Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Joycelyn Keys

Laurel,MD

Summary

Seasoned retail management professional with demonstrated history of success in boosting team productivity and operational efficiency. Manage and encourage staff to achieve continuous improvements and maximize customer service standards. Proven leader with analytical approach to tackling day-to-day and complex challenges.

+ Type and edit your text

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Experience Manager

The Home Depot Inc
04.2023 - Current
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Supervised daily operations and sales functions to maximize revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
  • Established performance and service goals and held associates accountable for individual performance.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Developed new employees and on-going performance assessment of current employees.
  • Delegated tasks to existing support team members and used cloud-based tools to help solve complex business issues.
  • Performed duties and provided service in accordance with established operating procedures and company policies.
  • Manage over 25 customer calls/complaints a day.

Front End Supervisor

The Home Depot Inc
05.2015 - 04.2023
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.

+ Edit or add your own

  • Managed customer service duties by greeting over 500+ customers daily and informing customers about products.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Strategically scheduled 30 team members to maintain optimal staffing at all times.
  • Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Offered credit applications to customers, cross-selling and converting 1 out of 100 customers into cardholders.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Monitored cash drawers in 19 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
  • Promoted importance of security and customer tracking to minimize store losses.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.

Department Supervisor

The Home Depot Inc
05.2015 - Current
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Managed team of 13 employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.

Department Supervisor

The Home Depot Inc
05.2015 - Current
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
  • Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
  • Examined logs to verify completeness and accuracy of documentation.
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
  • Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.

+ Edit or add your own

  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
  • Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.

Education Department Assistant

Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

Teacher's Assistant

Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
11.2007 - 01.2012
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Retail Operations
  • Decision Making
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Customer Service Management
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Creativity and Originality

Add your skills here

  • Positive and Upbeat
  • Employee Training
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Critical Thinking
  • Administrative Documentation

Timeline

Customer Experience Manager

The Home Depot Inc
04.2023 - Current

Front End Supervisor

The Home Depot Inc
05.2015 - 04.2023

Department Supervisor

The Home Depot Inc
05.2015 - Current

Department Supervisor

The Home Depot Inc
05.2015 - Current

Education Department Assistant

Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
01.2012 - 05.2014

Teacher's Assistant

Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center
11.2007 - 01.2012

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Prince George's Community College

Nursing

Prince George's Community College

Nursing

Prince George's Community College
Joycelyn Keys