Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

angelina ward

Hostess Manager
Queen,NY

Summary

Strong leader with 15 years of customer service experience and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

38 West Collection
05.2019 - Current
  • Time management and Staffing
  • Drive Sales goals and KPI's
  • Issue management and report writing (such as disciplinary action forms)
  • Manage stock levels and inventory on sales floor
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies and inventory shrinkage
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit

Store Manager

Aaron's Sales And Lease
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Manage store to achieve planned growth and profit goals
  • Ensure that Quality Control Calls are completed on all new lease agreements within 1 business day of delivery
  • Ensure that all company vehicles are maintained within safe operating standards
  • Ensure all returned merchandise is certified, reclassified and priced
  • Recruit, hire, train and develop best team of associates for store to ensure efficient and successful operations
  • Ensure execution of all customer service programs, company guidelines and policies
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets

Video Repair Agent

Spectrum
04.2017 - 10.2018
  • Coach and developed team of call center representatives in fast-paced, dynamic call center environment
  • Responsible for leading and providing feedback to aid representatives in accomplishing their key measures of success, including all activities that contribute to ensuring customers receive effortless and world class service
  • Contribute to Company vision of being industry leader in customer service through quality, commitment, courtesy and teamwork
  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance customer and employee experience
  • Effectively lead team of representatives utilizing supervisory skills including, but not limited to, time management, planning, communication and coaching skills
  • Monitor individual and team performance to ensure performance and quality standards are met or exceeded
  • Assist team with escalated customer issues
  • Ensure departmental standards regarding customer experience are met by regularly monitoring calls and performance metrics to provide feedback or coaching
  • Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships to ensure alignment on all business initiatives
  • Provide on-going coaching and on-the-job training
  • Handle department personnel issues including performance reviews, counseling and progressive disciplinary actions as needed
  • Ensure Kronos payroll system is properly accounted for and accurately updated for team
  • Performs other duties as requested by management

Dispatcher/Manager

Communicar Inc
04.2010 - 08.2017
  • Schedule and dispatch workers and service vehicles to appropriate locations according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using dispatching application or telephones
  • Relay work orders, messages, and information to or from drivers
  • Determines types or amounts of vehicles and personnel required according to work orders or specifications
  • Keeps customers informed by answering questions
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
  • Accomplished organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
  • Maintain punctuality and performance of fleet routes
  • Exercise Passenger Sensitivity
  • Document Driver Performance, Routes discrepancies, Breakdowns, Accidents, etc.
  • Customer Service
  • Enforce Company Policies and Procedures
  • Promote Safe Driving Habits

Education

Bachelor's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Vista College, El Paso, TX
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Franklin K Lane High School, Brooklyn NY
06.2003

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Microsoft Outlook/Word/POS
  • Inventory Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Activities
  • Training & Developing

Timeline

General Manager - 38 West Collection
05.2019 - Current
Store Manager - Aaron's Sales And Lease
10.2017 - 03.2019
Video Repair Agent - Spectrum
04.2017 - 10.2018
Dispatcher/Manager - Communicar Inc
04.2010 - 08.2017
Vista College - Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts & Sciences
Franklin K Lane High School - High School Diploma,