Customer-focused individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. 10+ years of leadership, in a fast paced and ever changing environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Experience Leader
Petsmart
Avon, OH
03.2025 - Current
Assisted customers with product and service selections.
Involved in the hiring process of new associates.
Supported the training of team members on store policies and procedures.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and product displays.
Utilized point-of-sale systems for processing transactions.
Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner, ensuring satisfactory outcomes.
Assistant Store Leader
Petsmart
North Olmsted, OH
12.2017 - 03.2025
Assisted in daily store operations and staff management.
Trained new employees on store policies and customer service standards.
Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.
Oversaw daily operations by delegating tasks, managing shift changes and conducting keyholder duties to open and close business.
Coached employees to help each reach true potential and expand skill sets.
Established and modeled positive service attitude to meet company's expected guidelines.
Maintained open door policy to help employees feel comfortable voicing concerns.
Ensured accuracy of weekly payroll records by verifying hours worked by employees against timecards.
Provided guidance and leadership to store team members.
Managed returns and exchanges efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
Interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
Merchandise and Inventory Leader/Presentation Mana
Petsmart
South Euclid, OH
08.2011 - 12.2017
Managed inventory control processes and ensured accurate stock levels.
Trained team members on best practices for inventory management.
Oversaw inventory audits and identified discrepancies in stock records.
Monitored product expiration dates and ensured proper rotation of stock.
Resolved any issues related to damaged goods or overstocking of certain items.
Organized storage areas by implementing efficient space utilization techniques.
Monitored stock levels and identified discrepancies between physical and computerized records.
Inspected incoming materials for damage.
Entered information into system to update status reports.
Identified and resolved inventory problems, including damaged or lost items.
Implementation of monthly Plan-o-grams.
Verified monthly price changes.
Set monthly ad displays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
09.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Customer service
Employee training
Inventory management
Team leadership
Effective communication
Time management
Problem solving
Team collaboration
Policy adherence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Experience Leader
Petsmart
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Store Leader
Petsmart
12.2017 - 03.2025
Merchandise and Inventory Leader/Presentation Mana