Big Lots
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionBig Lots!, Inc. is an American retail company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with over 1,400 stores in 47 states. Headquarters: Columbus, Ohio, United States CEO: Bruce K. Thorn (28 Aug 2018–) Number of locations: 1,416 (2018) Revenue: 5.19 billion USD (2016)
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Big Lots Employees
Big Lots October 2007 - January 2008
DNSC June 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Microsoft Word, Sewing, Cross stitching, PowerPoint
Education
Bay Area College of Nursing 2012 — 2012
Certified Nursing Assistant, B-
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources, 3.69
Davao Del Norte State College 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Home Economic
Big Lots October 2009 - Present
RadioShack October 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Loss Prevention, Shrinkage, Asset Protection, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Big Box, Physical Security, Interrogation Techniques, Store Operations, CCTV, Income Statement, Retail, Leadership, Time Management, Driving Results, Security Management, Workplace Violence, New Store Openings, District Management, Multi-Unit Management, Interviews, POS, Inventory Control, Profit, Team Building, Training, Employee Training, Surveillance, Multi-unit Retail..., Inventory Analysis, Security Audits, Associate Development, Retail Sales, Customer Service, New Store Development, Multi-Unit, Inventory Management, Internal Investigations, Merchandising, Multi-unit, Organized Retail Crime, P, Private Investigations, Store Management
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1988
Resource Venture Management, LLC June 2012 - Present
Silpada Designs February 2007 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions October 2011 - June 2012
Zaffera October 2009 - September 2011
Zaffera September 2009 - May 2011
Zaffera September 2009 - May 2011
SAP Retail, Inc. January 2005 - September 2009
Big Lots July 2009 - August 2009
Luxottica Retail November 2007 - March 2009
J.Crew April 2007 - December 2007
Skills
SAP, SAP ERP, SAP Implementation, SAP Retail, Strategy, SDLC, SAP R/3, Master Data, Retail, Business Process, Consulting, ERP, Management, Talent Acquisition, Business Analysis, Change Management, Integration, Project Management, Recruiting, Master Data Management, Business Process..., Professional Services, CRM, Negotiation, Training, Resource Management, Sales, SAP MM, Talent Management, Process Engineering, Software Documentation, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Business Process Design, Governance, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, IT Strategy, Project Implementation, Materials Management, Hardlines Buyer, Textiles Buyer, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Vendor Management
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1990 — 1993
Batchelor of Science, Retail Management
Lane Bryant November 2012 - Present
Big Lots October 2009 - September 2012
Big Lots June 2006 - October 2009
Saks Fifth Avenue November 2004 - April 2006
Saks Fifth Avenue July 2000 - November 2004
Skills
Onboarding, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Retail, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Merchandising, College Recruiting, Store Management, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Coaching, Customer Service, Human Resources, Team Building, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Training, Interviews
Education
University of South Florida
BA/BS, Communication
Big Lots June 2013 - Present
Lincoln Training Center October 2012 - Present
Joseph Joshua Collaborative July 2005 - Present
ABE December 2010 - February 2011
SE Presb. 2009 - 2010
BAE Systems Information Technology 2007 - 2009
US Navy May 1986 - July 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Event Management, Electronics, Promotions, Team Building, Multimedia Project..., Technical writer, Videographer, Training, Personal Development, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Community Outreach, Project Management, Military, Research, Management, Supervisory Skills, Coaching, Navy, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Force Protection, Organizational..., Small Business, Multimedia, Event Planning, Leadership, Analysis, Public Relations, Public Speaking
Education
DeVry 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, International Marketing / Project Management
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus 1998 — 2001
BBS/IS, Business Information systems and Project Management, A
Granite Creek Community Church July 2013 - Present
KidCare International July 2013 - Present
New Colonial Interiors June 2013 - Present
Dalton's CrossFit November 2012 - June 2013
Big Lots October 2011 - November 2012
99 Cents Only Stores April 2009 - October 2011
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Cashiering, Retail Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sales, Inventory Control, Time Management
Education
University of Phoenix
Brooks Feed and Farm August 2011 - Present
Big Lots July 2002 - September 2008
Education
University of Phoenix
Healthcare Administration/Medical Records
Rite Aid Pharmacy December 2012 - Present
