Erin Benning
Bangor,PA
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Manager with proven expertise at Lane Bryant in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales through effective merchandising strategies. Skilled in team leadership and money handling, I foster positive work environments while mentoring staff. Committed to operational excellence, I consistently improve service quality and maintain accurate financial reporting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Lane Bryant
10.2013 - 03.2025
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- 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.
Assistant Manager
The Children's Place
09.2002 - 06.2013
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- 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.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Bangor Area School
Bangor, PA06.2001
Skills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Team motivation
- Goal setting
- Workload management
- Retail operations
- Retail operations management
- Orientation and training
- Multitasking and organization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Lane Bryant
10.2013 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager
The Children's Place
09.2002 - 06.2013
Diploma - General Studies
Bangor Area School
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