Kate Jones
joneslkate@gmail.com ▪
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of Big Box Retail Management Experience
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
- Strong communicator with employees from entry-level positions to high-level corporate executives
- Positive Attitude, Team Player, Self Starter
WORK EXPERIENCE
Target | Greenville, SC
Executive Team Leader of Human Resources | Oct. 2014-Present
- Execute Leader on Duty responsibilities including payroll management, daily sales goal and opening/closing procedures
- Leverage partnerships with store management team to own the development and implementation of staffing opportunities
- Analyze store metrics to optimize store productivity through effective scheduling
- Review all documents to ensure company guidelines are met including disciplinary and annual reviews
Community Captain | October 2014-Present
- Seek out non-profits in Columbus to form community partnerships and coordinate Team Member volunteer events
- Process donation requests for the Greenville Store
- Led 2015 United Way Campaign where the store pledged 179% to financial goal.
Target | Columbus, GA
Executive Team Leader of Guest Experience | Oct. 2012 – Oct. 2014
- 2013 Quarter 2 Top Performer
- 2014 R300 Best in the Community Award recipient
- Directly manage 3 Team Leaders in the Front End and Target Café areas of the Store
- Execute Leader on Duty responsibilities including payroll management, daily sales goal and opening/closing procedures of the store
- Interview potential candidates for non-exempt positions
- Recruit and interview potential interns and Executive Team Leaders at collegiate level career fairs
Community Captain | Feb. 2013 – Oct. 2014
- Sought out non-profits in Columbus to form community partnerships and coordinate Team Member volunteer events
- Process donation requests for the Columbus Store
- Led 2013 United Way Campaign where the store pledged 130.2% to financial goal—received Best in United Way Award for D359
- Led 2014 United Way Campaign where the store pledged 120% to financial goal.
New South Publishing | Atlanta, GA
Editorial Intern | May 2012 – July 2012
- Wrote news blurbs, columns and features for a variety of targeted audiences at New South Publications
- Fact checked, copy edited and proofed articles
- Gathered photos and artwork, as needed
- Updated Social Media Outlets—blogs, Facebook, Twitter for a variety of targeted audiences
The Auburn Plainsman | Auburn University, AL.
Intrigue Editor | Oct. 2011- April 2012
- Contributed ideas for design of Intrigue front page
- Designed inside pages of section
- Managed Intrigue Staff; assigned and reviewed articles with writers
- Created story ideas and sources for budget; reported
Associate Intrigue Editor | Sept. 2011- Oct. 2011
- Collaborated with section editor to develop article ideas; wrote articles for each issue
- Designed inside pages of section
Assistant Intrigue Editor | Aug. 2011- Sep. 2011
- Collaborated with section editor to develop article ideas; wrote articles for each issue
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Greenville, SC
Radiance Women’s Bible Study, First Presbyterian Church | Jan. 2015 to present
Loaned Executive, United Way | July 2015 to present
EDUCATION
Auburn University | Auburn, AL.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Aug. 2012