Misty Hester
*** * **** ******, ******, AL ****3 ( 706-***-**** ( abh4fo@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications Summary
Results-oriented leader with demonstrated ability to think creatively when
making complex business decisions with a sense of urgency. Experience
motivating others, while making a significant contribution to more
effective and efficient operations. Adapts quickly to changing business
needs. Expertise includes:
( Supply Chain Management ( Retail Sales & Mgmt (
Customer Service
( Contract Labor Management ( Process Improvement ( Coaching
( Employee Development ( Adv Computer Skills (
Training
SELECTED Accomplishments
. Conducted Cosmetic Training which yielded a 93% class average pass rate.
. Precedent-setting record of 45 days with zero defects due to process
improvements.
. Saved company $200K due to false DHL claims.
. Initiated daily product visibility report, which resulted in a 10%
reduction in customer billing errors.
. Increased individual performance by 60% for 21 teammates through coaching
and recognition.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
T-Mobile - LaGrange, GA 2004-Present
Distribution Supervisor - A-Stock Recovery, 2009 - present
Manage a team of 35 associates and coordinate all production efforts of
Distribution/Receiving departments. Direct and motivate employees through
coaching and recognition to increase individual and department productivity
aligned with customer demand and service level agreements. Experienced in
several Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems including SAP, PkMS, and
Crystal Reports.
. Hired and trained over 60 employees and contract labor.
. Surpassed performance improvement levels by 33% while maintaining
aggressive service level agreements.
. Generate daily production reports for Finance team.
. Improve processes to promote quality and minimize unnecessary touches
by implementing 5S.
. Received top Management ratings in employee satisfaction survey
Distribution Lead AWRE and Retail Returns, 2006 - 2009
Led and monitored Retail Returns department dealing with the receipt of
over 30k returned handsets and accessories a week. Ensured service level
agreements met daily by monitoring deliveries. Balanced the needs of
supervisor, provided excellent communication to team members, and
maintained confidentiality.
. Served as interim supervisor for three months which resulted in
promotion to supervisor.
. Introduced four different department layouts which resulted in a 33%
increase in departmental production.
. Implemented Individual Performance Metrics process.
. Documented all department processes and created more than 20 work
instructions.
. Improved processes to promote quality and minimize unnecessary touches
by implementing 5S.
Customer Support Specialist, 2005 - 2006
Researched call center customer's issues and assisted with customer calls.
. Created daily Restocking Fee report for Handset Leadership Team which
resulted in correctly adjusting ~1,000 customer accounts monthly.
. Created daily Upgrade Handset Returns report for Finance department.
. Conducted bi-weekly inventory counts.
Technical Operator/Quality Assurance Auditor, 2004 - 2005
Troubleshoot all models including, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, and
Sharp to identify functional problems.
. Logged phones in and out of Service Central for inventory purposes.
. Conducted daily and weekly inventory count for the NRC weekly audits.
. Audited Third Party repaired product for cosmetic acceptance and
functionality.
. Created various reports for management.
Movie Gallery - Valley, AL 1998-2002
Store Manager
Managed a staff of 10 Retail Associates in a fast-paced location, which
included setting daily schedules, maintaining all paperwork, purchasing
supplies, and inventory replenishment. Held HR responsibilities for new
hires and all hourly employees, including new hire paperwork, evaluations,
payroll, and termination papers.
. Initiated daily product audits which resulted in the lowest P&L in the
district.
. Consolidated and reorganized previously-owned movies/games in a
central location resulting in a 15% increase in sales.
. Commended for record district/store goal for MVP sales.
. Eliminated unnecessary documentation at check-out resulting in a 10%
increase in preorders.
Education and advanced training
Certificate, Business Education Chambers County Area Vocational Center -
LaFayette, AL, 1999
Associate Degree, Business Science, University of Phoenix, anticipated
completion 2011.
Professional Education: T-Mobile Leadership Academy, Essentials of
Leadership,
Giving Effective Feedback, Root Cause Analysis, Leadership Development
courses
Technical Education: Advanced Computer Skills, Microsoft Office,
Sharepoint, PKMS, SAP R/3, Crystal Reporting, Samson, VASA