THOMAS ADAMS

Thomas adams

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location of THOMAS ADAMSYork, South Carolina, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Operations

  • Education

    • York comprehensive high school

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      Diploma business administration and management, general 3.9

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Junior Marshall Band Spanish Club

    • York technical college

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      Associate's degree accounting 3.9
  • Experience

    • Bi-lo

      Apr 1986 - Apr 1988
      Front end trainer

      Promoted to trainer. Duties included training all new hire cashiers.

    • Walmart

      Apr 1988 - Oct 2014

      Proactively managing budgets by controlling costs, complying with requirements, and assessing and modifying the budget based on fit with and impact of business strategic intitatives. Managing inventory flow processes to ensure merchandise is replenished and in-stock. Modeling and teaching others how to execute strategic intitiatives that drive customer experience. Developing and implementing programs that educate, enable and motivate associates to effectively perform their duties. Proudly promoted 2 Co managers to Store managers through targeted one on one dedicated training. Exceeded home office sales for new supercenter by $200K weekly. Market trainer for dispute resolution and investigations. Promoted 10 department managers to Assistant managers through dedicated and targeted training. Exceeded sales and profit goals by 20% for new ground up supercenter year over year. Recognized as number 1 sales increase supercenter in the entire state of South Carolina for 8 weeks in a row. Recognized for top inventory controls throughout entire state of South Carolina with tight operational controls. Fostered caring environment with counseling for associates during sudden deaths of 3 long term associates. Relocated a 40,000 square foot store to a 152,000 square foot supercenter. Recognized as top 25 store manager for achieving net profit of over 12%. Show less

      • Store Manager

        Apr 1988 - Oct 2014
      • Co-Manager

        Apr 1995 - Oct 1995
      • Assistant Manager

        Jan 1991 - Apr 1995
      • Support Manager/Customer Service Manager

        Jul 1988 - Jan 1991
      • Sales Associate

        Apr 1988 - Jul 1989
    • Retired

      Oct 2014 - Oct 2020
      Caregiver

      Early retirement to care for my mom and dad who were both placed under Hospice.

    • Kelly educational staffing

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
      Substitute teacher
    • Habitat for humanity of york county

      Mar 2017 - Jun 2021
      • Director Of Retail Operations

        Jun 2018 - Jun 2021
      • ReStore Manager

        Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Ess

      Aug 2021 - now
      Substitute teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Serv safe

      South carolina
      Nov 2016
    • Art academy certificate

      Habitat for humanity international
      Aug 2017
    • Restore safety certification

      Habitat for humanity international
      Apr 2017
    • Online adult, child, infant cpr & first aid class

      Ems
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to THOMAS ADAMS
      Bonus Kelly Educational Staffing Nov 2016 Interaction with students within first 3 weeks of work
    • Awarded to THOMAS ADAMS
      Honor Graduate York Technical College Jun 1990 4.0 GPA
    • Awarded to THOMAS ADAMS
      Loss Prevention Award Walmart Alerting entire company in regards to inventory loss issue saving millions of dollars for company
    • Awarded to THOMAS ADAMS
      Message I got from Henry Jordan this morning. Sure made me feel better! Hey Thomas, saw your name on Linked In this am. Remembered those days of touring your store that always seemed to look great no matter when I came by. Hope you are doing well. Henry -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Deacon

      Issued by First Baptist Church
      First Baptist ChurchAssociated with THOMAS ADAMS
    • Community Volunteer

      Issued by Tender Hearts Ministry on Sept 2014
      Tender Hearts MinistryAssociated with THOMAS ADAMS
    • Board Member

      Issued by United Way of York County on Nov 2009
      United Way of York CountyAssociated with THOMAS ADAMS