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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Total Wine & More
03.2022 - Current
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Store Manager
Michaels Arts And Crafts
11.2009 - 03.2022
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.
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.
Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
CCLA
10.2007 - 06.2009
Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
Retail Sales Associate
Wonder Bread outlet
08.2006 - 10.2007
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
Retail Sales Associate
Macy's
11.2004 - 08.2006
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Sales Representative and Customer Service
Epson
06.2003 - 08.2006
Processed customer orders and inquiries via phone, email and, in-person communication to foster top-quality service delivery.
Increased revenue with strategic upselling of products and services to existing customers.
Delivered superior customer service to retain existing customers and attract future customers.
Informed customers of sales and promotions to build customer base, boost traffic and increase customer loyalty.
Education
Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
Skills
Customer Relationship Management
Project Management
Financial Management
Time Management
Business Administration
Business Planning
Staff Management
Schedule Oversight
Transaction Monitoring
Sales Expertise
Goals and Performance
Inventory Management
Order Management
Regulatory Compliance
Employee Retention
Succession Planning
Accomplishments
Opened an entirely new store and hired 40 plus team members within less than two months. Along with training and learning my new role with a new company.
Relocated existing store to a new location. Hired and trained over 60 plus team members to make the move and reopen store.
Took over existing location and restructured team from the ground up through new hires, training and store standards.
Highest engagement scores through Covid-19 at 97%.
Captainship on schedule writing and payroll management.
Captainship on customer experience.
Captainship on shrink.
Captainship on online orders (pick up in store, curbside and shipping).