Brandy Sims

Jefferson, GA

currently: Job hunting

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Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you?

My most influential mentor was Mike Collins from Target. He taught me that patience is a virtue (nearly lost in our day) and that good things come along when you are doing good things yourself.

Posted @ 07:02AM, September 23, 2008 by Brandy Sims | Permalink
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Work history

Anderson Merchandisers July 2007 to March 2008
Operations Manager

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How would you describe your time at Anderson Merchandisers?

I enjoyed what I was doing at Anderson. I felt like I was making positive changes and the work was not hard at all. The part that was so hard on me was the second shift, overtime hours. I was working on my feet for 12+ hours a day and my health was suffering. Otherwise, a very good experience. Learned about warehousing, shipping, automated production, and production planning.... read more
Kohl's Department Stores October 2006 to July 2007
Assistant Store Manager - Apparel and Accessories

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How would you describe your time at Kohl's Department Stores?

Kohl's was a lot of fun. Always changing not onlly layouts in the store, but growing and changing as a corporation. I left to persue another aspect of the retail industy in warehousing & logistics.
target stores June 2006 to October 2006
Executive Team Leader - Human Resources

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How would you describe your time at target stores?

I loved Human Resources at Target! I loved helping my team perform better by staffing and training them. I left Target because I was offered another opportunity from another company.
target stores June 2004 to March 2006
Entertainment Operations Specialist

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How would you describe your time at target stores?

I loved this job too! I traveled 60% of the time across 5 stated in the Southeast. I toured Target Stores and audited their Entertainment Departments against Target Standards. I helped improve processes, trained struggling employees and managers, educated managers on Best Practices, and communicated new rollouts and deadlines to over 40 store teams. The job term was over and I had to return to Store Management. I would have stayed in this job forever!... read more
target stores February 2003 to June 2004
Executive Team Leader Merchandising

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How would you describe your time at target stores?

I enjoyed the creative aspect of being a merchandising manager. I also enjoyed working with people. I wish I could have continued this job with regular work hours.

Education

university of georgia August 1998 to May 2002
International Business

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How would you describe your time at university of georgia?

Very educational. Took a variety of courses in economics and Spanish. I was in the Marching Band my freshman year and worked 30+ hours a week from sophomore year until graduation.

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Jay Coile
Jay Coile

Brandy and I have worked as a team in our Atlanta Distribution center. She is a bright, energetic young professional. She cares about success and about profitability of the company. Her commitment is extraordinary. I srongly recommend her to any company that is seeking a difference maker for their staff.

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