Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Store Manager/Small Business Owner
Wilt Family Farms LLC
08.2016 - Current
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.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Bus Driver
Loudoun County Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2016
Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Farm Hand
Mabe Family Farm
01.2004 - 07.2015
Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance.
Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.