Process transactions and assist customer with self check out stations
Cash handling responsibilities
Inventory management, stocking, practice proper food safety standards
Human Resources
DeShon Laraye Pullen PLC
05.2018 - 01.2019
Talent acquisition and sourcing applicants.
Actively manage all posts and listings across various hiring platforms.
Prescreen, phone, panel, in-person and exit interviews.
Welcoming feedback and addressed areas of opportunity to improve and better support the firm.
Implementation and compliance surrounding policies and procedures.
Promoted a partnership based and open dialogue approach.
Worked closely with and coordinate communications between C.E.O. and other staff members where appropriate.
Support other firm responsibilities including but not limited to: client meetings and interviews, new client development, reception, legal assistant, filing and records, executive assistant duties and processing payroll.
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
04.2015 - 05.2017
Responsible for all business metrics and reporting including but not limited to: profit and loss statements, driving overall sales, promoting repeat business, sales comp and growth, waste and labor management, inventory management, cash handling/auditing, scheduling, goal setting/execution, waste management, quality assurance standards audit and business ethics and compliance.
HR duties including talent acquisition and performance management.
Executing annual operating priorities consistently and ensuring store compliance.
Retail and promotional knowledge, keeping store visually appealing and up to cleanliness and company mandated standards
"Coffee Master" certified with high level coffee and product knowledge, sharing with customers and uplifting the team.
Supporting other store managers in their roles, offering mentorship and supporting district needs and priorities.
District Community Outreach Lead - Coordinated with other leaders and planned community service events throughout the valley.
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
11.2013 - 04.2015
Assist store manager in their role and act as interim wherever necessary.
Assisting in inventory, waste and labor management.
Understanding of store metrics, targets, promotions and standards.
Assisting with scheduling responsibilities.
Served a time limited assignment as a store manager before being placed in the store manager role.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2017 - 02.2018
Conveying priorities and action items as well as ensuring communication from upper management reaches partners on the front line-those closest to the work.
Ordering and inventory management duties.
Understanding of and impacting store metrics, targets, promotions and cleanliness including Health Code and internal quality assurance standards.
Leading and taking personal accountability for the customer experience and promoting return business.
Cash management duties, till counts, safe balancing and daily deposit.
Maintaining the ability to flex in and perform barista or any other role and responsibilities while running shifts.
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
11.2010 - 01.2012
In-depth customer connection and provide legendary customer experience.
Maintain standards and represent brand image, execute routine and quality assurance expectations
Cash handling duties, processing transactions and use of Symphony point of sale and other proprietary software
Ski Patroller/ Ski Patrol Dispatcher
Arizona Snowbowl
01.2006 - 01.2010
Coordinate all personnel on the mountain, ambulance, law enforcement, Forest Service and other entities to best support the needs of our visitors and pass-holders, always with safety in mind
Maintain moving parts and manage concurrent events; make pressured decisions and take calculated risks
Monitor, coordinate and direct communications via Radio and Telephone
Opening and closing duties, medical paperwork, notify all departments of current events
Document incident reports and various other notes on all calls, follow up on incidents including injuries, lift evacuation, and avalanche related situations
Administer on-hill medical assessment, medical paperwork, and transport
Conduct training exercises and develop on a team focused basis
Education
Undergraduate Studies - Business And Communications
Arizona State University
PET Training
RI International
Phoenix, AZ
08-2023
High School -
Sinagua High School
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2010
Skills
Business ethics and compliance
Coachable and teachable
Varying proprietary software proficiency
Microsoft Office proficiency
Work ethic and professional integrity
Patience and empathy
Typing speed of 45 words per minute
Proficient in 10 key data entry
Interpersonal skills and communication
Phone and in person etiquette
Continuous development
Accountable
Compassionate and Empathetic
Leadership and mentoring
Performance management
Critical eye for details
Efficiency and productivity
Growth based mindset
Customer service
Understanding business metrics
Complex Problem-solving
Versatility
Works well in individual or team environment
Certification
AZ State Certified Recovery Support Specialist, 2023
Wilderness First Responder Certification, 2009
PSI Experience Basic Seminar, 2019
Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar, 2007
Timeline
Cashier
Fry's Food Stores
01.2019 - 01.2020
Human Resources
DeShon Laraye Pullen PLC
05.2018 - 01.2019
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2017 - 02.2018
Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
04.2015 - 05.2017
Assistant Store Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
11.2013 - 04.2015
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
11.2010 - 01.2012
Ski Patroller/ Ski Patrol Dispatcher
Arizona Snowbowl
01.2006 - 01.2010
AZ State Certified Recovery Support Specialist, 2023
Wilderness First Responder Certification, 2009
PSI Experience Basic Seminar, 2019
Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar, 2007
Undergraduate Studies - Business And Communications