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Alyssha Harden

Long Beach,California

Summary

Detail-oriented Assistant Manager with extensive record of accomplishment in leadership roles. Establishes clear guidelines, enforces consistent policies to drive staff satisfaction and achieve objectives. Strong relationship-building, multitasking, and decision-making skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Banter by Piercing Pagoda
Lakewood, CA
09.2022 - 01.2024

- Resolved customer service issues swiftly to renew customer faith, successfully reducing year-over-year complaints.

- Streamlined sales transaction records using point-of-sale systems for accuracy.
- Oversaw employee attendance, timekeeping, and payroll processes.
- Assessed personnel activities, enhancing performance in daily operations. Resulting in increased units per transaction per employee.
- Optimized inventory tracking methods for improved stock management to prevent shrink.
- Partnered with leadership in formulating business strategies to foster operational efficiency.
- Upheld strict adherence to safety protocols and organizational policies.
- Kept abreast of the latest product offerings to best serve customers.
- Managed daily business activities, including staff scheduling and task delegation.
- Assessed business metrics to drive team performance and growth. Successfully improved controlled store KPIs (units per transaction and average order value), despite declining mall foot traffic.
- Recruited and onboarded talent, aligning with company standards and programs.

Key Sales Associate

Banter by Piercing Pagoda
Lakewood, CA
11.2019 - 09.2022

- Delivered exceptional customer service, consistently engaging with customers.

- Maintained precise pricing accuracy, ensuring clarity for customers.
- Expertly handled all cash register operations, ensuring transactional accuracy and adherence to all organizational protocols.
- Enhanced product merchandising of displays, significantly boosting sales potential through visual appeal.
- Efficiently managed merchandise returns, processing promptly in accordance with established return policies.
- Informed customers with comprehensive product knowledge, highlighting features and advantages to aid purchasing decisions.
- Accurately processed a variety of payment methods for merchandise, including credit cards, gift cards, checks, and cash transactions.
- Recommended complementary items to customers, effectively increasing purchase satisfaction and sales.
- Fostered robust customer relationships, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business opportunities.
- Maintained an organized and inviting store environment, contributing to a superior shopping experience for customers.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Retail Operations
  • Sales Growth
  • Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Organization and Planning
  • Workload Management
  • Product Knowledge

Affiliations

  • Youth Leader: led and mentored groups of young individuals, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
    - Coordinating youth group meetings and events
    - Mentoring younger members and providing guidance
    - Collaborating with local leaders to promote youth involvement in programs
    - Increased youth engagement and participation by 20% in the first year
    - Skills Developed: effective communication, event planning, team leadership and conflict resolution
  • Trained Dancer/Dance Team: developed discipline and dedication through rigorous professional dance training.
    - Participated in competitive dance teams, honing teamwork skills.
    - Performed in various events, showcasing artistic expression and dedication to practice.
    - Collaborated in choreography creation, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail.
    - Contributed to team strategy meetings, enhancing performance quality.

Employment History

Banter By Piercing Pagoda  Assistant Manager, Lakewood, CA   09/2022 - 01/2024

Banter By Piercing Pagoda  Key Sales Associate, Lakewood, CA 11/2019 - 09/2022 

First American Team    Administrative Assistant, Signal Hill, CA   01/2016 - 10/2019

Alta Resources    Customer Care Rep, Brea, CA 08/2015 - 01/2016

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Banter by Piercing Pagoda
09.2022 - 01.2024

Key Sales Associate

Banter by Piercing Pagoda
11.2019 - 09.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Sociology

Cypress College
Alyssha Harden