Donna Vela
Hobby Lobby
LITTLE ROCK,AR
6
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Assistant Store Manager with over three years of experience in enhancing store operations. Proven skills in loss prevention, inventory coordination, and team leadership. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of customer service and operational excellence.
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Assisted in managing daily store operations, and running the store independently as needed.
- Perform cash handling, secure end-of-day duties, and maintain loss prevention protocols to protect store assets.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing product loss.
- Oversee the craft department ordering, recovery, and resets to keep displays organized and sales ready.
- Provide district support by traveling to assist other stores with their openings, inventories, and peak period coverage.
Sales Associate
3 Years 5 Months- Assisted customers in locating products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Demonstrated product knowledge to effectively address customer needs.
- Led in department resets, ordering, and merchandise restocking to uphold service and presentation standards.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Skills
Retail operations
Operational management
Department management
Loss prevention
Inventory counting
Team building and leadership
Store organization
Time management
Staff supervision
Customer service
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Hobby Lobby
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sales Associate
Hobby Lobby
06.2020 - 11.2023Read More
Bradley Bourbonnais High School
High School Diploma
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Prairie State College
No Degree from Early Childhood Education
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