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Hope Hutchings

North Canton

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager with a proven track record at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, excelling in customer relations and team leadership. Expert in strategic planning and employee engagement, I foster loyalty through exceptional service and effective coaching. Successfully improved operational efficiency, driving repeat business and enhancing team performance in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
08.2023 - Current
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • 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.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Assistant Manager

Henri's Cloud Nine
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.

Waitress Supervisor

Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
10.2016 - 04.2021
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.

Education

Bachelor of Communications - Communications

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-2022

Skills

  • Employee supervision
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Team motivation
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Customer relations
  • Task delegation
  • Business development
  • Customer rapport
  • Employee engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Strategic thinking

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Enjoy participating in yoga for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Cooking
  • Hiking
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Henri's Cloud Nine
08.2021 - 07.2023

Waitress Supervisor

Aladdin Mediterranean Restaurant
10.2016 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Communications - Communications

Kent State University