Briget Wilson-Chaikin
Atlantic Beach,NY
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Manager with a proven track record at Animal Medicine and Surgery Clinic, adept at developing impactful HR policies and enhancing employee relations. Skilled in training and mentoring, I successfully optimized recruitment strategies, attracting top talent and fostering a culture of engagement and compliance within the organization.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Animal Medicined and Surgery Clinic
09.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance workplace culture and employee engagement.
- Led recruitment efforts, optimizing talent acquisition strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Managed employee relations, addressing concerns and fostering a positive work environment.
- Designed training programs to improve staff skills and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Store Manager of Operations
True Religion
01.2013 - 06.2025
- Developed schedules for team members, aligning staffing needs with peak business hours.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to execute promotional events driving increased foot traffic.
- Increased sales by 15% with special displays and promotions.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- 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.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Led training sessions for staff members on new product offerings, operational procedures, and customer service techniques to ensure the highest level of performance in every aspect of the business.
- Mentored employees for professional growth, fostering a positive work culture that encouraged collaboration and teamwork.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations to maintain a secure working environment.
- Reduced employee turnover through effective recruitment, training, and performance evaluation initiatives.
- Managed overall visual merchandising efforts within the store location while adhering to corporate standards and guidelines, ensuring a consistent brand image across all marketing materials.
- Evaluated store performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes for better results.
- Optimized staff scheduling to accommodate peak business periods without compromising quality of service or employee satisfaction.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Managed inventory levels, implementing efficient stock management practices.
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
After-School Teacher
Early ED. /Albert B Gray Schultz Middle School
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and goals.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enhanced social skills and teamwork among students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instructional methods as needed for effectiveness.
- Coordinated community partnerships to enrich after-school programming with additional resources and experiences.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Prepared food and served meals and refreshments to fifteen children.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
- Contributed positively to school culture by participating in committees and volunteering for various school events, promoting a sense of community among staff members and students.
- Fostered love of learning in students through interactive and experiential learning opportunities.
- Monitored and assessed student progress, adapting teaching methods to optimize learning for all students.
- Implemented digital literacy program, equipping students with essential 21st-century skills.
- Increased student participation in after-school programs by introducing variety of new clubs and activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teachers Assistant
Prospect School k-6/ Sunny Old Westbury
09.1992 - 05.1994
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and managing classroom activities.
- Supported students' individual learning needs through personalized attention and resources.
- Collaborated with educators to develop engaging educational materials and resources.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents to enhance learning outcomes.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Support initiative growth and independance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY09-2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY09-1998
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
After-School Teacher
Early ED. /Albert B Gray Schultz Middle School
03.2017 - 12.2020
Human Resources Manager
Animal Medicined and Surgery Clinic
09.2016 - Current
Store Manager of Operations
True Religion
01.2013 - 06.2025
Teachers Assistant
Prospect School k-6/ Sunny Old Westbury
09.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nassau Community College