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Kelly Vest

Medina,OH

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Store Manager

Five Below
05.2019 - Current

* Trains all new Store Managers,Customers Experience Managers & Merch Managers within district.

* Supports the execution of new company initiatives ,rollouts at a district & regional level.

*Advocates for the company purpose

* Responsible for Operational Execution & total store follow up

* Drives Customer experience and sales goal

*Responsible for managing and executing overall store standards to be consistent with Brand Standards.

* Continually recruits,hires,trains and retains associates & managers, identifying internal associate talent and providing opportunities for career paths.

*Drives overall profitability for store focusing on total store sales & expense control

*Responsible for ensuring the proper execution of all cash handling policies, including opening & closing procedure; daily paperwork;and bank deposits

*Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP)

* Review all corporate communications & prioritizes/planning accordingly

* Enter associate, management into Kronos and approve

*Ensure weekly, monthly and annually payroll budgets are managed to plan

* Authorizes register functions including post voids,returns 7 associate discounts

* Ensures Market plan & other merchandise directives are

executed

*Ensures the execution of company data integrity & physical inventory

*oversees successful receiving & stocking procedures are properly followed & maintained.

* holds all associates accountable for their job responsibilities

*Performs store maintenance including but not limited to garbage,sweeping cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room

Server/ Front of the House Manager

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
12.2006 - 05.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lakewood, OH
06.2004

Skills

  • Visual Merchandising
  • Employee Coaching
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Purchasing and Product Sourcing
  • Cash Management
  • Program Management
  • Shelf Stocking
  • Customer Engagement
  • Loss Prevention
  • Schedule Management
  • KPI Tracking

Timeline

Training Store Manager

Five Below
05.2019 - Current

Server/ Front of the House Manager

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
12.2006 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Kelly Vest