Troy Jackson
McKinney, TX
972-***-**** **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Operations professional with 20+ years of experience supporting high-volume corporate environments across marketing, e-commerce, and production. Expertise in workflow coordination, operational reporting, logistics, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage complex processes, improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and support leadership in fast-paced settings. CORE SKILLS
Operations Management
Workflow Coordination
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Production Scheduling
Inventory & Sample Tracking
Operational Reporting (Excel)
Logistics Coordination
Process Improvement
Compliance & Quality Control
Project Support
Vendor Coordination
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JCPenney Corporate — Plano, TX
Marketing Sr. Specialist Lead
January 2015 – January 2026 (Role impacted by company restructuring)
Served as operational liaison between Marketing, E-commerce, Studio, Merchandising, and external vendors, supporting end-to-end workflow execution
Managed operational requests from intake through completion, ensuring timelines, accuracy, and business requirements were met
Coordinated studio production schedules and resource allocation for high-volume e-commerce photography
Produced tracking reports in Excel to monitor workflow status, inventory accuracy, and production readiness for leadership
Oversaw intake, tracking, and distribution of product samples from domestic and international suppliers
Identified process gaps and implemented workflow improvements that increased efficiency and reduced delays
Acted as subject matter expert for operational processes, supporting teams with documentation, guidance, and issue resolution
Coordinated courier logistics to ensure timely and secure transfer of assets between facilities
Partnered with merchant teams on donation and compliance initiatives for out-of-season inventory Photo Studio Internet Specialist
January 2011 – January 2015
Supported e-commerce operations by coordinating photography workflows and production schedules
Managed product data input, validation, and quality control to ensure accurate online merchandising
Tracked sample movement between departments to maintain operational visibility
Provided operational reporting and issue resolution support to leadership Sample Room Supervisor
January 2005 – January 2011
Supervised daily sample room operations, including receipt, tracking, and distribution of product samples
Managed shipping operations to multiple studios, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
Served as primary contact for Buying divisions, providing status updates and resolving discrepancies
Maintained process documentation to support consistency and efficiency Sample Clerk
May 2000 – January 2005
Processed and tracked incoming samples to maintain accurate inventory records
Coordinated sample distribution based on marketing and e-commerce needs
Ensured timely return and reconciliation of samples post-production Stock Clerk
January 1999 – May 2000
Managed post-production logistics, inspecting and redistributing returned samples
Ensured product accuracy and condition compliance prior to merchant returns ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Warehouse Lead — Service Merchandise Department Stores (1996–1999) Package Handler — UPS (1998–1999)
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype
ShotFlow, Workhorse
Internet Research & Reporting Tools
ACHIEVEMENTS
Chairman’s Coin Recipient — JCPenney (2017)
Associate of the Quarter — JCPenney (2005, 2015)