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James Duffy

James Duffy

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Hardworking, family man with a wealth of experience in retail and customer care. There's no customer service challenge that I can't tackle! Looking for the right company to serve long-term, ready to make full use of my skills. High-energy manager with solid background in retail environments and specialty experience in grocery management. Proficient in organizing and minimizing shrinkage of perishable goods. Skillful delegator and organizational problem-solver.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervising Associate

BestBet Card Room
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed efficient money management and transfer operations. Presently, on a no variance streak that has surpassed any other member in management.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues as needed.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Boosted team performance by ensuring that every employee became cross trained in all games offered.
  • Boosted internal score of room through my performance evaluations, affording our location special opportunities and promotions within our corporate structure.
  • Went from a new baseline associate to a supervisor in only 6 months due to my dedication to exceeding expectations and consistently working to learn more and do more.

Stay-at-home Dad

Honored to Care for My Newborns
02.2020 - 12.2023
  • Manage family in a productive manner while maintaining quality time
  • Able to set priorities, be flexible and resolve conflict
  • Required to multi-task efficiently and effectively on the daily as well as plan ahead
  • Handled all finances and business transactions, while providing a safe and healthy family environment
  • Assumed all caregiver duties including entertainment, education, and managing household expenses
  • Always maintained a clean and sanitized home.

Shift Supervisor

Panera bread
02.2018 - 02.2020
  • Became certified & cross trained in every position
  • [Line cook, barista, FOH, BOH, Catering Assist., Cashier, & Baker] Completed shift supervisor training program and comfortably managed closing and opening team while performing necessary shift duties
  • Followed all internal procedures and policies while ensuring to remain up to date with latest corporate objectives & trainings
  • Excellent money management skills including cashier till & safe maintenance.

Yacht Detailer

Atlantica Marine Services
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Clean and maintain interior and exterior of yachts
  • Explain different techniques and chemicals used on yachts
  • Communicate with customers about required maintenance

Head Chef

Sam's Eatery
11.2015 - 07.2017
  • Maintains a clean, organized and stocked environment
  • Performs all POS duties including opening and closing procedures and generates daily reports for store manager
  • Establishes effective and positive communication amongst all team members
  • Assists store manager in maintaining schedules for team members based on store volume
  • Ensures all cash handling procedures are upheld
  • Is accountable for store funds while running a shift.

Lot Manager

Cruise Auto Sales
11.2013 - 07.2017
  • Managed all incoming shipments and orders
  • Maintained all supplies through appropriate ordering
  • Instructed employees on daily goals and ensured each are met in a timely fashion
  • Assisted clients with any questions and self-generated sales
  • Gained extensive experience in driving motor vehicles of every type.
  • Assisted sales and service staff with moving automobiles to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Front End Manager

Kroger
11.2008 - 11.2013
  • Maintained positive customer relations
  • Became certified in all store sections (cashier, bagger, supervisor, etc.) Handled money and maintained proper procedures regarding all aspects of Kroger's policy as directed by corporate.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping, and security.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Scheduled personnel according to skill sets and coverage needs, and made adjustments to meet unexpected demands.
  • Managed shelf inventory and customer-focused loss prevention strategies.

Education

Dental Assistant Certification -

Dental Career Institutes
12.2014

Personal Trainer Certification -

Kennesaw State University
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Woodstock High School
05.2011

Skills

    • Data Entry
    • Management Support
    • Preparing reports
    • Cash Handling
    • Cross-Functional Teamwork
    • Loss Prevention
      • New Hire Training
      • Financial Acumen
      • POS System Operation
      • Issue Resolution
      • Complex Problem-Solving
      • Shipment Processing

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Supervising Associate

BestBet Card Room
12.2023 - Current

Stay-at-home Dad

Honored to Care for My Newborns
02.2020 - 12.2023

Shift Supervisor

Panera bread
02.2018 - 02.2020

Yacht Detailer

Atlantica Marine Services
11.2017 - 01.2018

Head Chef

Sam's Eatery
11.2015 - 07.2017

Lot Manager

Cruise Auto Sales
11.2013 - 07.2017

Front End Manager

Kroger
11.2008 - 11.2013

Dental Assistant Certification -

Dental Career Institutes

Personal Trainer Certification -

Kennesaw State University

High School Diploma -

Woodstock High School
James Duffy