A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to fill any position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.have Worked for over 31 years in retail with many different roles am a very versatile person
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Manager
Burlington
06.2022 - 02.2024
Established employee performance goals and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Boosted customer retention rates through exceptional problem-solving skills and relationship-building efforts.
Generated customer satisfaction surveys to analyze results into action plans.
Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Responsible for handling finances such as balancing the safe, entering daily deposits, and ordering cash and change for my company
Captain - Loss Prevention
Rich's/Macy's
08.1999 - 06.2022
Responsible for monitoring and identifying internal and external theft activity in a store with a multimillion-dollar annual sale volume
Apprehended and deterred multiple external shoplifters which led to successful state prosecutions which helped reduce the store's overall shrink to 1.3%
Acts as a liaison with local and federal law enforcement officials to stay abreast of current crime intelligence trends that affect store operations and employee safety and security
Identified internal associates involved in fraud and theft activity in the store
Conducts Loss Prevention policy and procedures training for Sales Associate orientations
Responsible for promoting daily awareness and ongoing training of employees in Loss Prevention strategies and guidelines
Led the Safety Program and Safety Red Check Program designed to identify and correct potential safety hazards, and audit inventory based on thorough store evaluations
Performed Loss Prevention Manager duties in the absence of a manager.
Order Fulfillment Associate
Target
01.2019 - 01.2020
Receiving goods
Processing customer orders.
Stocker, Backroom, & Receiving Associate
Walmart
01.2015 - 01.2019
Sort products in the backroom
Stock products on shelves
Ensure aisles are neat and area is clean
Engage vendors and drivers with a positive attitude
Greet customers and answer their questions.
Tommy Hilfiger/Polo/Nautica Specialist
McRae's
01.1996 - 01.1999
Arranged store displays and promotional events to attract consumers, strengthen the brand image, and drive sales
Managed customer relations for the Tommy Hilfiger cliental book by identifying loyal customers, documenting their buying preferences and spending habits, and routinely contacting customers to inform them of sales and promotions
Coordinated the Tommy Hilfiger representation in the McRae's 'Back to School' Fashion Show including models and wardrobe
Set seasonal sales and merchandise markdowns.
Department Manager
Goody's Family Clothing
01.1994 - 01.1996
Managed department employees for each area
Verified merchandise was displayed correctly and each area was properly maintained
Set sales and merchandise markdown
Answered customer questions and concerns as needed.
Assistant Store Manager
Fashion Bug
01.1996 - 08.1999
Managed day and night shift employees
Delegated employees' daily tasks and communicated sales goals
Responsible for opening and closing the store, closing out all registers, balancing the day's sales numbers, and making bank deposits
Addressed customer concerns and returns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huffman High School
Birmingham, AL
05.1993
Skills
Ranked No 3 in southern region for external Loss Prevention cases, Macy's
Attended the Wicklander-Zulawski Interview and Interrogation training seminar
Received the "Sales Support" award for outstanding performance in Loss Prevention and support given to other departments, Macy's
Achieved safety and diversity certification, Macy's