Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Braunda Mays

LAS VEGAS,Nevada

Summary

Visionary individual with more than 40 years working as Managing Director for payless organization. Highly communicative and experienced in t

Hiring and training . Strengths in strategic planning, efficiency and team building.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Thrift D Lux
LAS VEGAS, Nevada
  • 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.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.

Sales Associate

Mckaye Fundraising
Chicago, IL
01.1997 - 11.2005
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Teacher Assistant

Donoghue Child Parent Center
Chicago , Illinois
09.1988 - 06.1994
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
  • Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support.

Education

Diploma - General Education

Calumet School, Chicago, IL
05.1975

Skills

  • Program Optimization
  • Staff Supervision
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Cash Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Store Merchandising
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Service
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Payroll Management
  • Time Management
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Sales Tracking
  • Supply Ordering
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Promotion
  • Employee Terminations
  • Delegating Work
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Positive and Friendly
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Bank and Safe Deposits
  • Estimating Demand
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • POS Terminal Operations
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Order Management

Timeline

Sales Associate - Mckaye Fundraising
01.1997 - 11.2005
Teacher Assistant - Donoghue Child Parent Center
09.1988 - 06.1994
Store Manager - Thrift D Lux
Calumet School - Diploma, General Education
Braunda Mays