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Ella Spence

Department Assistant Manager
Rock Island,IL

Summary

Service-oriented Sales Manager with more than 3 years of experience developing relationships and partnerships. Strategic and analytical with motivational leadership style and expertise in building new network connections, promoting products and expanding territories.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Department Manager

Hy-Vee
Milan, IL
09.2018 - Current
  • Arranged sales incentives with store management and vendor representatives to reward deserving team members for exceeding expectations.
  • Developed and implemented plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.
  • Maximized productivity and profitability by balancing sales and expenses.
  • Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Managed orders for 130+ customers per day.

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
Moline, Illinois
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
  • Handled cash and processed payments accurately to avoid errors.
  • Learned new drinks and procedures first, and instructed all team members on how to properly complete each.
  • Taught proper procedures and strategies for success to new employees.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages which improved customer satisfaction.
  • Connected with 70+ customers each day.

Education

Associate of Arts - Communications

Black Hawk College
Moline, IL
Current

Skills

  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Customer Interaction
  • Professional Relationships
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Strategic Business Initiatives
  • Reporting and Performance Analysis

Timeline

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
09.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Department Manager

Hy-Vee
09.2018 - Current

Associate of Arts - Communications

Black Hawk College
Ella SpenceDepartment Assistant Manager