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Work History
Education
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Board Positions
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Katie Smith

Manassas,VA

Summary

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Director

United Supermarkets
Clyde, USA
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead a 70-member team, ensuring operational efficiency and high morale, and boosting overall performance.
  • Manage HR functions, including training and coaching, to enhance team productivity and skills. This is done by implementing training programs and one-on-one lessons with team members.
  • Resolve HR issues promptly, fostering a supportive work environment, with measurable results.
  • Helped create a diverse and inclusive environment for all team members within the store, to foster a sense of belonging within the team.
  • Oversee daily financial decisions, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and business success.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods at competitive prices.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to safety, security, loss prevention, merchandising execution, pricing accuracy.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised store personnel including cashiers, stockers, department managers, and assistant directors.
  • Met budget targets by controlling expenses and eliminating wasteful behaviors.

Various positions

United Supermarkets
Texas, USA
10.2014 - Current
  • Lead diverse teams, boosting efficiency and collaboration across departments.
  • Maintain high customer service standards, enhancing satisfaction levels.
  • Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels.
  • Collaborate with department managers to align with company vision.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School
Midland Texas
05-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Business And Retail Management

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Team building and leadership
  • Coaching and training
  • Delegation Abilities
  • Finance and accounting
  • Cash management
  • MS office proficient
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Customer service excellence
  • Employee retention strategies
  • Payroll and inventory management
  • Vendor relations and store operations
  • Financial analysis expertise

Board Positions

  • Noah Project of Abilene, Board of directors for the local women's shelter, helping abused women within the community.
  • United We Care, An internal board within the company helping distribute funds to team members in need after reviewing their applications.
  • United's team member engagement board, Striving to create a place in the company for everyone, creating and including culture into the workplace.
  • Local Board of Callahan County, Striving to protect the community and put plans in place should a natural disaster happen within the county.

Timeline

Store Director

United Supermarkets
10.2022 - Current

Various positions

United Supermarkets
10.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business And Retail Management

Central New Mexico Community College