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Elizabeth Howes

Sun Prairie,Wisconsin

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Worker

Schoeps Icecream
Madison , WI
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.

Cashier, Men's Pants Production, and Sales

Value Village Thrift Stores
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
  • Greeted several customres per day.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Waitress Manager

Atlantis Taverna
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
08.2006 - 10.2017
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Waitress Manager

Lotus Truck Stop
Madison, Wisconsin
02.2006 - 07.2006
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Waitress Manager

Travel Centers Of America Truck Stop
Madison, Wisconsin
10.2004 - 02.2006
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.

Accessories Manager

Liz Claiborne
Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
08.2000 - 10.2003
  • Facilitated quality customer service by listening to customer complaints, examining returned merchandise and resolving problems to restore and promote good public relations.
  • Ordered merchandise and prepared requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand.
  • Motivated and managed employees to understand, follow and promote company policies.
  • Cross-trained and cultivated associates to encourage growth and development.
  • Examined merchandise to verify correct pricing, display and function.

Supervisor

Liz Claiborne Shoes
Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
08.1998 - 10.2000
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI
06.2000

Skills

  • Priority management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Financial Management
  • Negotiation
  • Operations management
  • Business Development
  • Strategic planning
  • Business planning
  • Budgeting
  • Inventory oversight
  • Team Building
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Teambuilding
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management

Timeline

Production Worker

Schoeps Icecream
11.2021 - 02.2022

Cashier, Men's Pants Production, and Sales

Value Village Thrift Stores
08.2021 - 10.2021

Waitress Manager

Atlantis Taverna
08.2006 - 10.2017

Waitress Manager

Lotus Truck Stop
02.2006 - 07.2006

Waitress Manager

Travel Centers Of America Truck Stop
10.2004 - 02.2006

Accessories Manager

Liz Claiborne
08.2000 - 10.2003

Supervisor

Liz Claiborne Shoes
08.1998 - 10.2000

High School Diploma -

Maranatha Baptist University

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