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James A. Franklin Jr

Pickerington,Ohio

Summary

My ultimate goal is to have a successful, long-term career in the customer service industry. I am a highly motivated self-starter, who works well with others! I have the ability to multi-task, and can work well with little or no supervision. In addition to being a team player, I also have excellent communication and human relation skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager/CrossFit Trainer

Beyond Limits Training
Reynoldsburg, OH
07.2020 - Current
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Order Picker

Amazon
Groveport, OH
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.

General Manager

GNC Arlington Square
Upper Arlington, OH
07.2010 - 06.2020
  • In charge of managing store location and maintaining standards according to corporate guidelines
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring and development of staff of 4-10 people at a time
  • Accountability for payroll, inventory and sales per company policy guidelines and standards.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies, Sociology/Ethnic Studies

Bowling Green State University

Skills

  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Issue Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Order Management
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

Crossfit Level 2 Trainer (June 2022)

Timeline

Order Picker

Amazon
09.2020 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager/CrossFit Trainer

Beyond Limits Training
07.2020 - Current

General Manager

GNC Arlington Square
07.2010 - 06.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies, Sociology/Ethnic Studies

Bowling Green State University
James A. Franklin Jr