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Gwendolyn Bair

Pleasantville,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated, results driven administrator with years of retail sales management, human resources, and strategic community business relationship development experience. offering administrative expertise gained the 26 years of Retail successful contributions. Motivating leader with history of building and managing teams. Proficient at identifying core issues and integrating solutions to achieve maintained results. Strong relationship builder works well with stakeholders, corporate teams, and community leaders.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Market Assistant

Walmart Stores, Inc
Turnersville, NJ
10.1998 - Current
  • Prepare Financial and business data management.
  • Managed the coordination, planning, and scheduling of multiple projects
  • Researched, scrutinize, and escalate data errors.
  • Administered Human Resource transactions.
  • Establish timeframes to maintain cost efficiencies.
  • Collaborate with others to build relevant resources.
  • Oversaw Regulatory Compliance & Industry Best Practices.
  • Established Marketing and Promotional Campaigns.
  • Negotiated Contracts.
  • Developed action plans to mitigate risk and strengthen the business.
  • Facilitated leadership, Training and Talent Development.
  • Utilized conflict resolution and decision making knowledge to improve business relationships.
  • Advanced community and non-profit involvement to build business partnership.
  • Advised customers and associates as an resources for policy clarification.
  • Created associate engagement committee to support associate moral.

Human Resource Manager

Wal-Mart
Mays Landing, NJ
12.1996 - 12.1998
  • Responsible for staffing, retention, and training of all associates.
  • Managed the new associate orientation program.
  • Oversaw all policy and procedures were followed according to regulatory guidelines, state and federal Laws.
  • Managed drug-screening process.
  • Executed payroll & scheduling operations.
  • Coordinated associate’s evaluations and salary structure.
  • Educated associates of all benefits updates.
  • Implemented a successful recruiting and selection committee.
  • Established an associate turnover reduction by 52%.
  • Developed and Managed training of all associates to achieve 99.99% execution level ranking in the top 10 in the northeast Div. of the company.
  • Awarded an accommodation from the New Jersey State Labor board for a successful employer partnership.

Department Manager

Walmart
Mays Landing, NJ
05.1995 - 12.1996
  • Managed operations of department with annual sales of $2 million.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
  • Supported shrinkage and safety awareness, reviewed sales and inventory data, identified trends and prepared reports for management.
  • Determined performance goals for departmental employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Implemented merchandising plans to drive profitability, collaborating with visual merchandising team to develop strategies.
  • Awarded several accommodations for exceptional merchandising & sales profitability.
  • Award Department Manager of the Year.

Education

Business Administration

American Public University
2013

Real Estate

Weichart Real Estate School
Turnersville, NJ
02.2017

Skills

  • Business Action Plans Development and Implmentation
  • Strong Presentation & Negotiation Abilities
  • Established Problem resolution & Risk Mitigation skills
  • Recruiting and employee selection
  • Project Management organization
  • Organized with strong Research Analysis and Process improvement Abilities
  • Planning and coordination
  • Excellent Communication and Relationship development
  • Proficient in MS Office programs - Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Retail Link

Affiliations

  • 2019 American Legion Veterans Volunteerism Award
  • 2016 NAACP Phenomenal Woman Award
  • 2012 Divisional ZP Champion Award
  • 2011 Corporate Community Partnership Image Award
  • Served on committee for AtlantiCare Women's Health Signature Event
  • Facilitator for the Atlantic City Authority' Employability Internship Program.
  • Member, Greater Atlantic City Charities Women's Forum

References

•Sherry Thomas- Market Director of Walmart Stores 610-585-9918

•Dr. Antoinette Wilson - 609-432-3625

Interests

•, Volunteer - Veterans Stand Down for homeless veterans •Atlantic County Food Bank

Timeline

Market Assistant

Walmart Stores, Inc
10.1998 - Current

Human Resource Manager

Wal-Mart
12.1996 - 12.1998

Department Manager

Walmart
05.1995 - 12.1996

Business Administration

American Public University

Real Estate

Weichart Real Estate School

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