Douglas Sparks

Manager

Valvoline Instant Oil

09.2015 - Current

Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
Boosted employee morale and reduced turnover through development and implementation of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.