Sally Thomas
Bentonville, Arkansas
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Objective
An ambitious and hardworking individual with a commitment to detail and a strong sense of urgency, seeking a position in a mass retail environment with opportunity for growth and advancement.
Summary of Skills and Abilities
• Fast learner, able to gain knowledge of new things and provide immediate results
• Aware and astute to the needs of the Company
• Articulate communicator, skilled in building solid relationships
• Diligent and very organized
• Extremely detail oriented and multi-tasked
• Self motivator
• Diplomatic and tactful when dealing with all matters
• Dependable, tenacious, and trustworthy
• Treat others with respect
Education
John Brown University – Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management, Graduated: May 2006
Northwest Arkansas Community College Iowa Central Community College American Institute of Banking
Classes with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – Sam M. Walton Development Center: Dale Carnegie, Managing Diversity and Inclusion, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint (many other various classes.)
Professional Experience
Elizabeth Arden March, 2008 – Present
*Please do not contact current employer for a reference
Sales Service Coordinator
Bentonville, Arkansas
• Conduct analysis to drive orders and revenue generating activities
• Responsible for new item creation; including form 33’s, WERCS processing, development of stock codes-internal item level set up, UPC-set up and maintenance, EA/WM item file maintenance, pricing, and cross referencing/linking items
• Completion of ad-hoc reports/projects as needed by Sales VP
• Maintain relationships/point of contact with internal associates in addition to buying offices
GMM Assistant 2005 – March, 2008
Sam’s Club
Bentonville, Arkansas
• Project management, execute deadlines
• FYE budgeting and balance journal
• High level of confidentiality
• Maintain GMM calendar
• Oversee organizational processes for improvement
• Schedule meetings and travel needs
DMM Assistant 2002 – 2005
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, Arkansas
• Handle multi-task and many top priority items at once
• Maintain DMM calendar & coordination of team calendar
• Able to adjust to changes in priorities
• Schedule meetings and travel needs
• Balance journal, maintain budget
• Strong team player
Legislative Assistant 2000 - 2002
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Bentonville, Arkansas
• Analyze and track legislation, complete needed correspondence
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
• Prepare model legislation, talking points, and position statements
• Handle multi-task and many top priority items at once
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls
Head Teller/Operations Assistant 1988 - 2000
First Western Bank
Rogers, Arkansas
• Managed and supervised four tellers in daily activities
• Vault teller and back up teller as needed
• Balanced several general ledger and bank accounts
• Opened new accounts
• Worked on special reports as needed
References Provided Upon Request