Kimberly Avery
Clayton, NC *****
***.*******@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Data Entry
Charles River Laboratories-Morrisville, NC
August 2021 to April 2025
Being employed with Charles River Laboratories as a level II Data Entry, I verified and entered data as well as clinical observations for animal research/discovery. While in this position, I mastered such programs as Microsoft Excel and Adobe. Being a part of the data team, I have maintained data integrity to ensure our clients receive accurate and precise information. I also maintained the front desk, assisted with visitors in the building and participated in the sites social and sustainability committees. Apparel Lead
DICK'S Sporting Goods-Garner, NC
May 2020 to August 2021
Duties as apparel lead at Dicks Sporting Goods included, excellent customer service, working on planograms/resets and making sure shipments are completed on time. Private Contractor
Collective Goods-Kalamazoo, MI
September 2016 to April 2020
While working as a private contractor for Collective Goods, I would set up flash sales at various locations including hospitals, and places of large employment as a way of fundraising. Businesses' would receive a 10% to 20% rebate from the sale to use at their discretion. I was in control of inventory, visual merchandising, and expanding my business.
Visual Merchandiser
Archrival-Lincoln, NE
August 2015 to June 2016
While working at Archrival, I was a brand ambassador for adidas products. I worked for Dick's Sporting Goods stores as an adidas
representative to sell products and as a visual merchandiser. My duties were to sell all adidas products including footwear, apparel, soccer and baseball equipment, as well as other accessories. During my tenure with the company, we traveled extensively to adidas headquarters in Portland, Oregon, as well as Chicago, Illinois for training in new product, sales tactics and marketing perspectives. I developed great relationships with store management and associates and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working for the company.
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear-Portage, MI
2014 to August 2015
Duties entailed in providing excellent customer service and managing a small team of four people. I was also in charge of ordering supplies and holiday resets. I left the company due to a new opportunity with Archrival.
Baker
Sarkozy Bakery-Kalamazoo, MI
January 2008 to June 2009
Sarkozy Bakery was a great experience and allowed me to fulfill my passion for baking. I was under a small crew of four and, we scratch baked everything from sweet to savory pastries, traditional holiday treats, and breads. Daily tasks included baking, customer service, barista, and delivering products to local businesses. I thoroughly enjoyed the position and continue to use the skills acquired personally and professionally.
Education
Fine Arts (BA)
Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo, MI
January 2002 to December 2005
Skills
• POS
• Sales (10+ years)
• Communication skills
• Analysis skills (4 years)
• Adobe Illustrator (4 years)
• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• Office experience (4 years)
• Store management
• Data Entry (4 years)
• Merchandising (10+ years)
• Assistant Manager Experience (4 years)
• Planograms (10+ years)
• Attention to detail (10+ years)
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Organizational skills (10+ years)
• Branding (10+ years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
• Typing (10+ years)
• Administrative experience
• Microsoft PowerPoint (4 years)
• Computer skills (10+ years)
• Supervising experience
• Selling (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• Store Management Experience (4 years)
• Time management (10+ years)
• Display (10+ years)
• Retail Management (8 years)
• Management
• Team Management (8 years)
• Microsoft Excel (8 years)
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License