Ashley Ayers
Inglis
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Gulf Coast Seafood
12.2022 - Current
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Handled ordering and receiving of products.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Commercial Fisherman
T&M Seafood
01.2008 - Current
- Leveraged nets of various sizes, fishing lines and traps to catch Blue Crabs.
- Troubleshot and repaired equipment and kept fishing vessels clean to maintain machinery in good working order.
- Measured and released crabs that failed to meet jurisdiction's or captain's size requirements.
- Measured, sorted and stored catches, returning illegal or undesirable creatures back to water.
- Participated in wildlife and natural area protection efforts.
- Used manual methods or hoisting equipment to move supplies, nets, traps and catches to and from vessel.
- Collected Blue Crabs and sold 300 pounds per day to local restaurants and fish markets.
- Conducted daily inspections, completed basic maintenance and performed minor repairs to keep gear and equipment in optimal condition.
- Packaged and loaded products for shipment.
- Inspected weather forecasts to effectively plan trips around storms and other hazardous conditions.
- Stayed up to date on best fishing locations in area to maximize trip profits.
- Monitored weather, crew and vessel conditions to make sound operational choices.
- Applied knowledge of areas and navigational skills to keep vessel on-target and bring in maximum returns.
Manager
Yankeetown Marina
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Produce Manager
Food Ranch
02.2017 - 08.2020
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Negotiated with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, and delivery.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
Certification - Marine Mechanic
Withlacoochee Technical Institute
Inverness, FL01-2009
High School Diploma -
Crystal River High School
Crystal River, FL05-2008
No Degree -
Yankeetown School
Yankeetown FL05-2004
Skills
- Personnel development
- Promotional planning
- Cash management
- Team motivation
- Bank and safe deposits
- Inventory management
- Pricing strategies
- Customer service
- Employee supervision and motivation
- Advertising and marketing
- Store operations
- Store opening and closing
Timeline
Store Manager
Gulf Coast Seafood
12.2022 - Current
Manager
Yankeetown Marina
08.2020 - 01.2022
Produce Manager
Food Ranch
02.2017 - 08.2020
Commercial Fisherman
T&M Seafood
01.2008 - Current
Certification - Marine Mechanic
Withlacoochee Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Crystal River High School
No Degree -
Yankeetown School
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