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Jessica Mares

Racine,WI

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at Walgreens, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Proven track record in driving sales growth and enhancing operational efficiency through effective inventory management and employee training. Recognized for outstanding communication skills and a commitment to fostering a positive shopping experience.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Walgreens
Racine, Wisconsin
09.2020 - Current

A Walgreens Store Manager job description includes overseeing daily store operations, managing staff, and driving business performance. Key responsibilities involve managing inventory, handling finances, merchandising, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The role also requires recruiting, training, and developing employees, as well as maintaining store appearance and compliance with all company policies and laws.

Key responsibilities

Operations Management:

Supervising daily store and pharmacy operations, including opening, closing, and shift changes.

Managing all aspects of store finances, such as cash control and reports.

Ensuring the store and grounds are clean, presentable, and safe.

Team Leadership:

Hiring, training, coaching, and developing all store team members.

Delegating tasks and setting clear expectations for staff performance.

Conducting performance reviews and addressing employee concerns.

Business and Sales:

Meeting and exceeding sales goals and analyzing business performance data.

Developing action plans to improve sales, profitability, and customer service metrics.

Managing inventory by analyzing trends, ordering products, and supervising stocking procedures.

Planning and implementing visual merchandising and promotions.

Customer Service:

Ensuring a positive and distinctive customer experience by greeting customers and assisting them.

Resolving customer complaints in a timely and effective manner.

Compliance and Safety:

Ensuring strict compliance with all company policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Protecting store assets and implementing procedures to reduce loss.

Support the Pharmacy team by helping with technician duties.

Assistant Store Manager

Walgreens
Racine, WI
04.2018 - 09.2020

A Walgreens Assistant Store Manager (ASM) supports the Store Manager in daily operations, including managing staff, overseeing store sales and merchandise, and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety procedures. Key responsibilities include handling inventory, scheduling, training, and assisting with financial targets like sales and expenses. The role requires strong leadership and flexible scheduling to support a team and achieve business objectives.

Key responsibilities

Store and team management: Assist the Store Manager with daily operations, manage store sales and expenses, and supervise staff, including scheduling and training.

Inventory and merchandise: Oversee receiving, stocking, and ordering of merchandise. Conduct inventory management and audits to maintain proper stock levels.

Operations and compliance: Ensure that all company policies and legal regulations are followed for areas like front-end and pharmacy operations. This includes managing security systems and ensuring price accuracy.

Sales and financial performance: Work with the Store Manager to increase sales, manage gross margin, and control costs.

Customer service and safety: Ensure a safe and positive environment for both customers and employees.

Shift Lead

Walgreens
Racine, WI
04.2016 - 07.2018

A Walgreens Shift Lead's responsibilities include overseeing store operations during their shift, managing staff, handling customer service issues, and completing daily tasks like opening and closing the store. They are also responsible for cash handling, such as counting registers, and assisting with tasks like stocking, inventory, and merchandising.

Store operations and management

Opens and closes the store in the absence of store management, including system start-ups and cash handling.

Manages and supervises staff members on a daily basis, providing guidance and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.

Acts as a key point of contact for team members and is responsible for the store's general operations during their shift.

Customer service

Models and delivers excellent customer experiences.

Handles customer inquiries, complaints, and requests in a professional and courteous manner.

Processes customer refunds and product returns.

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
Racine, WI
05.2008 - 04.2016
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington Park High School
Racine, WI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Store operations
  • Training and mentoring
  • Store opening and closing
  • Friendly and positive
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Inventory management
  • Store merchandising
  • Cash management
  • Retail inventory management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • POS systems
  • Goals and performance
  • Team motivation
  • Policies and procedures
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Payroll management
  • Loss prevention
  • Performance reviews
  • Sales analysis
  • Personnel development
  • Employee terminations

Timeline

Store Manager

Walgreens
09.2020 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Walgreens
04.2018 - 09.2020

Shift Lead

Walgreens
04.2016 - 07.2018

Customer Service Associate

Walgreens
05.2008 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Washington Park High School