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Dolores Kulesa

Huntersville,NC

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager at CubeSmart Self Storage with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in sales activities and effective communication, I excel in onboarding new teammates and enforcing quality standards, driving team success and fostering collaboration across multiple locations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

CubeSmart Self Storage
Rahway, New Jersey
01.2022 - Current
  • Supported District Manager by executing various initiatives to enhance district operations.
  • Embraced WOW culture of CubeSmart while delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Reviewed scheduled disposal sales across multiple locations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Coordinated meetings and calls to facilitate training and improve internal communication.
  • Assisted in organizing district calls and meetings to promote collaboration.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert, applying point of sale credits, discounts, and adjustments.
  • Collaborated with contractors and vendors to oversee property improvement projects.

General Manager/Field Training Specialist

CubeSmart Self Storage
Rahway, New Jersey
12.2011 - 01.2022

General Manager:

Responsible for day to day store operations including, but not limited to:

  • Rent storage spaces and manage the leasing process.
  • Daily visual audits of the store and property.
  • Manage legal process for auctions.
  • Collection of delinquent customer accounts.
  • Maintaining company Clean and Neat program at store level.
  • Overseeing light construction and all maintenance.
  • Process invoices and manage reports.
  • Utilize company's point of sale system to take payments, manage customer accounts and maintain inventory.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies.
  • Manage customer complaints.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Field Training Specialist:

  • Includes all of the General Manager duties as well as training and development of new Store Managers, General Managers and Maintenance teammates as well as point of sale training for new District Managers.
  • Assists with training and office setup of new store acquisitions and openings.
  • Evaluate new training materials prepared by instructors and offer actionable suggestions for improvement.

Collections Specialist

Global Court Reporting
Ramsey, New Jersey
09.2009 - 11.2011
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group.
  • Collected documents and made portfolios for collections accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Kean University
Union, NJ

Skills

  • Sales activities and operations management
  • Technical proficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Onboarding new teammates
  • Quality standards enforcement
  • Teammate coaching and motivation

Accomplishments

  • Promoted from Store Manager to General Manager in less than 12 months.
  • Promoted from General Manager to Field Training Specialist within 18 months.
  • Recognized as a Quarterly All Star in 2020 for outstanding personal and store performance as well as team contributions.
  • Recognized as an Annual All Star in 2021 (CubeSmart's highest award) for outstanding personal and store performance as well as team contributions.

Additional Information

Teacher, Dean of Students, Administrator

2/1999 - 12/2005

  • Teacher (1999 -2001) grades 6-8. Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading and Religion in a multi-ability level classroom. Curriculum coordinator; Language Arts and Reading.
  • Developed and implemented Crisis Management Plan for school.
  • Dean of Students ( 2001 -2003) grades K-8. Responsibilities included finding and writing for available grants to fund the school, Positive relationship building between students and staff. implementation of student scheduling and extra curricular activities.
  • Administrator (2004 -2005) Handled all day to day operations as chief building administrator of a K-8 school. Supervised and mentored faculty and staff. Daily interaction with parents and Archdiocesan supervisors. Formulated and carried out school budget. Development of curriculum for all grade levels. Responsible to in all ways advance the future of the institution.

Timeline

Senior Manager

CubeSmart Self Storage
01.2022 - Current

General Manager/Field Training Specialist

CubeSmart Self Storage
12.2011 - 01.2022

Collections Specialist

Global Court Reporting
09.2009 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English

Kean University