Allyson Wallace
Morganton,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional providing executive support and team leadership in business operations. Experienced in office management, accounting, invoicing, and vendor negotiations. Demonstrates strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities while fostering collaboration and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Food Matters Market
Morganton, North Carolina
10.2024 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with key customers and stakeholders, expanding business networks and identifying new opportunities.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical counts, reducing loss through accurate assessments.
- Balance store safe, reconcile cash drawers and make bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Led weekly team meetings, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Maintain confidential records and verify accurate filing systems for organizational compliance.
- Process forms, invoices, and correspondence using spreadsheets and office systems.
Event Coordinator
Fonta Flora Brewery
Morganton, NC
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Planned and executed 80+ events such as rehearsal dinners, weddings, community fundraisers and brewery festivals
- Managed logistics for transportation, catering, entertainment, and decorations, ensuring seamless execution of events through collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
- Responded to inquiries, coordinated tours and facilitated bookings of three private venues, each hosting between 50- 250 guests
- Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events
- Acquired 15 new clients in the final quarter of 2022, increasing company revenue by $8,000
- Tracked and reported key metrics post-event, including attendance and revenue, providing insights for assessing event success and identifying improvement areas.
Store Manager
Food Matters Market
Morganton, NC
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed overall store operations including product purchasing, inventory tracking, and daily sales reports
- Managed store personnel, including hiring and training new employees
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines
- Reconciled daily bank deposits and cash draws at start and end of business day
- Promoted special offers through customer loyalty programs
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster cohesive workplace culture
Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 08.2013 - 01.2018
Skills
- Inventory management
- Sales Strategy
- Team Development
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Cash reconciliation
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Food Matters Market
10.2024 - Current
Event Coordinator
Fonta Flora Brewery
09.2022 - 03.2024
Store Manager
Food Matters Market
07.2021 - 09.2022
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2013 - 01.2018