Department Manager

Steinmart
01.2013 - 12.2015

Front End Supervisor

Bed Bath and Beyond
01.2009 - 01.2013

Department Assistant Manager

Walmart
01.2003 - 01.2008

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Trident Technical College

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Student Leadership University

College of Charleston

National Vocational Technological

Walmart University
THOMAS SEKULA