Kimone Ferguson
About Kimone Ferguson
Kimone Ferguson serves as the General Manager at Cintas, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida and has extensive experience in management roles within the company.
Work at Cintas
Kimone Ferguson has held multiple roles at Cintas - First Aid & Safety since 2012. She began her career as an INROADS Scholar Intern, where she worked for one year in Deerfield Beach, FL. Following this, she served as a Management Trainee for two years, also in Deerfield Beach, from 2013 to 2015. Ferguson then transitioned to the role of Service Manager in Charleston, SC, where she worked for four years until 2019. Since then, she has been the General Manager at Cintas in Charleston, SC, for five years.
Education and Expertise
Kimone Ferguson earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business. Her studies focused on management, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles and practices. This educational background supports her expertise in managing teams and operations within the safety and first aid sector.
Background
Ferguson began her professional journey at Cintas as an intern, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles within the company. Her progression from intern to General Manager reflects her commitment to professional development and her ability to adapt to various responsibilities in the business environment. She has worked in different locations, including Deerfield Beach, FL, and Charleston, SC, gaining diverse experiences in the field.
Achievements
During her tenure at Cintas, Kimone Ferguson has led initiatives that resulted in significant safety achievements. Notably, she led a team that maintained Total Incident Rates and Auto Liability rates of 0 for four consecutive years. Additionally, she conducts goodwill visits at customer sites to strengthen business relationships and ensure customer satisfaction, demonstrating her focus on service excellence.
Coaching and Development
In her current role as General Manager, Ferguson is responsible for coaching and developing eyewash service representatives and bench partners to meet monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals. She also engages in partner development and talent management, serving as the learning administrator for all partners, which underscores her commitment to fostering a skilled workforce.