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Deborah Harris

Cliffwood

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Sales Support

Ware-Butler Building Materials
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

General Manager

Madison Township Lumber
11.1992 - 10.2024
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Brunswick High School
East Brunswick, NJ

Skills

  • Sales
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Retention
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Vendor relationships
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Calm under pressure

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Commercial Sales Support

Ware-Butler Building Materials
10.2024 - 07.2025

General Manager

Madison Township Lumber
11.1992 - 10.2024

High School Diploma -

East Brunswick High School

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