Dakota Curtis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Talented Department Head motivated to improve department operations and revitalize team morale with hands-on management approach. Devoted to continuous optimization and ambitious in pursuing opportunities to more efficiently handle demands.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Head
Self Employed
Atlanta, GA
10.2016 - Current
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
Lead Stocker
Micheals
Buford, GA
05.2015 - 04.2018
- Coordinated assignments to keep workspaces clean and organized.
- Supervised stock crew associates in daily replenishment, storage management and merchandising.
- Inspected merchandise for quality, variety and safety against specifications.
- Oversaw workers preparing new merchandise for sales floor with store-specific tags and displays.
- Logged daily production, shrink and inventory levels in computer system.
- Managed shipment receiving, processing and storage under tight timelines.
Project Manager
Fox In A Box Studios
Atlanta, GA
03.2014 - 01.2018
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Salesman
Hyundai
Stone Mountain, GA
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Snellville, GA
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
Produce Associate
Kroger
Atlanta, GA
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of People
Los Angeles, CA04.2025
High School Diploma -
Brookwood High School
Snellville, GA06.2013
Skills
- Creating Procedures
- POS Inventory System Operation
- Customer Transactions
- Inventory Accuracy
- Plan Projects
- Shrinkage Control
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strategic Business Initiatives
- Customer Loyalty
Timeline
Department Head
Self Employed
10.2016 - Current
Salesman
Hyundai
10.2015 - 03.2016
Lead Stocker
Micheals
05.2015 - 04.2018
Project Manager
Fox In A Box Studios
03.2014 - 01.2018
Produce Associate
Kroger
04.2013 - 02.2015
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2012 - 03.2015
BBA - Business Administration
University of People
High School Diploma -
Brookwood High School