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Cindy Ward

Orange Park,FL

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Paint Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2003 - Current
  • Trained and oriented associates to maximize team performance.
  • Coordinated merchandising displays, signage and sales enablement.
  • Scheduled workers and delegated assignments to effectively meet expected customer and business demands.
  • Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
  • Oversaw continuous floor maintenance and recovery efforts, keeping displays and shelves customer-ready and professionally presented.
  • Entered and priced inventory to assist with efficient restocking.
  • Engaged associates in daily operations through open communication and upbeat team meetings.
  • Kept merchandise fresh by monitoring use of proper stock rotation procedures and setting up promotions to move out aging products.
  • Created timely and accurate inventory, cash and production reports for senior managers.
  • Built successful retail teams by instilling culture of collaboration and developing daily plans centered on common group goals.
  • Followed HACCP safety guidelines for correctly receiving and distributing foods.
  • Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
  • Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
  • Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.

Front End Operations Supervisor

Kmartcorp
03.1997 - 02.2003
  • Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sunnyslope High School
Phoenix, AZ
06.1984

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Paint Mixing Expertise
  • Industry Trends Awareness
  • Resource Allocation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Project Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Staff Training
  • Continuous Learning
  • Time Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Task Delegation
  • Quality Control
  • Workload Prioritization
  • Customer Service
  • Product Knowledge
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making

Timeline

Paint Department Supervisor

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2003 - Current

Front End Operations Supervisor

Kmartcorp
03.1997 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Sunnyslope High School
Cindy Ward