November 11, 2024
As a Manager of a local C-store over the past 18 years serving for a total of 19 years, Tammy has witnessed a lot. She share a few memories. “In 2012 we built a new store which was great for us and the community we were thriving in but Covid hit and also staffing issues hit hard as well.”, Tammy recalls.
C-Store Operations in Real Life Terms
As Manager over the years, I have laughed, cried, mentored, and prayed in my office to help others whether team members or customers. Also, I helped to be a listening ear for those who had struggles. I recall a young man often got his coffee and would come sit with me just to talk for 5 minutes to make his day brighter or laugh with a customer over a football game against rival teams. It is all in a day’s work. My office is a safe place for those who need someone to listen too and yes even pray with. It’s been one of my great pleasures.
Community, Welcome at Home
We here at JJs in Berne are all about our community and our team and giving our store the feeling of home and making everyone feel welcome. We become friends and family. Berne is a faith-based community and we all are about helping each other. Of course with management you have the good and bad parts. During my management experience, I have had great mentors (Darlene and Megan) who have shown me leadership and coaching. Thier efforts made me become a confident leader. The 19 years of leadership have been a whirlwind of leadership, learning, community, and teamwork.