Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Kari Aswell

Kari Aswell

West Monroe,LA

Summary

Driven leader with proven expertise in strategic planning and process improvement, honed at Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts. Excelled in staff management and inventory control, boosting annual profits significantly. Skilled in warehouse operations and staff mentoring, demonstrating a commitment to exceeding employer expectations through results-driven achievements and a focus on waste reduction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bulk Supervisor

Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts
01.2020 - Current
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by Number%.
  • Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
  • Increased retail space by Number square feet by improving gross profits by Number%.
  • Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.

Restaurant Front of House Manager

Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
  • Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to maximize revenue and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Resolved guests complaints while maintaining positive customer environment.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.

Key Holder Supervisor/ Lead Bartender

Ronin Hibachi and Steakhouse
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
  • Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.
  • Received and counted money.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Opened inventory boxes and restocked shelves.
  • Processed cash, credit, debit, and check payments.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Rotated stock according to dates and protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures.
  • Accepted and processed customer returns.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.

Education

Ged - General Studies

West Ouachita High School
West Monroe, LA
11.2008

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics
  • Process Improvement
  • Schedule development
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Management
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Priority management
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Staff Discipline
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Expectation setting
  • Training and mentoring
  • Waste Reduction
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Software experience
  • Employee Motivation
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Forklift certification
  • CPR certified
  • OSHA certified

Accomplishments

Forklift and stand-up certified. CPR certified. OSHA certified. Audit/ LEC certified. Revamp and replenish proficiency.

Certification

Forklift

CPR

OSHA

Timeline

Bulk Supervisor

Bumper To Bumper Auto Parts
01.2020 - Current

Restaurant Front of House Manager

Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant
03.2018 - 12.2019

Key Holder Supervisor/ Lead Bartender

Ronin Hibachi and Steakhouse
01.2016 - 05.2018

Ged - General Studies

West Ouachita High School
Kari Aswell