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Bonnie Koster

Bonnie Koster

Junction City,KS

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record at Family Dollar, excelling in staff development and financial planning. Expert in optimizing retail operations and fostering strong relationships, I drive team performance and enhance customer satisfaction through effective coaching and hands-on support. Committed to achieving operational excellence and promoting a collaborative work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Family Dollar
03.2020 - Current
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Head Start Teacher

Rural American Initiatives
10.2015 - 03.2020
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained South Dakota driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.

Senior Beauty Advisor

Walgreens
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Properly promoted new beauty items to all clients through professional tutorials.
  • Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Completed individualized assessments and gave advice to customers related to skin and haircare needs.
  • Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.

Education

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Siente Gleska
Lower Brule, SD
08-2019

Skills

  • Staff development

  • Hourly workforce management

  • Supervision of retail operations

  • Financial planning expertise

  • Relationship building and management

Timeline

Store Manager

Family Dollar
03.2020 - Current

Head Start Teacher

Rural American Initiatives
10.2015 - 03.2020

Senior Beauty Advisor

Walgreens
02.2015 - 10.2015

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Siente Gleska