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Jennifer Ortiz

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Organized Team Leader with exceptional ability to build positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Fry's Marketplace
Peoria, AZ
10.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw human resources operations to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Assisted in managing perishable, grocery and general merchandise departments. Oversaw daily operations to support team objectives. Helped maintain inventory levels and product displays.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and customer service standards.
  • Coordinated scheduling to optimize workforce efficiency while maintaining budgetary constraints.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Company accomplishments:

2025 Health and Wellness Champion

Currently member of Health and Wellness Associate Relations Group

2023 selected by executive management to Grand Open Store 678

2022-2024 Co-chair for Pride Associate Relations Group

Front End Manager

Fry's Marketplace
Goodyear, AZ
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Achieved continuous improvement; Que, ipms and produce scans through positive employee motivation and coaching.
  • Evaluated employee performance and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Prepared weekly employee work schedules.
  • Monitored self-checkout/ Everseen systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Fostered positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration

Starbucks Department Lead

Fry's Marketplace
Goodyear, AZ
08.2016 - 03.2021
  • Trained, scheduled and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Managed scheduling, ordering and other back-of-house tasks to drive operations and maximize sales and profitability.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Increased sales over last year by 20-30% weekly
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.

Company Accomplishments

Selected for a Ktv segment within our company

Overnight Cashier

JJ's Gas
Avondale, AZ
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Completed and filed daily store close reports for management and transitioned system to new business day.
  • Delivered expert, friendly service at all hours to serve every customer need.
  • Maintained strict security protocols to protect cash, customers and store assets.
  • Operated lottery terminal to issue, check and redeem tickets.
  • Sought out opportunities to improve store appearance and operations in between assigned overnight work.

Salon Manager

Hair Studio NYC
Goodyear, AZ
05.2012 - 12.2013
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results. Increased return client by over 20%.
  • Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase salon service portfolio.
  • Maintained staff records, including work schedules, payroll, and salaries.
  • Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
  • Maintained motivated and well-paid sales team by calculating commission payments on time.
  • Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service and operations policies.

Department Manager

Mervyns
Phoenix, AZ
09.2004 - 12.2005
  • Dressed and accessorized mannequins to highlight featured clothing and accessories.
  • Managed promotional in-store signage and displays and re-stocked merchandise from returns or dressing rooms.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted customers with credit card applications and provided details about key benefits.
  • Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions.

Merchant Services Representative

Discover Financial Services
Phoenix, AZ
07.2001 - 10.2003
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and removed online banking files no longer in use.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Provided high-level customer service through friendly approach, strong professionalism and timely assistance with customer transactions.

Store Manager

Game Crazy
Goodyear, AZ
08.1998 - 07.2001
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
  • Created work schedules according to sales volume and number of employees.
  • Engaged and interacted with customers to create positive shopping experiences and drive revenue growth. Store was consistently in top 10 for highest sales company wide.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Reported to district manager regarding all store and staff issues, financial goals and sales.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising, for the Phoenix district.

Education

General Studies

Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School
Avondale, AZ
05.1998

Skills

  • Performance improvement
  • Complaint resolution
  • Staff education and training
  • Supply Level Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Employee scheduling
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Goals and Performance
  • Time management
  • Retail operations
  • Store operations
  • Shift scheduling

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Fry's Marketplace
10.2021 - Current

Front End Manager

Fry's Marketplace
03.2021 - 09.2021

Starbucks Department Lead

Fry's Marketplace
08.2016 - 03.2021

Overnight Cashier

JJ's Gas
06.2014 - 06.2016

Salon Manager

Hair Studio NYC
05.2012 - 12.2013

Department Manager

Mervyns
09.2004 - 12.2005

Merchant Services Representative

Discover Financial Services
07.2001 - 10.2003

Store Manager

Game Crazy
08.1998 - 07.2001

General Studies

Estrella Mountain Community College

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School