Kathleen Barefield
Louisville, Kentucky 40228
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Summary of qualification; Experienced in business management, budget preparation, financial
analysis and management, profit and loss responsibility, sales and sales
forecasting, strategic planning, customer service, employee and Management supervision
development, marketing, merchandising, vendor relations, and related
administrative duties. Well-developed communication skills demonstrated through successful interaction with customers and staff, production of detailed written sales and budget reports, projections. Ability to, establish and maintain professional relationships. Training and Development, of upper level management, store level management, associates.
Special Training Certifications First Aid CPR/AED/BBP, Ladder Safety, OSHA 10, Industrial Truck Operator, Areal Lift, Electrical Safety, Hand Power Tool Safety.
Preparing surfaces (scraping, sanding, priming), applying paint using various methods (brush, roller, spray), mixing and matching colors, maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean and safe work environment, interacting with clients, and meeting deadlines.
• Outstanding organization skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Service-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Computer Skills
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
7 years Experience, Regional Operations Manager
8 years Experience, District Manager Retail Management
7 years Experience, Human Resources
10 years professional painter
5 years as lead or supervisor commercial and residential painting
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company Name:
Barefield Electric and Paint
Louisville KY
Regional Operation Manager
May 2013 to present
Budgets, P&L’s, Job estimating, billing and collections, approving contracts, customer service calls, Human Resources recruiting and hiring, orientations, safety programs, including state and federal guidelines, payroll, inventory control
commercial and residential projects, ensuring high-quality paint finishes on various surfaces, including walls, ceilings, trim, and exteriors.Prepared surfaces by scraping, sanding, patching, and priming to achieve a smooth surface, paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment, consistently delivering precise and even coverage.Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols
Company Name:
U of L Peace Hospital
Louisville KY
November 2019 to December 2024
Engineering Department
Preparing surfaces (scraping, sanding, priming), applying paint using various methods (brush, roller, spray), mixing and matching colors, maintaining equipment, ensuring a clean and safe work environment, interacting with clients, and
Company Name:
Shine Electrical Group
Richardson, TX
HR, Job Generalist
April 2006
May 2013
Work Description: Recruiting, training, payroll, scheduling, safety training, Inventory control.
Company Name:
Deals Nothing Over a Dollar
Louisville, KY
District Manager
April 2002
April 2006
Work Description:
Operational controls, budgets,
P & L's, 10 Stores 3 states market, recruiting, hiring, training, merchandising, customer service
Company Name:
WAL-MART
Bentonville, AR.
District Manager specialty Divisions North and South Carolina
Aug. 1992
April 1999
Budgets, P&L’s, Recruiting and hiring
Inventory control, Sales, Supervision of store associate, Customer service
Setup Supervisor: Coordinating Management and 500+ Associate in setting fixture and new merchandise, moving merchandise from existing store, Install Computers and cash registers,
Move all existing computers files, Training Management and coordinating all training for existing associate and new associate, fund raising, Grand Opening plans