Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
StoreManager

Betty Osei

Dallas,TX

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at JOANN Fabrics and Crafts, excelling in customer service and operational efficiency. Proven track record in training and mentoring staff, enhancing customer satisfaction, and optimizing inventory management. Adept at problem-solving and fostering positive team environments, driving sales through effective merchandising strategies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Resolved customer concerns efficiently, ensuring satisfaction and fostering loyalty.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Facilitated hiring process for new staff members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Making store schedule weekly
  • Trained more than ten District managers
  • Maintained a clean store
  • Lead the team emotionally and physically through Liquidation process.

Acting Store Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved store profitability by optimizing product placement and promotions.
  • Led team of associates to boost customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and inventory control.
  • Developed training programs for staff, resulting in higher employee performance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing feedback and implementing changes.
  • Coordinated inventory management to reduce stock shortages and overages.

Assistant Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Creating a weekly and leading the team for the Ship from store program.

Retail Keyholder

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
05.2003 - 07.2022

Open and close the store

Daily operations

Education Coordinator

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
01.2016 - 02.2020
  • Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
  • Monitored expenditures to remain within budgets and improve forecasting accuracy.
  • Created sewing and craft programs for kids and Adults.

Education

Associate In Arts -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Store operations
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fabric and craft knowledge
  • Customer service management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance Evaluations

Timeline

Store Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2024 - Current

Acting Store Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2023 - 02.2024

Assistant Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
07.2022 - 10.2023

Education Coordinator

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
01.2016 - 02.2020

Retail Keyholder

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
05.2003 - 07.2022

Associate In Arts -

Tarrant County College
Betty Osei