Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Planned and conducted staff trainings with emphasis on customer service, in stock demands, specialty area training in plumbing, paint, lawn and garden.
Mixed paint colors to create custom blends, using paint mixing machine and spatulas.
Ran and Operated specialty departments (Plumbing, Paint, Lawn & Garden)
In the time I have been back at Ace I have also achieved Pinnacle standing with Ace Hardware for 2 years straight.
Office Manager
Strittmatter Irrigation
Pilot Point , Texas
05.2017 - 12.2019
Oversaw work processes and performed quality control tasks to increase revenue and reduce production times.
Managed files and records for clients.
Maintained store equipment, printers and fax machines.
Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures
Supervised staff of 6 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Assistant Manager
Ace Hardware Pilot Point
Pilot Point, Texas
03.2007 - 05.2017
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.