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Amanda Hoff

Denham Springs,Louisiana

Summary

Proven leader in customer engagement and sales team leadership, I significantly enhanced store performance and customer satisfaction at Pacific Sunwear. Expert in management and upselling strategies, my approach has consistently driven results, fostering strong relationships and achieving top-tier sales metrics. Skilled in both strategic oversight and fostering team growth, I excel in fast-paced environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Office Manager

Denham Springs Addictive Disorders
2023.01 - Current
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Corresponded with clients through email and telephone.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company owner by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Collected payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.

Consulting Community Liaison

Positive Direction Recovery Resources
2022.04 - Current
  • Network with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or email to assist in treatment placement.
  • Participated in health promotion campaigns to promote awareness of recovery center and services provided.
  • Served as a liaison between different departments internally ensuring maximum efficiency in addressing community needs.

Business Manager/Utilization Manager/Admissions Manager

Washington Street Hope Center
2014.08 - 2022.03

• Reviewed all incoming referrals requesting admittance to the facility and determined if they met criteria to become a client.

• Completed all precertification paperwork for insurance purposes.

• Reviewed clinical information for concurrent reviews and extended lengths of stay.

• Office Operations - Reviewed precertification requests, tracked daily census, HR (staff background checks and CPR certifications), input data into medical databases, tracked length of stay extensions, created super bills, liaison for billing company, assisted with discharge planning, assisted with company becoming CARF accredited, and creating policies and procedures.

SERVER/BARTENDER/Corporate Server Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
2008.08 - 2013.08
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Trained new hires on a corporate level to company standards.
  • Lead in sales and survey ratings and received server of the quarter for Darden Industries consecutively for two quarters.

Assistant Store Manager

Pacific Sunwear
2007.11 - 2008.05
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.

Assistant Store Manager

Gadzooks
2000.04 - 2002.04
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Education

High School Diploma -

HISET
Louisiana

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales Team Leadership
  • Customer Engagement
  • Management
  • Upselling strategies
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Hospitality services
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Suggestive Selling

Timeline

Business Office Manager

Denham Springs Addictive Disorders
2023.01 - Current

Consulting Community Liaison

Positive Direction Recovery Resources
2022.04 - Current

Business Manager/Utilization Manager/Admissions Manager

Washington Street Hope Center
2014.08 - 2022.03

SERVER/BARTENDER/Corporate Server Trainer

Longhorn Steakhouse
2008.08 - 2013.08

Assistant Store Manager

Pacific Sunwear
2007.11 - 2008.05

Assistant Store Manager

Gadzooks
2000.04 - 2002.04

High School Diploma -

HISET
Amanda Hoff