Jeff S. Kerst

Experience

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  Walgreens

  Feb 1999 - Jun 2001

  Store Management/Retail Operations

  RETAIL OPERATIONS/SALES MANAGEMENT and STORE TEAM LEADER-Managed multi-million dollar store operation with full P&L responsibility-Led and developed store team members focused on serving the customer-Grew sales and margin through executing a consistent operating routine-Administered respectful, consistent, and legal human resources practices-Managed expenses/losses/shrink through awareness, controls, and consistent accountability

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  Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries

  Jun 2001 - Dec 2001

  Store Management/Sales
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  Cintas

  Dec 2001 - Dec 2002

  Uniform Services CSR and CSR Route Trainer

  The UNIFORM SERVICES CSR provides route service to a set customer base-Picked-up and delivered of uniforms at each customer location-Provided facility services products such as towels, floor mats, dust mops, air fresheners, soaps, restroom paper supplies, and other ancillary products at each location-Facilitated sales of additional service items to grow customer accounts-Referred potential new customers to the sales team identified on the route-Safely operated a company owned vehicle/truck to and from numerous customer stops-TRAINING: Provided hands-on, "on the job"​ training to newly hired Uniform Services CSR's Show less

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  Dollar General

  Dec 2002 - Jun 2019

  PRIMARY FOCUS - Field Management Training and Development: -Facilitate Leadership/Management/Technical Skills Training -Facilitate Company Rollout Initiatives Training -Facilitate New Leader Assimilations -Facilitate Focus Group Sessions to Solicit Feedback and Gather Data -Administer Training Logistics: Travel/Location/People/Material -Recognition: 2014 and 2018 Dollar General Field Human Resources - "Regional Field Trainer of the Year"SECONDARY FOCUS - Field Human Resources Generalist Support: -Employee Relations -Performance Management -Succession Planning -Recruiting/Talent Acquisition -Project Management Show less Executed Training Programs and Initiatives through Developing Strong, Cross Department Company Partnerships and Relationships: -Facilitated Leadership/Management/Technical Skills Training -Facilitated Company Rollout Initiatives Training -Evaluated & Developed Curriculum & Training Material -Served as a SME (Subject Matter Expert), Retail Store Operations -Mentored New Regional Trainers Joining the Company -Administered Training Logistics: Travel/Location/People/Material -Led Projects Show less

  • Field Human Resources Regional Field Trainer (This DG job role was eliminated on June 15, 2019)

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Regional Human Resources Manager, Field Based

    Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Regional Trainer, Field Based

    Dec 2002 - Dec 2011
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  HomeTeam Inspection Service of West Metro Atlanta

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2024

  Independent Business Owner

  Residential Home Inspections

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  Semi-Retired Management and Human Resources Consultant

  Mar 2024 - now

  Currently Semi Retired but still Looking for that next best opportunity to Serve Others!

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