Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals, and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Buford, GA
06.2019 - Current
Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion.
Worked with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly.
Held meetings with employees to evaluate performance and make plans for improvement.
Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and company services.
Recruited, managed and motivated 30-member retail team to give every guest positive and memorable experiences.
Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
Supervised end-to-end stock management, including examining incoming inventory, merchandising shelves and preventing shrinkage.
Met and exceeded up-sell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
Returned change and currency and processed debit and credit card payments with 95% accuracy rate.
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
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.
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases including in-store and e-service transactions.
Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
Trained newly hired Job titles in up-selling techniques, and Skill, bolstering job expertise within Timeframe.
Opened and closed store independently when needed and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department.
Reported on updates to project specifications and progress
Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date
Retail Manager
Bargain Hunt
Gainesville , GA
12.2018 - 06.2019
Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
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.
Recruited, hired and trained new team members .
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
Quality Control Inspector
Harrison poultry
Bethlehem, GA
04.2017 - 12.2018
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Completed precise measurements using special tools.
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse
Assistant Store Manager
RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.
Loganville, GA
03.2015 - 04.2017
Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote quick and successful resolution.
Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals who would add value to the team while bringing a wealth of experience .
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned the proper change for cash transactions.
Coached the team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods.
Managed the scheduling for store shifts so that there was proper staffing at all times.
Assisted in meeting standards for customer service and quality.
Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms.
Assistant Store Manager
Braum's Inc
11821 Plano Rd Dallas 75243, Tx
10.2010 - 03.2015
Managed the scheduling for store shifts so that there was proper staffing at all times.
Recruited, interviewed and hired individuals who would add value to the team while bringing a wealth of experience.
Coached the team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods.
Assisted in meeting standards for customer service and quality.
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned the proper change for cash transactions.
Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote quick and successful resolution.
Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
Assigned work to team members based on company needs, personal strengths and job knowledge.
Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
Completed all daily tasks and special assignments with an efficient and quality-driven approach.
Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.