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Kenia Bota

Loxahatchee,FL

Summary

Retail Supervisor with 30 years of diverse experience in enhancing store operations, team leadership, and customer satisfaction. Known for strategic planning and problem-solving skills that drive customer loyalty and sales growth. Proficient in English and Portuguese, offering unique communication abilities to engage with a broad customer base. Committed t

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Supervisor

Delaware North Parks & Resorts
Yellowstone National Park County (historical), WY
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in training new employees on product knowledge, customer service, and cash handling procedures.
  • Supervised daily store operations, including opening and closing routines, inventory management, and stocking shelves.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Performed daily audits of merchandise displays, pricing accuracy and store security measures.
  • Analyzed operational data such as sales figures, stock levels and employee attendance records to identify areas needing improvement or optimization.
  • Coordinated promotional activities such as advertising campaigns, special offers and discounts to increase sales volume.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent relations with customers.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members to provide feedback on their progress.
  • Monitored sales performance of team members to ensure goals were met or exceeded expectations.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding customer service techniques and problem resolution strategies.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed and implemented effective schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage during peak hours.
  • Coordinated restocks to keep retail displays organized and full for customers.

Store Manager

Rustikseason, Lda
Vilamoura, Portugal
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
  • Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
  • Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Restaurante Alphonso's
Quarteira, Algarve, Portugal
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted in recruiting, training, and scheduling staff members.
  • Provided leadership and direction to restaurant employees.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Monitored customer service standards and took corrective action when needed.
  • Conducted daily inspections of the dining area to ensure cleanliness and orderliness.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Managed cash register operations including deposits and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Ensured that all customer orders were fulfilled accurately and efficiently.
  • Facilitated communication between waitstaff and kitchen staff during peak hours.
  • Took immediate responsibility for issues and found effective solutions for swift resolution.
  • Maintained entire look of restaurant, keeping it clean and inviting at all times.
  • Assisted personnel with duties and tasks during high-volume periods.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.

Retail Supervisor

Delaware North
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WY
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated restocks to keep retail displays organized and full for customers.
  • Contributed to merchandising ideas at team meetings to increase sales.
  • Enabled consistent sales by empowering front-line staff with tools to successfully promote products.
  • Helped each team increase business with improved approaches to planning and product line management.
  • Increased sales by optimizing in-store promotional strategies.
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining job responsibilities and overseeing task prioritization.
  • Reviewed schedules to keep stores under leadership properly staffed.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Planned shift activities, assigned duties and supervised employees.

Retail Merchandiser

Delaware North
West Yellostone, MT - Montana
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Rotated products from the stockroom to the department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules, and style rotation plans.
  • Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high-demand products in prime locations.
  • Displayed promotional material such as signs and banners.
  • Updated store planograms in collaboration with management.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
  • Verified and corrected display signage for products and sales promotions to keep patrons aware.
  • Created visual displays to showcase products interactively and engagingly.
  • Used creative merchandising techniques to highlight managed brands and draw comparisons to competitor products.
  • Chose and outfitted mannequins to relate to customer base, combining art and style.
  • Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
  • Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.

Department Lead/Merchandising Specialist

Bed Bath & Beyond
Las Vegas, United States
01.2018 - 10.2019

Setup a new Department in Bed Bath & Beyond, B3 Department in the second Next Generation Store in the company and managed it.

  • Assessed employee performance and develop improvement plans.
  • Planned, mapped and displayed merchandise for seasonal displays.
  • Trained employees to receive, stock, and display merchandise.
  • Set up displays and trained employees on current promotions.
  • Presented store update suggestions, and layouts to management.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Made vignettes with furniture, and decorations for different themes.
  • Manage orders for the department.
  • Restructured company merchandising standards to increase customer traffic and product exposure.

Retail Salesperson Customer Service and Bridal Consultant

Bed Bath & Beyond
Fairfield, Plano and Delray Beach, CT, TX and FL
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Bed Bath & Beyond provides, advises clients, and answers customer or public inquiries.
  • Arrange merchandise display.
  • Demonstrate goods and services, sell merchandise, and use computers to enter, access, or retrieve data.
  • Use sales techniques.
  • Training new sales associates.
  • Sold and fitted products for brides-to-be.
  • Fulfilled all supervisory duties during the manager's vacation.
  • Increased in-store and online sales.
  • cashier training for new employees

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Hotel Vila Gale Ampalius
Vilamoura, Portugal
05.2006 - 09.2011
  • Hosting Customer, describe and recommend wines.
  • Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
  • Cashier.
  • Supervising trainees and room-service.
  • Prepare and supervising meetings and banquets rooms.

Manager and Hostess

Rosa's Bar & Restaurant
Quarteira, Portugal
07.2005 - 05.2006

Retail Salesperson

Zeana Gift Store
Almancil, Portugal
05.2004 - 07.2005
  • Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.
  • Open and close cash registers, bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.

Owner- Manager

Rental Video Lim
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
09.1992 - 12.2003
  • Knowledge in movies, games purchasing and client's suggestions.
  • Determine price schedules and discount rates.
  • Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.

Architect

Proarq 2- Projects & Construction
Petropolis, Brazil
02.1989 - 09.1992
  • Analyze building codes, by-laws, spaces and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effects on architectural designs.
  • Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
  • Prepare colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for presentation to the client.
  • Build landscape, architectural and display models.
  • Met with the municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.

Education

M.D. - Architecture and Urbanism

Santa Ursula University
Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1990

Skills

- Leadership and Team Building
- Strategic Sales Planning
- Inventory Management
- Bilingual Communication (English/Portuguese)
- Customer Service Excellence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Supervisor

Delaware North Parks & Resorts
04.2024 - 10.2024

Store Manager

Rustikseason, Lda
01.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Restaurante Alphonso's
07.2022 - 12.2022

Retail Supervisor

Delaware North
05.2021 - 10.2021

Retail Merchandiser

Delaware North
06.2020 - 10.2020

Department Lead/Merchandising Specialist

Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2018 - 10.2019

Retail Salesperson Customer Service and Bridal Consultant

Bed Bath & Beyond
01.2013 - 01.2018

Restaurant Assistant Manager

Hotel Vila Gale Ampalius
05.2006 - 09.2011

Manager and Hostess

Rosa's Bar & Restaurant
07.2005 - 05.2006

Retail Salesperson

Zeana Gift Store
05.2004 - 07.2005

Owner- Manager

Rental Video Lim
09.1992 - 12.2003

Architect

Proarq 2- Projects & Construction
02.1989 - 09.1992

M.D. - Architecture and Urbanism

Santa Ursula University
Kenia Bota