Jessica Salamasina
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot Inc
Glendale , AZ
11.2021 - Current
- Work closely with clients to determine their style preferences and budget limitations.
- Research new materials, fixtures, and appliances to incorporate into designs.
- Develop kitchen designs that maximized available space and meet customer expectations.
- Assist in ordering materials needed for projects.
- Create 3D renderings of kitchens for customers to visualize design options.
- Built relationships with vendors in order to source the best materials at competitive prices.
- Collaborate with contractors to ensure accurate measurements and specifications are met.
- Use 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
- Use computer-aided drafting and related software to produce construction documents.
Assistant Manager
Ross Dress for Less
Phoenix , AZ
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Assistant Store Manager
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Phoenix, AZ
10.2006 - 09.2015
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
- Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.
- Provided training to new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
- Supervised cash handling processes to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
- Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
- Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunnyslope High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2005
Skills
- Material Selection
- Budgeting expert
- Textile knowledge
- Specification Writing
- Showroom design
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Design Rendering
Timeline
Kitchen Designer
The Home Depot Inc
11.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Ross Dress for Less
03.2017 - 02.2022
Assistant Store Manager
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
10.2006 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Sunnyslope High School