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Assistant manager
Open To Work

Karie Allen

DJ Ent Llc
Oklahoma City,OK

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Minimum Desired Compensation

$45000/yr
7
years of professional experience

Directed customer-focused shift operations for over five years, managing staff and day-to-day operations at Goodwill Industries and two laundry locations.

Work History

Manager

1 Year 10 Months
DJ Ent Llc | 08.2024 - 06.2026
  • Led team in executing event logistics and operations to ensure successful project completion.
  • Developed and implemented streamlined processes for inventory management and order fulfillment.
  • Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation for multiple events, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Facilitated operational best-practices training sessions for staff to strengthen service delivery standards across daily operations.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented marketing efforts to attract new customers and support business visibility.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and quality materials for events.
  • Analyzed operational workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes.
  • Fostered a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Managed staff scheduling, optimizing resource allocation for peak operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining accurate stock levels to support business needs.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.

Outreach Advocate

5 Months
Homeless Alliance | 10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with peers to maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-stocked agency location.
  • Assisted residents by addressing inquiries and directing them to the appropriate staff and resources.
  • Conducted community outreach at homeless camps to identify and engage potential clients and residents.
  • Informed community members about agency services, location, and meal times.
  • Facilitated communication between the agency and an electronic company to provide residents and clients with government phones.

Managing Clerk

5 Months
Jungle Red’s | 01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations of a novelty hotel, including opening and closing duties and balancing cash tills.
  • Welcomed customers and assisted with product locations and order placements.
  • Prioritized exceptional customer service to encourage repeat business.

Shift Lead

2 Years 3 Months
Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma | 09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provided customer assistance by helping locate products.
  • Operated a POS register, ensuring accurate transactions and excellent service.
  • Earned promotion to shift lead, with responsibilities for opening and closing operations.

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration

East Central University | Ada, OK, United States | 09-2026

Associates - Science

Seminole State college | Seminole, United States | 12-2002

Skills

  • Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction through dedicated service efforts.
  • Increased community engagement by implementing successful outreach initiatives.
  • Maintained high accuracy in cash handling
  • minimizing discrepancies.
  • Fostered a collaborative team environment that led to improved project outcomes.
  • Resolved complex customer issues
  • enhancing overall service delivery.
  • Promoted empathy within the team
  • leading to better customer relationships.
  • Executed emergency response plans effectively during adverse weather situations.
  • Owned process streamlining initiatives across operations management to increase efficiency.
  • Cultivated team leadership skills that empowered staff and improved morale.
  • Optimized point-of-sale management practices
  • enhancing transaction efficiency.
  • Strengthened communication practices that improved team coordination.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing environments
  • ensuring continued service excellence.
  • Provided essential resource support that bolstered team performance.
  • directed Maintained customer experience standards to support positive customer interactions. transformation through focused service improvements and engagement strategies.
  • Customer experience

Timeline

Manager

DJ Ent Llc
08.2024 - 06.2026Read More

Outreach Advocate

Homeless Alliance
10.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Managing Clerk

Jungle Red’s
01.2022 - 06.2022Read More

Shift Lead

Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma
09.2019 - 12.2021Read More

Seminole State college

Associates from Science
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East Central University

Bachelor from Business Administration
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Karie AllenAssistant manager