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Kelly-ann Watson-Wells

Richmond,VA

Summary

A seasoned leader in retail management, I excel in driving revenue growth and team development, as demonstrated during my tenure at CVS Pharmacy. With a keen focus on enhancing store operations and customer satisfaction, I successfully implement loss prevention strategies and foster strong team dynamics, ensuring a 20% increase in loyalty program enrollment.

Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales. Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
08.2016 - Current

To successfully operate their retail location, the Store Manager is specifically responsible to:

  • Cultivate and maintain a healthy talent pipeline, including oversight of front store and cross-trained colleague performance and development, contributing to career progression, involving hiring, training, performance management, and where required, termination of employment
  • Ensure appropriate staffing to operate store successfully by scheduling to demand, consistently creating and publishing the schedule 3 weeks in advance, and maintaining financial stewardship of store labor spending
  • Improve store performance measures (sales, service, loyalty, shrink, compliance, etc.) by coaching colleagues and working within the #OneTeam dynamic to identify and address barriers to operation
  • Maintain a safe and high-quality working environment that complies with all regulatory and company standards
  • Oversee timely and quality training of front store and cross-trained colleagues
  • Conduct regular check-ins with all direct reports to track business goals and maintain team engagement
  • Maintain a strong working relationship with Rx DL, Pharmacy Manager, pharmacy team and any other in-store teams (e.g., Minute Clinic, etc.) to foster a #OneTeam mentality and support a holistic total store staffing pipeline
  • Partner with FS DL to establish store priorities, implement new initiatives, and engage all colleagues
  • Act as an ambassador for CVS Health through professional behaviors and positive engagement within the community
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
10.2007 - 07.2016

• Smile and provide prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience
• Greet each customer and uses his or her name whenever possible
• Avoid personal conversations with other associates when customers are present
• Ensure store office functions are completed accurately and on time using accounting packets; communicates all cash variances to the Assistant Customer Service Manager
• Maintain knowledge of office procedures including cash reports, register checkups, deposits, Western Union, money orders and Coinstar
• Ensure work station and front end area of the store has a neat and clean presentation
• Maintains proper knowledge of all sales associate register functions and Front End accounting services
• Report any register malfunction to the Customer Service Manager or, in the absence of the MOD, place service calls in an efficient manner
• Ensure the MVP savings center KIOSK is filled with paper and properly working
• Performs the task of sales associate when scheduled or as needed per the surge plan guidelines
• Performs the task of the customer lead as needed to ensure service standards are maintained
• Maintain alertness and calls for assistance when needed to service customers per service standards
• Is courteous and helpful to other associates
• Wear the Food Lion uniform, complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
• Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Notify QA of any cleaning issues or maintenance required on front end
• Successfully complete computer based training (CBT) and training aid courses
• Perform all other duties as assigned

  • Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
  • Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
  • Kept accurate records to document customer service actions and discussions.

Unit Supply Clerk

United States Marine Corps
08.2002 - 10.2006
  • Supply chain management Design, plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities to balance supply and demand, and measure performance
  • Inventory management Maintain retail and intermediate inventory activities and units, and facilitate accountability
  • Documentation Prepare, maintain, and control documentation for major events in a capital asset's lifecycle, such as acquisition, transfer, subcustody, and disposal
  • Warehouse management Maintain supply warehouses and track, order, and process Marine Corps equipment for distribution to unit Marines
  • Accounting and supply documents Maintain and prepare necessary accounting and supply documents, custody records, and stock records
  • Reconciliations Perform reconciliations using systems such as GCSS-MC, Procurement Request (PR) Builder, and SSAVIE
  • Completed daily charge reconciliation to keep billing current and accurate.

Education

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA
08.2002

Skills

  • Store Merchandising
  • Team Development
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Hourly shift management
  • Employee Training
  • POS Systems
  • Personnel development
  • Supply Ordering
  • Customer Service Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Store operations
  • Bank deposit procedures

Certification

  • Licensed- Pharmacy Technician-2009-current

Timeline

Store Manager

CVS Pharmacy, Retail
08.2016 - Current

Customer Service Manager

Food Lion
10.2007 - 07.2016

Unit Supply Clerk

United States Marine Corps
08.2002 - 10.2006

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Kelly-ann Watson-Wells