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Dawn Lewis

Farmerville,LA

Summary

Dynamic Team Lead with a proven track record at Academy Sports and Outdoors, excelling in operations management and enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in schedule management and effective communication,

Team-oriented professional prepared to take on leadership responsibilities with focus on driving results and fostering collaboration. Proven success in managing teams, overseeing project execution, and adapting to dynamic work environments. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong organizational skills, ensuring seamless team operations and achievement of goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Academy Sports and Outdoor
West Monroe LA
10.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Master Gardener

City of West Monroe
West Monroe, LA
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Cultivated diverse plant species in accordance with local climate and soil conditions.
  • Assisted in designing and implementing community garden projects to enhance local biodiversity.
  • Provided educational workshops on sustainable gardening practices to community members.
  • Conducted regular plant health assessments to identify pests and diseases effectively.

Manager

Dollar General
Columbia MO And Dubach LA
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to company standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Manager

Orschlen Farm and Home
Centralia, MO
02.2012 - 07.2017
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Education

General -

West Ouachita High School
West Monroe, LA
05.1997

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Operations management
  • Cash handling
  • Shift scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Team Lead

Academy Sports and Outdoor
10.2024 - Current

Master Gardener

City of West Monroe
12.2022 - 04.2024

Manager

Dollar General
08.2017 - 08.2023

Manager

Orschlen Farm and Home
02.2012 - 07.2017

General -

West Ouachita High School