A dedicated, conscientious individual with solid experience in providing customer support services in a variety of Insurance settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an outstanding sense of humor. A well-organized self-starter, effective working both independently and as an integral member of a team effort. Disciplined and persistent in achieving customer satisfaction. Effective working under pressure and within time constraints. Meticulous and detail oriented resulting in high performance goals.
· Managed an $80k/mo sales store with 200k in inventory.
· Evaluated merchandise to determine loan/buy amounts.
· Priced all Jewelry and hard goods.
· Managed staff of 12 employees.
· Oversaw all P&L management.
· Handled marketing and sales promotions.
· Cultivated relationships with loan and sales customers, calling many of them consistently.
· Drove scrap sales to become nearly 30% of total jewelry sales by serving integral role in developing Gold Program. Monthly program facilitated selling large amount of gold for scrap rather than retailing it.
· Boosted brand awareness by creating monthly marketing program and promoting in-store event.
· Sustained consistent inventory loss / theft of less than 0.05%.
· Maintained less than 20% employee turnover. Praised for outstanding ability to recruit and train Managers.
· Led top-performing employees, consistently managing at least one staff member that ranked in top 20 performers in company of 700. Commended for promotional and employee incentive contest ideas
· Increased average annual sales and profits 20%. Exceeded sales goals consistently by establishing daily employee goals and then coaching staff on methods to achieve those milestones.
· Led 5 stores in Baltimore region for most profitable operation.