Willie Thomas
Objective
To obtain a Supervisor/Management position that will allow
me to utilize my social skills and personal knowledge
through work experience and also allow the opportunity for
future advancement within the company.
Experience
2009 - Present Home Depot
Enfield, CT Department Supervisor
. Responsible for running the day-to-day operations in the
Plumbing dept until 12/2009 Lumber/Building
materials/Millwork dept until 6/2010 and now Hardware
department Employee Scheduling,Reviews,Coaching to
achieve store metrics and objectives on web-based training
and sales
. Implementing key store communications on monthly execution
plans on product placement, product knowledge and
delegating tasks to employees as needed to meet gross
margin, planned sales
. Responsible for Communication with other Home Depot stores
and associates, Vendor communication, product ordering,
shipment tracking, and store to store transfers.
. Job performance tracking on customer service, store safety,
and store cleanliness
2008-2009 HGA\Quest Massachusetts
District Manager
. Responsible for the maintenance of four departments within
seven Home Depots
. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of seven
employees, payroll, administrative tasks, safety awareness
through coaching ensuring associates followed company, and
in store safety guidelines, product knowledge training,
. Close contact with store managers and associates,
concentrating on working as one team, for vital store
resets, special projects, bay set integrity, and special
product\store events communicating with the store about
reset dates pre and post visits
. Responsible for ordering product signage, and store
fixtures
. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment with high
expectations on customer service
2004-2008 HGA\Quest Manchester, CT
Merchandiser\Vendor
. Ability to build strong relationships with store managers
and associates, enabling proper communication for store
resets, special projects, and bay set integrity.
. Data entry knowledge through PDA, store computer, and
personal PC requirements\ store mobile carts
. Ability to work independently while multitasking, and
executing proper store safety, always a team player
. Ability to read Plan-O-Grams to execute new product cut ins
along with proper setup and placement of displays
2000-2003 T.E.P Alternative School East Hartford, CT
Behavioral Manager\Paraprofessional
. Making rational decisions on behavioral management and
treatment to dysfunctional and mentally autistic children
. Utilizing social skills to tutor students in an alternative
school environment
. Implementing vital social and life skills in preparation
for mainstream society and public schools
1996-1999 Pool Centre Inc. Middlefield, CT
Sales Representative\Assistant Manager
. Direct department sales force, cash control, customer
service
. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
. Data entry through computer, entering payroll information,
calling contacts and reps for service times
Training/Awards
. Backup Cashier Certified
. Forklift Certified/pallet jack/electric ladder
. Received 7 customer service badges for outstanding customer
service and dedication
. Received customer service award during store meeting for
best example of customer service
. Received award for Department supervisor of the month in
2009
Education
Physical Therapy Aide-Certificate Educational
Training Inc.
Wethersfield, CT
Social Service-major Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT (returning student)
References
. References available upon request
64 Parkwest Dr. Vernon, CT. 06066
Phone: 860-***-****
Email: ************@*******.***