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Efaula Madison

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through the ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service. Focused Assistant Store Manager known for creating stunning merchandise displays and improving revenue for location. Offering exemplary writing and oral communication skills. Experience in diverse retail environments. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Walgreen's Drug Store
04.1996 - 10.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.

Store Manager

Ashley Stewart
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
08.1986

Skills

  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Task Delegation
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Operations Management
  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Staff Development
  • Customer Rapport
  • Sales Growth
  • Retail Operations
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Hiring and Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Team Motivation
  • Performance Reviewing
  • Promotional Planning
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Schedule Oversight
  • Sales Reporting
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Business Development
  • Cash Management

Accomplishments


  • Supervised team of 8 staff members on a state to state buy out of RiteAid drug stores

Reading ,gardening,shopping

I enjoy reading in my garden in the late springtime. I also enjoy going to the movies and spending time with family and friends.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Walgreen's Drug Store
04.1996 - 10.2023

Store Manager

Ashley Stewart
01.1992 - 01.1996

Bachelor of Arts - English

Texas Southern University
Efaula Madison