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Kristine Butler started working in retail at the age of 16. At the time, she had no idea her part-time job would lead her to become what she calls a “lifetime retailer,” someone who enthusiastically spends their days helping customers solve challenges. She worked her way up to district manager of a gaming retailer before joining Advance in a similar role. Kristine excelled immediately and spent time learning the business, networking and developing her team. While her obvious next step was operations management, Kristine had other plans. She decided it wasn’t necessarily just Advance customers she wanted to support, but the team members who were working with those customers in our stores every day. She approached her manager about transitioning to an HR role, and to her delight, her manager was supportive. In her current role as HR manager of Advance’s Midwest region, Kristine helps district managers navigate everything from recruiting to training to performance management, all with a goal of helping team members thrive. When asked how she prepared for such a major career shift, Kristine says, “It helped that my new manager believed in me. She was patient and invested heavily in my training.” Kristine encourages others to consider all their options and be willing to learn about new and different jobs that might fall outside their traditional career path and comfort zones. “Talk to your manager and other leaders to understand the options out there,” she shares, “and never limit your potential.”
KRISTINE BUTLER HR MANAGER YEARS AT ADVANCE: 3 | LOCATION: MIDWEST REGION
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