Dynamic leader with extensive experience at PetSmart, excelling in team leadership and conflict resolution. Proven track record in driving productivity and enhancing customer experiences while managing expenses effectively. Skilled in performance management and fostering talent development, ensuring a culture of belonging and high standards in service delivery.
-Held multiple roles within the PetsHotel, ultimately achieving the position of PetsHotel Leader in November 2019.
-Currently oversee five leads and eight non-leader associates, but have overseen six leads and fifteen non-leader associates.
-Lead positive pet and pet parent experience within the PetsHotel through hospitality, guest services and reservation management.
-Providing safe and excellent care for pet guests by ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures.
-Obtaining vet care for pets displaying signs of stress and partnering with veterinary professionals in decision making to achieve the best outcome.
-Lead a culture of belonging through adhering to our Code of Ethics, fostering growth, providing performance evaluations, and holding associates accountable.
-Handling escalated pet parent concerns by responding with empathy and providing solutions.
-Managing expenses such as labor and supplies.
-Scheduling leads and non-lead associates to accommodate pet and pet parent needs by predicting businesses volume and labor expense.
-Driving productivity and customer focus to achieve sales targets and expected store metrics.
-Partnering with grooming salon, pet training and core professionals to leverage expertise and provide a positive experience for pets and pet parents.
-Held multiple roles within the restaurant, ultimately achieving the position of General Manager in May 2012.
-Lead a team of two to three supervisors and four to six non-supervisor employees.
-Providing a positive customer experience through food safety, presentation and cordiality.
-Partnering with the business owner and corporate professionals to provide expected menu offerings, available specials, and restaurant standards.
-Managing expenses such as labor and food cost.
-Driving sales by positive customer and employee interactions and adhering to company food cost expectations.
-Scheduling to accommodate customers in restaurant as well as delivery customer volume.