CVS Caremark Corporation June 2008 - August 2012
Big Lots 2007 - 2008
Michaels Arts and Crafts November 2004 - 2007
Albertsons/Luckys 1974 - 2004
Skills
Full P&L Responsibility, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Multi Site Operations, District Management, Region Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, High Performance Teams, Collaborative Leadership, Store Remodels, Opening New Stores, Divestitures, Grocery Industry, Drug Industry, Discount and Speciality, Culture Change, Mergers, Merchandising Systems, Inventory Management, Shrink Management, Strategic Leadership, High Potential..., Management, Multi-Site Operations, Loss Prevention, Recruiting, Understand & Convey..., Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Management, Driving Results, Leadership, Sales, Training, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Customer Retention, Store Operations, Planograms, Hiring, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Performance Management, Change Management, Employee Training, Interviews, Big Box
Education
USC 1990 — 1991
Post Grad Business Certificate- Food Industry Management, Grocery Retailing and Executive Management, Post Grad Certificate in Business
MS, CSU Sacramento 1981 — 1985
Masters of Science Degree, Counseling Psychology, Masters of Science Degree
Excel Music School February 2015 - Present
G By Guess August 2014 - July 2015
Big Lots August 2012 - August 2014
Skills
Music, Classical, Vocal, Choral, Leadership, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Motivation, Music Theory, Acapella Music, Solo Recitals, Teaching, Singing, Music Education, Customer Service, Sales, Music Industry
Education
University of South Florida 2014 — 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Music Education, 4th Year
Hillsborough Community College 2014 — 2014
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Music Education
Palm Beach State College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA), Music Education
Infinity Clinical Laboratory 2012 - 2014
Infinity Clinical Laboratory 2012 - 2014
Walmart March 2008 - September 2012
Silver and Gold Connections May 2006 - March 2008
Big Lots July 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Cashiering, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Cash Register, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Planograms, Data Entry, Training, Teamwork
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Science of Management
Newburgh Free Academy
Residential Options/ Challenge Unlimited August 2011 - Present
High-Tech Security Systems, Inc July 2011 - Present
Big Lots August 1998 - March 2008
Skills
Trained in Microsoft..., Type 40 rpm
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2013
BSCJA/HS, Criminal Justice, GPA 2.96
lewis & Clark Community College 2006 — 2010
Big Lots February 2012 - Present
Toys"R"Us, Inc. February 2007 - February 2012
The Home Depot February 2001 - February 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales, Store Management, Store Operations, Team Building, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General
Big Lots July 2010 - Present
Happy Joes October 2006 - Present
Classic Tan July 2009 - February 2011
Applebees February 2006 - August 2006
Dairy Queen May 2005 - December 2005
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Business and management, Business Administration and Management, General
Hoover High School 2005 — 2008
Big Lots May 2014 - Present
Anna's Linens September 2004 - May 2014
Factory 2 U Stores 2001 - 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Leadership, Profit, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Time Management, Driving Results, Budgets, Visual Merchandising, Recruiting, P&L Management, District Management, Customer Satisfaction, Store Management, Management, P&L, Marketing, Inventory Management, Big Box, Store Operations, Multi-unit, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Hiring, New Store Development, Planograms, Employee Training, Sales Operations, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Multi-Unit
Education
University of Southern California 1991 — 1995
Big Lots Stores April 2015 - Present
Big Lots July 2013 - April 2015
Sherwin Williams May 2010 - July 2013
Sherwin Williams February 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Cisco Firewalls, McAfee Endpoint..., DbProtect, Websense, Tripwire Enterprise, PCI Standards, Web Application Security, Database Security, Linux, WebInspect, PIX, McAfee, Network Security, Security, Networking, PCI DSS, Information Security, Enterprise Software, System Deployment, Active Directory, Cisco Technologies, Firewalls, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessment
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Network and Telecommunications, Information Technology
The Parking Spot September 2014 - Present
StubHub August 2009 - July 2014
Kroger March 2010 - March 2012
Loehmann's August 2007 - May 2009
Big Lots December 2005 - June 2007
Albertsons February 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Retail Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Oriented, Customer Experience, Cash Management, Cash Register, Reports, Quality Management, Employee Training, Highly detail oriented, Policy and Procedure..., Store Management, Social Media, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Team Leadership, Time Management, Training
