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Derek Whitton

North Bend,OH

Summary

Resourceful individual offering history of success in achieving targeted goals. Effective problem-solver dedicated to contributing to a team in useful and proficient ways. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Supervisor/Assistant Store Manager

Oakley
Cincinnati , OH
2021.04 - Current
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
  • Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.

Sales Lead Keyholder

Oakley
Cincinnati , OH
2020.03 - 2021.04
  • Same position held from June 2018 - Sept. 2019
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.

Customer Service Representative

Luxottica, North American Call Center
Cincinnati , OH
2019.09 - 2020.03
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.

Sales Lead Keyholder

Oakley
Cincinnati , OH
2018.06 - 2019.09
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.

Sales Associate

Oakley
Cincinnati , OH
2015.01 - 2018.06
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
12.2020

Skills

  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Directing Team Members
  • Team First Attitude
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution

Affiliations

Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project, Jan. 2017 - April 2017

  • Competed in obtaining $1,000 grant for Northern Kentucky Hates Heroin non-profit organization.
  • Finished in top 3 of 15 organizations.

Timeline

Sales Supervisor/Assistant Store Manager

Oakley
2021.04 - Current

Sales Lead Keyholder

Oakley
2020.03 - 2021.04

Customer Service Representative

Luxottica, North American Call Center
2019.09 - 2020.03

Sales Lead Keyholder

Oakley
2018.06 - 2019.09

Sales Associate

Oakley
2015.01 - 2018.06

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Northern Kentucky University
Derek Whitton