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OfficeManager

Kaeleigh Ellis

Jacksonville,NC

Summary

Seasoned Store Manager offering leadership experience in administrative positions and overall store operations. Well-versed in industry practices and procedures. Top-notch management abilities in financial, personnel and clerical areas.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager of Operations

Journeys Shoe Store
05.2024 - Current
  • Increased sales by Number% with special displays and promotions.
  • Increased store traffic by organizing engaging events and promotions that appealed to target customers.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Coordinated with regional management on strategic planning initiatives aimed at improving store performance within the district or territory as a whole.
  • Facilitated open communication channels between staff members and upper management by conducting regular team meetings, fostering transparency in decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and maintaining a clean, organized store environment.
  • Managed budget allocation for staffing, inventory, and other operational expenses to maximize profitability.
  • Optimized staff scheduling to accommodate peak business periods without compromising quality of service or employee satisfaction.
  • Evaluated store performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes for better results.
  • Conducted regular audits of all store departments to ensure adherence to operational standards and identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
  • Mentored employees for professional growth, fostering a positive work culture that encouraged collaboration and teamwork.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Office Manager

REEDS Jewelers
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Sales Associate

Turners Furniture
09.2022 - 01.2023

• Greet and engage guests in a friendly, inviting & non-business manner

• Establish rapport with guests, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent listening skills

• Make guests comfortable enough for them to share their home furnishing needs so you can bring their visions to life

• Schedule Deliveries

• Help apply for credit or other loan type services • Problem solving

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2020 - 05.2021

• Creating customer awareness of programs available to them, (i.e. Victoria’s Secret Angel Card (US only), phone and email capture) to build customer loyalty, when applicable

• Driving top line store sales results and growing the business through


action and productivity

• Taking initiative to recover and replenish merchandise, so it is available to sell

• Keeping an awareness of, and building personal capability in, loss prevention

• Maintaining a focus on bras as the premier product differentiator, to build loyalty and support our "Best at Bras" culture

• Assisting in housekeeping of sales floor and communicating maintenance issues

Cashier

Market Basket
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Assistant Floral Manager

Shaw's Supermarket
09.2012 - 10.2016

• Create Custom Floral bouquets, boutonnieres, Arrangements & Balloon arrangements

• Create custom fruit & produce platters for parties

• Cut and assemble fruit cups/bowls

• Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner, providing excellent customer service

• Accurately scan items for purchase, using the point-of-sale system

• Process payments from customers, including cash, credit cards, checks, and gift cards

• Count money in the register drawer at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure accuracy

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Criminology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Associate Of Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
01.2022

Associate Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
01.2017

Skills

Timeline

Store Manager of Operations

Journeys Shoe Store
05.2024 - Current

Office Manager

REEDS Jewelers
03.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Turners Furniture
09.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2020 - 05.2021

Cashier

Market Basket
10.2016 - 06.2017

Assistant Floral Manager

Shaw's Supermarket
09.2012 - 10.2016

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Criminology

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate Of Applied Arts - Graphic Design

Full Sail University

Associate Of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Cape Cod Community College
Kaeleigh Ellis