Michael Thomas, Jr.

Experience

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  Kohl's Department Stores

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  Point of Sale & Sales Floor Associate

  • Educated all customers on the Kohl’s Charge and Yes 2 You Rewards program resulting in increased sales and revenue for the store• Greeted all customers and Associates and provided exceptional customer service, ensuring education on all products, and increased sales • Efficiently streamlined all internal systems to effectively provide solutions to customer challenges• Led all new hires on the business model and processes set in place by management• Used the 5 step GREAT program while interacting with customers: Greets Customer, Requests Credit, Explains Email, Asked to complete the Survey and Thanks the Customer• Solicited, opened and activated Kohl's Charge applications in accordance with Company standards and motivates others to do the same• Utilized and adhered to merchandise presentation standards in regards to the 5 Basics: replenishment, signing, sizing, clearance and clean store• Provided consistent communication and follow through with the E3's on any signing opportunities Show less

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  California State University-East Bay

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2017

  Student-Athlete

  · Balanced 30+ hours/week of practice, competitions, study hall, training, and travel with a rigorous class schedule· Earned baseball scholarship and starting position through commitment to improving myself on and off the field· Set and achieved both team and individual goals while performing in high-pressure, competitive situations with strong teamwork skills· Ensured active and effective communication between coaches, support staff, and the pitching staff, resulting in are more cohesion and wins · Encouraged and motivated the team daily by leading through example and being accountable for understanding the bigger picture· Held teammates accountable for upholding standards of excellence in academics and sport· Developed strong and meaningful relationships with Professors, allowing me to compete at the highest level in the classroom and on the field Show less

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  Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Junior Giants Coach

  • Keep the atmosphere of Junior Giants noncompetitive and allow each participant equal opportunities in games and practices • Encourage participants to move outside their comfort zone on the field through positive reinforcement• Model good behavior toward both youth and adults• Create an organized atmosphere that’s conducive to fun and learning• Create Practice and Game plans weekly

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  STG Logistics

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2022

  • Analyze various system reports to meet Tropicana Brands Group standards using SAP and RedPrairie WMSo Lead on various special projects within PepsiCo facility along with other warehouses on campus o Assist in training and all Operation adjustments to create efficient work productiono Manage inventory discrepancies within warehouse and production• Facilitate Inventory Audits within WMS & SAP• Streamline operations to meet customer expectations• Leading STG to current #1 3PL in Tropicana Network (4 straight years) Show less

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2022

  • Compliance Officer

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Tesla

  Nov 2022 - now

  - Managing various parts operations projects within NA West & LATAM- Increasing operational efficiency for current service and collision parts departments- Leading quarterly wall to wall inventory counts to maintain SOX Compliance- Executing new site openings and physical set-up for service and collision (2 separate teams & 7 total members)- Creating Jira tickets to successfully track & prioritize multiple projects at once- Working with various stakeholders to ensure project completion (Construction, IT, Workplace, Tooling, EHS, Channel Planning, Service, and Sales)- Coordinating with Supply Chain for Initial Stock Orders deliveries in a timely manner Show less • Developed new variance file with Data Management team to accurately manage all Inventory Variance transactionso Streamlined process to present adjustments and high variance parts/locations to various internal teams • Assist in writing/updating various SWIs prior to submitting to tech writing team• Analyze accuracy of WARP against MOS & MFS to ensure finance data is accurate against our WMSo Found various system variances leading to reconciliation of over $8 million in ghost inventory• Used as an analyst to provide root cause analysis on inventory variances and operations• Help coordinate PWC Inventory audits for offsite warehouses & GFNV• Assisting in Energy/Semi Remanufacturing projecto Working with field, service, and manufacturing teams to connect the process from start to finisho Allowing IC to have visibility on parts coming back to GFNV and allow countable locations in Energy Remanufacturing areas Show less

  • Sr. Regional Project Manager - NA West Parts Operations

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Inventory Control Project Coordinator

    Nov 2022 - Dec 2023