Christa A. Curry
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross-functional teams and demonstrating exceptional communication skills. Excel at making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with the ability to work independently. Create effective presentations and develop opportunities that further establish organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Claim Pro Construction
01.2017 - Current
- Oversaw field production by managing job files, outlining build schedule, ordering and scheduling material drop and construction crew.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, accounts payable/receivable, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in significant savings.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
Office Assistant
Wooddale Builders Inc.
01.2012 - 10.2016
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by any team member with access.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and direct to desired staff members.
- Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner and paper.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Created presentations and proposals for use in meetings, assisted in bookkeeping and produced budget reports.
- Ensured business records were accurate by consistently updating customer information.
- Managed company website by updating photos, event dates, blog and social media content weekly.
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
General Manager
Polo Ralph Lauren
11.2007 - 01.2012
- Oversaw planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Assessed job applications, networked continuously and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Coordinated and managed supervisors and staff performance to maximize customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and business profits.
- Recognized problem areas and effectively reduced errors to increase profit margins.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through excellent service, maintaining a clean and organized store environment.
- Oversaw financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and profit analysis.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to improve operational efficiency.
- Boosted overall store performance with strong leadership, clear communication, and consistent feedback.
Store Manager
Geoffrey Beene
07.2005 - 11.2007
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Provided and demonstrated exceptional level of customer service.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
Assistant Store Manager
Geoffrey Beene
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monticello Senior High School
Monticello, MN2003
Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training and development
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Strategic planning
- Organizational development
- Facility management
- Operations oversight
- Problem Solving
- Negotiating
- P&L management
Timeline
Director of Operations
Claim Pro Construction
01.2017 - Current
Office Assistant
Wooddale Builders Inc.
01.2012 - 10.2016
General Manager
Polo Ralph Lauren
11.2007 - 01.2012
Store Manager
Geoffrey Beene
07.2005 - 11.2007
Assistant Store Manager
Geoffrey Beene
06.2003 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Monticello Senior High School
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