Elizabeth Powell
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven success at Meijer, enhancing team productivity and sales through effective delegation and innovative merchandising strategies. Excelled in customer service and employee scheduling, driving notable improvements in customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Skilled in multitasking and decision-making, fostering a results-driven environment that maximizes both team motivation and store performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Softlines Team Leader 45
Meijer
2301 E Markland Ave
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety guidelines and conducting regular inspections.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, recognizing top performers and identifying areas for improvement.
- Increased sales revenue through effective merchandise displays and strategic product placement.
- Established open lines of communication between team members and management for improved collaboration.
- Resolved escalated customer issues professionally, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage rates within the department.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stockouts and maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Trained new team members on company protocols, leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Organized seasonal clearance events, maximizing sell-through rates on end-of-season merchandise.
- Coordinated staff schedules, balancing workload while minimizing labor costs.
- Developed visual merchandising strategies that increased foot traffic and drove sales growth.
- Oversaw daily operations in the softlines department, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient task completion.
Daycare Teacher
Dream Makers Learning Ministry
525 W Alto Rd
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
Skills
- Team motivation
- Effective Delegation
- Employee Scheduling
- Store Layout
- Store operations
- Merchandising Strategies
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Customer Assistance
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Softlines Team Leader 45
Meijer
03.2015 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Dream Makers Learning Ministry
08.2012 - 03.2015