Kara Abdelbaky
Centreville,VA
Summary
Accomplished Store Manager and Market Staffing Lead with a proven track record at Bath & Body Works, adept in team leadership and recruitment. Expert in maintaining operational excellence and fostering strong relationships, with a flair for outstanding communication and team motivation. Successfully spearheaded high-volume hiring, demonstrating exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Bath & Body Works
Gainesville, VA
05.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
Market Staffing Lead
Bath & Body Works
Tysons Corner, VA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Successfully holiday hired for 3 districts for 36 stores across northern VA, DC and MD.
Office Manager
Custom Contractors & Remodeling
Brooklyn, MD
06.2013 - 10.2018
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Managed scheduling tasks, including answering multiple phone lines and scheduling/rescheduling appointments
- Payroll coordinator
Skills
- Store operations
- Training and mentoring
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team motivation
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Market Staffing Lead
Bath & Body Works
08.2022 - 12.2022
Store Manager
Bath & Body Works
05.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Custom Contractors & Remodeling
06.2013 - 10.2018