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Aqweli Parks

Detroit

Summary

Accomplished Operations Manager with a proven track record at Party City, enhancing operational efficiency and employee performance through expert leadership and problem-solving skills. Excelled in customer service and operations management, significantly improving accountability and performance outcomes. Skilled in staff training and inventory control, adept at fostering team unity and driving retail success.

Work History

Operations Manager

Party City
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Sales Associate

Meijer
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Staff management

Timeline

Operations Manager

Party City

Sales Associate

Meijer
Aqweli Parks