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Kimberly Ross

3268 C 1/2 Rd Palisade ,CO

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and team leadership at Stinker Stores. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and enhance customer satisfaction while managing operations efficiently. Skilled in staff training and development, with a strong focus on achieving sales growth and maintaining high standards in retail operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Stinker Stores
Grand Junction, CO
04.2023 - 04.2025

Make sure store is ready in the mornings and when we close

Coached and trained employees, created daily work tasks

Responsible for resolving customer complaints

Open and close the store, paper work, count safe, help do orders

Receptionist

Footprints Animal Hospital
Grand Junction, CO
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.

Home Health Caregiver

Passco Home Health
Grand Junction, CO
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.

Shift Lead

Walgreens
Fruita, CO
11.2017 - 08.2021
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.

Inventory Management Coordinator

Loves Travel Stop
Grand Junction, CO
07.2014 - 11.2017

•Checked when vendors would come in

•Would do random counts on products and departments

•Would help management and team members if they needed it

•Make sure inventory in our store was right with what we have on hand

Receptionist

Orval’s Boarding and Grooming
Grand Junction, CO
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.

Server

Applebee's Grill + Bar
Grand Junction, CO/ Marshall, Mi
07.2009 - 10.2012
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.

Education

Diploma -

Palisade High
Palisade
05.1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Team motivation
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff supervision
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Staff management
  • Workload management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Retail operations
  • Team building
  • Employee scheduling
  • Operations management
  • Customer rapport
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Retail operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff development
  • Sales growth
  • Policy enforcement
  • Orientation and training
  • Sales reporting
  • Project management abilities
  • Project management
  • Business administration
  • Schedule oversight
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Stinker Stores
04.2023 - 04.2025

Receptionist

Footprints Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023

Home Health Caregiver

Passco Home Health
08.2021 - 12.2021

Shift Lead

Walgreens
11.2017 - 08.2021

Inventory Management Coordinator

Loves Travel Stop
07.2014 - 11.2017

Receptionist

Orval’s Boarding and Grooming
02.2013 - 05.2014

Server

Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2009 - 10.2012

Diploma -

Palisade High