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Tanya Palmer

MARTINSBURG,WV

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service. Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Proactive and meticulous Manager with over 15 years of experience in Restaurant industry. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars
Spring Mills, WV
05.2021 - Current
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.

Induction

Fedex Ground
Martinsburg, WV
11.2017 - 07.2018

Safely unloaded trucks full of USPS parcels onto a conveyor belt using proper lifting techniques.

Front End Manager

Brothers Pizza & Restaurant
Martinsburg, WV
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping and security.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Evaluated employee performance and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Scheduled personnel according to skill sets and coverage needs, and made adjustments to meet unexpected demands.
  • Motivated employees to perform at peak productivity with morale-boosting programs.
  • Recorded financial transactions and performed account reconciliations.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Maintained current and compliant financial records, monitoring and addressing variances through detailed analyses.
  • Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.
  • Monitored cash drawers in 2 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules for team members.
  • Managed customer service duties by greeting over 50+ customers daily and informing customers about products.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Strategically scheduled 10 team members to maintain optimal staffing at all times.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Hired staff members who brought talent, enthusiasm and experience to skilled team of Servers/Cooks.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Transformed employee performance by enhancing training and mentoring strategies in operational and customer-facing roles.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars
Martinsburg, West Virginia
03.2014 - 10.2017
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Achieved recognition for contribution to store success by optimizing sales.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
Martinsburg, West Virginia
06.2011 - 08.2012
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Walked through store areas every 30 minutes to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Caseys General Stores Inc
Oronogo, MO
10.2006 - 06.2011
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Kept a proper count of inventory
  • Helped to place the truck order
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martinsburg High School
Martinsburg, WV
05.1996

Skills

  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Operations management
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Training
  • Staff supervision
  • Employee scheduling
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars
05.2021 - Current

Induction

Fedex Ground
11.2017 - 07.2018

Front End Manager

Brothers Pizza & Restaurant
10.2017 - 07.2018

Assistant Manager

Little Caesars
03.2014 - 10.2017

Assistant Store Manager

Family Dollar
06.2011 - 08.2012

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Caseys General Stores Inc
10.2006 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Martinsburg High School
Tanya Palmer