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice
Lowe's Companies, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Lowe's Home Improvement April 2014 - May 2014
Big Lots September 2012 - April 2014
Best Buy August 2005 - December 2011
Winn Dixie Stores November 1988 - August 2005
United States Army Reserve August 1989 - August 1999
Skills
US Army, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Merchandising, Retail, Profit, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Customer Service, P, Big Box, Sales, Hiring, Recruiting, New Store Openings, Performance Management, Customer Satisfaction, Multi-Unit Management, P&L Management, Leadership Development, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Customer Retention, Employee Training, Team Building, Driving Results, Time Management, Succession Planning, New Store Development
Education
University of Phoenix
Business Administration and Management, General
Xerox August 2014 - Present
Family Dollar April 2012 - May 2013
Big Lots June 2007 - November 2008
Family Dollar April 2006 - June 2007
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Associates in Information Technology/Information Support, Information Support
DeVry University
Health Care Administration Management
Horizon Inc. November 2014 - Present
Big Lots March 2014 - November 2014
Grayco Hardware and Rentals August 2012 - January 2014
Grayco Hardware and Rentals May 2012 - January 2014
Rent-A-Center June 2011 - May 2012
Rent-A-Center May 2011 - May 2012
Rent-A-Center February 2011 - April 2011
TopGun Charters, LLC. 2009 - 2011
Mazzanna's Lawn Services Inc. June 2008 - October 2009
Education
University of South Carolina-Beaufort 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Management Concentration
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals April 2010 - Present
Big Lots June 2008 - March 2010
Nokia January 2008 - May 2008
RWD Inc. March 2007 - January 2008
Abiomed Inc. June 2006 - February 2007
Answerthink November 2001 - February 2007
Wyeth Inc. November 2001 - June 2006
Plaut 1999 - 2000
Skills
SAP Solutions, Team Leadership, Management, Project Management, SAP R/3, Business Intelligence, SD, SAP ERP, ERP, SAP BW, SAP, Leadership, Logistics, SAP Netweaver, SAP Implementation, Master Data Management, ABAP, SAP BI, IT Strategy, Business Process
Education
University of Pune 1990 — 1994
BE, Computer Science
Sears Holdings Corporation 2013 - Present
Big Lots 2012 - 2013
Follett Higher Education Group 2009 - 2012
jcpenney 2007 - 2008
The Walt Disney Company 1996 - 2007
Target Corporation 1992 - 1996
Skills
Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Assortment, Plannning, Product Development, Management, Product Assortment..., Apparel, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Allocations, Leadership, CPFR, Microsoft Office, Microstrategy, Profit, Time Management, Store Management, Retail Replenishment, Fashion, Project Planning, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Pricing, Supply Chain, JDA, Recruiting, Trend, Coaching, Income Statement, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Arthur Planning, Manhattan Planning..., Language Spanish
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration
ABCS of Decor 2010 - Present
Big Lots 2004 - June 2010
Value City Department Stores 1993 - 2000
Best products 1984 - 1996
Skills
Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Assortment, Product Development, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Market Planning, Team Building, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Purchasing, Hiring, Inventory Control, Profit, Wholesale, CPFR, Consumer Products, Apparel, Sales, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Private Label, Customer Satisfaction, Loss Prevention, Global Sourcing, Store Management, Pricing, Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Product Marketing, P&L
Education
University of Richmond
Big Lots July 2013 - Present
Big Lots July 2003 - Present
Accenture October 1998 - June 2003
Pricewaterhouse Coopers October 1996 - October 1998
IBM Global Services April 1995 - October 1996
Management Horizons / Price Waterhouse February 1994 - April 1995
Kaufmann's Dept Store - May Company September 1989 - February 1994
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Team Building, POS, Assortment, Store Management, Pricing, Income Statement, CPFR, Profit, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Management, Apparel, Forecasting
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business 1988 — 1989
MBA, Finance, Marketing
West Virginia University 1984 — 1988
BA, Political Science, Economics
Supreme Court of Ohio August 2014 - Present
Robert Half Technology November 2013 - August 2014
Robert Half Technology July 2011 - July 2012
Ohio Public Defender March 2009 - February 2011
Robert Half Technology November 2008 - March 2009
CDI April 2007 - July 2008
TEKsystems September 2006 - December 2006
Big Lots 2001 - October 2004
Consolidated Stores, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Consolidated Stores, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, SQL, Software Development, XML, HTML, SSRS, CSS, Visual Studio, IIS, Agile Methodologies, Web Applications
