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Carmen Jenkins

Whitewright,TX

Summary

Responsible and dedicated customer service team member with proven multitasking and organizational skills. Proficient in operating in fast-paced environment to coordinate paperwork, process payment and complete orders.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

CJ Cleaning
11.2021 - Current
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.

Retail Store Manager

Dollar General
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Submitted orders for new inventory.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • 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.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Scheduled 8 employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

Front Desk Office Manager

Frontier Family Health
07.2018 - 10.2021
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Verified and filed all insurance Medical claims.
  • Processed and collected all Medical Deductibles.

Insurance Sales

Liberty National Life Insurance Company
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
  • Reviewed policy applications for errors and liaised with underwriters to facilitate quick completion of application process.
  • Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
  • Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases and cold calling.
  • Conducted research on insurance packages and investment options to generate client recommendations.
  • Approached potential clients by using direct marketing techniques, including mailings and phone contacts.
  • Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs

Rural Route Carrier

United States Post Office
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Helped customers by carrying oversized parcels inside residences.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Assistant Manager

Big R Farm And Ranch Store
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Developed innovative and creative merchandise displays to drive point-of-sale purchases.
  • Oversaw and managed operational and financial projects to deliver on time and within budget limitations.
  • Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Collaborated with assistant managers to open and close office, handle large transactions and manage inventory.
  • Worked directly with management, Managers, and all department to brainstorm, discuss strategy and mitigate all issues.
  • Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Monitored over 12 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in Positive reaction.
  • Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing all audits to verify protocol adherence.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain company's competitive edge across territories.

Head Cashier, 4th Key Manager

Big R Farm And Ranch Store
01.2013 - 10.2013
  • Maintained stock within optimal levels to meet expected customer and sales levels.
  • Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Trained, mentored and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Educated employees on all job tasks, including register use, merchandising and customer service.
  • Received and processed customer payments.
  • Analyzed purchases for signs of fraud.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Set and updated employee schedules based on expected customer needs to meet coverage demands while controlling labor costs.

Cashier

Walmart
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Arranged paper and electronic payment records to maintain well-organized fill systems and recordkeeping compliance.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Reviewed weekly sales circulars and monitored price changes.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.

Rural Mail Carrier Associate

United States Post Office
11.2010 - 10.2012
  • Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
  • Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders and stamp purchases in field.
  • Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
  • Wrote detailed trip reports with all notable details, including road conditions, weather and obstacles encountered.
  • Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
  • Helped customers by carrying oversized parcels inside residences.
  • Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Paraprofessional Test (GACE) State of Georgia -

Georgia Southern
Statesboro, GA
01.2009

Microsoft Word Classes Ft. Jackson Education Center, SC - Computer Programming

Ft Jackson Military Base
Eastover, SC
12.2009

Skills

  • Business administration
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Operations management
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Effective Communication
  • Data Entry
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Review and Verification

Timeline

Small Business Owner

CJ Cleaning
11.2021 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Dollar General
05.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General
10.2020 - 05.2021

Front Desk Office Manager

Frontier Family Health
07.2018 - 10.2021

Insurance Sales

Liberty National Life Insurance Company
03.2018 - 07.2018

Rural Route Carrier

United States Post Office
10.2014 - 10.2017

Assistant Manager

Big R Farm And Ranch Store
10.2013 - 10.2014

Head Cashier, 4th Key Manager

Big R Farm And Ranch Store
01.2013 - 10.2013

Cashier

Walmart
10.2012 - 12.2012

Rural Mail Carrier Associate

United States Post Office
11.2010 - 10.2012

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University

Paraprofessional Test (GACE) State of Georgia -

Georgia Southern

Microsoft Word Classes Ft. Jackson Education Center, SC - Computer Programming

Ft Jackson Military Base
Carmen Jenkins