KERRI SUE DYE, a-PHR, a-PHR-CA
HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) GENERALIST
Sacramento, CA 707-***-**** ***********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/kerri-dye-910192aa/
Dynamic human resources (HR) and training professional offering 30+ years of experience leading key growth initiatives within the big box retail, quick service restaurant, and construction industries. Known as an expert in delivering innovative, reliable, cost-saving solutions and staffing strategies that drive business growth and improve employee engagement in a fast-paced environment. An analytical, committed, and hands-on self-starter with a proven track record reflecting strong leadership experience that builds and leads motivated teams. Highly praised for work ethic, integrity, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, problem-solving and outstanding communication skills, and successful delivery of work.
CORE COMPETENCIES
●Talent Acquisition
●Team Building
●Customer Service
●Staff Recruitment
●Interviewing
●Benefit Administration
●Record Maintenance
●Strategic Direction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Starbucks Coffee Company April 2006 – Present
RETAIL STORE MANAGER Sacramento, CA
●Hire, train, and supervise 250 retail staff including baristas, shift, store managers, and assistant store managers across 20+ stores worth $15K+ in weekly revenue.
●Coach and mentor 400 partners through feedback and inspiring professional development.
●Direct purchasing, inventory control, merchandising, and distribution for 1.5M product SKUs.
●Manage store performance and implement process improvements to optimize productivity, earning Store Manager of the Quarter Award five times.
●Lead new company programs including Evenings Program, training 12 locations on processes and procedures.
TRAINING STORE MANAGER (2008 – 2017)
●Selected through store key performance measures to lead planning, communications, development, and culture and achieve targeted objectives.
MULTI STORE MANAGER (2007 – 2018)
●Managed 4 locations in the downtown Sacramento area, overseeing all aspects of daily operations from recruitment and staffing to training and period planning.
●Mentored 2 external hire Store Managers and completed performance development plans twice per year.
Altec Industries May 2005 – April 2006
WELDER/FABRICATOR Dixon, CA
●Led Safety & Security Team of 8 responsible for identifying training gaps and creating plans to reduce accidents.
Jamba Juice January 2001 – April 2005
GENERAL MANAGER Fairfield, CA
●Hired and trained 150+ full and part-time employees at 5 locations, increasing sales by 8%+ year over year and customer service score to 90%+.
●Established, enforced, and updated training plans and food safety policies across 14 stores to keep business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
●Hired and trained 35 employees including 4 General Managers to start a new store in Vacaville, CA, resulting in $36K revenue increase per week.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONS MANAGER, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. July 1999 – January 2001
FIELD MANAGER/WELDER, Ray’s Welding June 1996 – December 2004
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS - English Literature, California State University - Sacramento
CERTIFICATIONS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES (a-PHR), HR Certification Institute (HRCI) 2019
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES - CALIFORNIA (a-PHR-CA), HRCI 2019