David Kilgore
Pearl
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 40 years of experience in retail operations management. Skilled in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and fostering team collaboration. Committed to leveraging proven leadership and problem-solving abilities to drive sales and enhance vendor partnerships.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Manager
Bill's Coin And Jewelry
Jackson
08.2016 - 05.2026
- Oversaw daily operations of coin and jewelry retail environment.
- Streamlined team productivity, cost management, and budgeting, contributing to increased efficiency and profitability.
- Implemented inventory management systems for accurate stock tracking.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions to reduce overhead expenses.
- Developed vendor relationships for product sourcing and negotiation, enhancing supply chain effectiveness.
- Built and maintained retailer relationships, driving sales volume growth.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
Restaurant Training Manager
The Krystal Company
Jackson
07.1977 - 05.2016
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires, promoting smooth transitions into roles and enhancing team integration.
- Conducted workshops on food safety and sanitation practices for all team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Monitored and evaluated employee progress throughout the training process.
- Provided ongoing coaching support during transition from initial hire to full-time employment, strengthening employee confidence and performance.
- Led team meetings to discuss best practices and address operational challenges.
- Reviewed trainee feedback on course materials, refining training content to improve future sessions.
- Assisted managers in developing action plans to address any identified employee performance issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed training sessions including attendance sheets, course evaluations, certificates issued.
Education
High School Diploma -
Murrah High School
Jackson, MS06-1980
Skills
- Operations management
- Inventory management
- Vendor negotiation
- Training program development
- Cost reduction
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Head Manager
Bill's Coin And Jewelry
08.2016 - 05.2026
Restaurant Training Manager
The Krystal Company
07.1977 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Murrah High School