Thomas Jillson

Experience

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  Startime Cinemas

  Dec 1990 - Jul 1997

  General Manager

  • Worked closely with mentor, Dennis Mahaney, Chief Operating Officer of Mann Cinemas.• Established relationships with the local Merchant’s Associations and Chamber of Commerce for sponsorship for the underprivileged.• Provided Market Survey Briefs for prospective new locations throughout the United States.• Created inventory software used throughout the company.• Maintained 100% success rate for inventory controls and reduced company shrink by 50%.

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  Jack Loeks Theatres

  Jul 1997 - Jan 2001

  IT/IS Manager

  • Promoted to corporate office after one-year of service.• Assisted in the creation of first Internet and Intranet based ticketing system in 1998.• Designed proprietary software for advertising and display throughout the company.• Developed Intranet database for the use and storage of documents, forms, and sensitive data used throughout the company.• Developed and implemented protocols and procedures for Intranet based Help Desk.

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  Target Corporation

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2003

  Executive Team Leader

  • Guest Service, Hardlines, Softlines, Team Relations, and Logistics trained during first year.• Developed local outreach efforts for community service projects integrating local team members and community members.• Improved and establish procedures while Inventory Captain and maintained shrink to under one-half percent on sales of $35+ million.• Managed, trained, and scheduled 120+ employees.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2001 - Sept 2004

  Self Employed

  • Sole proprietor for 3 years working Broadband and Networking Solutions for small businesses and professionals.• Attained substantial repeat sales and service through word-of-mouth referrals.

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  Royal Hospitality Inc. LLC

  Sept 2004 - Jun 2005

  Director of Sales and Marketing

  • Led hotel group operation and increased occupancy by 15% in nine months and a new hotel within the group to 65% in same period.• Forecast sales and developed a strategic plan to achieve growth and profitability.• Used analytics to manage margins for payroll, sales forecasting, advertising, marketing, Internet traffic, etc.• Cultivated and sustained on-going relationships with key decision makers of complementary businesses. • Developed training and procedure guidelines.

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  Walgreens

  Sept 2005 - Oct 2019

  Certified Store Manager

  • Maximizes profitability by balancing price, cost, demand, sales, and seasonal factors; lead the district by achieving several key metrics including Balanced Rewards Loyalty Program, Private Brand sales and ESI Recapture.• Anticipates and responds to customer needs while maintaining ethical boundaries and confidentiality in all internal and external customer interactions.• Encourages an atmosphere of open two-way communication with mutual respect while promoting and developing a diverse and inclusive team.• Analyzes work-related problems and identifies sustainable solutions in a timely manner; takes accountability for self and others’ actions to achieve business results.• Initiates new ideas and approaches; adjusts and accommodates changing and unstructured circumstances to achieve results.• Promotes wellness in the workplace, and demonstrates commitment to creating value. Show less

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  Charlevoix Cinema III

  Nov 2019 - now

  • Owner

    Aug 2020 - now

  • General Manager

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2020