Education
Bradford School 1994 — 1995
AAB
University of Pittsburgh 1981 — 1985
BSME
Big Lots Regional Human Resources ManagerBig Lots Stores. Inc1993 - Present
Big Lots March 1996 - April 1999
Big Lots April 1993 - March 1996
Sears Holdings Corporation April 1964 - May 1987
Education
University of South Florida 1960 — 1964
BA, Psychology/Business
Dollar General May 2011 - Present
Big Lots September 2010 - March 2011
CVS Pharmacy October 2007 - March 2010
Sunoco June 2003 - February 2009
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC January 2003 - May 2003
Leggett & Platt January 2002 - August 2002
Gilbarco Veeder Root January 1997 - August 2001
Panasonic POS Division August 1990 - January 1997
Carson, Pirie, Scott September 1988 - August 1990
Centier Bank February 1988 - September 1988
Education
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2002
Masters, Organizational Management
Western Michigan University 1972 — 1976
BS, Communications, Education, & Music
Galesburg-Augusta High School 1968 — 1972
Diploma, College Prep
The Lincor Group September 2002 - Present
Big Lots October 1998 - July 2002
Limited Brands February 1985 - October 1998
Education
Xavier University 1988 — 1990
MBA
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College 1980 — 1984
BS, Accounting
The Big Dipper February 2003 - November 2012
Big Lots 1990 - 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Relations, Accounting, Management, Process Scheduler, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teamwork
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Associates, Health Administration/ Billing
Columbian High School 1983 — 1989
General Studies
Cash America November 2012 - Present
Big Lots May 2008 - November 2009
OfficeMax August 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Performance Management, Loss Prevention, Hiring, Recruiting, Merchandising, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Store Management, Employee Training, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Retail, Inventory Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
BA, Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
AA, Business Management
BG Staffing April 2013 - Present
Big Lots July 2005 - August 2012
Freedom Express August 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Team Building, Merchandising, Store Operations, Inventory Control
Education
University of Phoenix
Arlington ISD October 2010 - Present
Arlington Independent School District February 2008 - October 2010
Arlington Independent School District August 2007 - February 2008
Big Lots October 2006 - June 2007
Carolina Restaurant Group January 2006 - May 2006
McDonald's Corporation October 2003 - January 2005
A+Auto and Home Insurance Company January 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Distance Learning, Organizational..., Problem Solving, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Training and Development, Team Building, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Professional Services, Work Ethic, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Communication, Concentration in Culture
Dickenson Business College 1986 — 1988
Business Certification, Business Administration and Management, General
Big Lots June 2010 - July 2013
Education
University of Phoenix
Verizon Wireless November 2013 - Present
Apex Systems July 2013 - November 2013
Big Lots February 2011 - July 2013
Walmart March 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Windows, Unix, Office Administration, Typing, People Development, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, TCP/IP, Programming, Store Operations, Windows 7, Outlook, Computer Repair, Visual Basic, Customer Experience, Visio, Wireless Networking, Computer Maintenance, Hardware
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Trinity Valley Community College 2004 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA)
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Big Lots April 2004 - August 2008
Toys R Us February 2002 - August 2003
Toys R Us February 1998 - February 2002
Skills
People Development, Multi-Unit Operations..., Customer Service, Profit Maximization, Operational Excellence, New Store Set Up, Systems training, P&L Accountability, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Planograms, P&L, Hiring, Profit, Sales, Merchandising, Team Building, Retail, P, Leadership, Store Management, Inventory Management
Education
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Big Lots March 2012 - Present
Big Lots May 2011 - March 2012
Toys R Us August 2007 - April 2011
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.7
H&R Block 2009 - Present
Staples March 2005 - November 2011
Big Lots April 1996 - March 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Operations, Operational Planning, Time Management, Customer Oriented, Organizational..., Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, Safety, Cash Management
Education
University of Rajasthan
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Managerial Economics
Big Lots August 2014 - Present
Big Lots March 2013 - Present
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing