Kimberly Thompson
Champaign
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
Champaign
2023.10 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Coordinated merchandise displays to enhance member engagement and visibility.
- Assist in focus strategies to drive sales and member interest.
- Managed store personnel in order to meet staffing requirements while staying within budget.
- Developed schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and coverage.
- Initiated training sessions and coached employees to develop effective staff.
Area Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
Champaign
2021.04 - 2023.10
- Managed daily operations across multiple store locations.
- Supervised team performance and provided training for staff development.
- Ensured compliance with safety and operational standards in all fresh departments.
- Budget and sales planning for fresh departments especially during holiday periods.
Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
East Peoria
2016.04 - 2021.04
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient productivity and member satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on product knowledge and service standards.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and organization.
Service delivery clerk
Costco
East Peoria
2012.10 - 2016.04
- Prepared items according to recipes
- Assisted with calculating daily production needed.
- Ensured proper SSOP’s completed daily
Education
Peoria Alternative High School
Peoria, ILSkills
- Inventory management
- Sales forecasting
- Staff training
- Budget planning
- Performance evaluation
Timeline
Staff Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
2023.10 - Current
Area Manager
Costco Wholesale Corp
2021.04 - 2023.10
Supervisor
Costco Wholesale Corp
2016.04 - 2021.04
Service delivery clerk
Costco
2012.10 - 2016.04
Peoria Alternative High School