Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Toys R Us, excelling in customer service and employee supervision. Proven track record in optimizing operations and enhancing performance, while effectively resolving customer complaints. Skilled in fraud prevention and maintaining high standards of store appearance, fostering a welcoming environment for all customers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Front End Manager
Toys R Us
SouthCenter Washington
04.2016 - 11.2016
Oversaw cash handling procedures, minimizing discrepancies in end-of-day reports through diligent monitoring of transactions.
Monitored cash drawers in 15 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping, and security.
Maintained excellent store appearance by enforcing cleanliness standards and delegating tasks to team members effectively.
Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Resolved customer complaints promptly, reinforcing the company''s commitment to exceptional service standards.
Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
Sales Associate
Nordstroms Rack
Factoria Mall Bellevue Washington
01.1999 - 02.2007
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
<ul><li>Planned work rotations among the front of house staff ensuring the service meets its full potential</li><li>Trained and mentored new incoming bartenders, improving team efficiency and service quality</li><li>Established and maintained relationships with guests by providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment serving on average 125 guests per night</li><li>Maintained accurate cash handling and balanced registers at the beginning and end of each shift</li><li>Created seasonal cocktail specials, increasing bar sales by 10%</li><li>Ensured staff and I were compliant with state alcohol laws and company policy</li></ul> at Hillside Fine Grill<ul><li>Planned work rotations among the front of house staff ensuring the service meets its full potential</li><li>Trained and mentored new incoming bartenders, improving team efficiency and service quality</li><li>Established and maintained relationships with guests by providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment serving on average 125 guests per night</li><li>Maintained accurate cash handling and balanced registers at the beginning and end of each shift</li><li>Created seasonal cocktail specials, increasing bar sales by 10%</li><li>Ensured staff and I were compliant with state alcohol laws and company policy</li></ul> at Hillside Fine Grill