Jennifer Manuel
Brevard,NC
Summary
Assistant Manager at Dollar General with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales growth through effective team leadership and strategic inventory management. Skilled in problem resolution and staff development, I foster a collaborative environment that boosts employee engagement and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
Brevard, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted in daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Supported inventory management and replenishment processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Trained new employees on operational standards and customer service best practices.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
- Monitored cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment to promote safety and accessibility.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service efficiency.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers, increasing foot traffic.
- Collaborated with management team to set sales targets and strategies, achieving consistent sales growth.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining operational processes.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing team cohesion and morale.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
Assistant Manager
Master Corporation
Sapphire, NC
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
- Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for development and rewarding strong performance.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Improved operational efficiency by adopting new technology for inventory management.
- 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.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Assisted in daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Supported inventory management and replenishment processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Trained new employees on operational standards and customer service best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosman High School
Rosman, NC06.2005
Skills
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Staff training and development
- Staff supervision
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Workload management
- Retail operations
- Employee scheduling
- Customer rapport
- Staff development
- Policy enforcement
- Employee performance evaluation
- Employee supervision
- Workplace safety compliance
- Scheduling and planning
- Inventory management
- Compliance
- Vendor relationship management
- Employee engagement
- Customer service and satisfaction
- Reporting and documenting
- Team motivation techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Professional and courteous
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Dollar General
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager
Master Corporation
10.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Rosman High School