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Amy Burgess

Gadsden,AL

Summary

Dependable employee with over 30 years of experience in Retail Sales and Management, specializing in CustomerService Management and Customer Satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Manager

Dream Cakes & Sweets by Amy
04.2016 - Current

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.

Retail Merchandiser

Crossmark
02.2014 - 04.2016
  • Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
  • Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.

Assistant Store Manager

Fred's Dollar Store
08.2012 - 02.2014
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.

Assistant Department Manager

Kmart
09.2007 - 04.2012
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
  • Maintained department

Education

Diploma - Office Assistant/ Accounting

Gadsden Business College
Rainbow City, AL
02.1993

Skills

  • Sales management
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Bakery Manager

Dream Cakes & Sweets by Amy
04.2016 - Current

Retail Merchandiser

Crossmark
02.2014 - 04.2016

Assistant Store Manager

Fred's Dollar Store
08.2012 - 02.2014

Assistant Department Manager

Kmart
09.2007 - 04.2012

Diploma - Office Assistant/ Accounting

Gadsden Business College
Amy Burgess