Outgoing and energetic worker with terrific customer skills. Smart, reliable and considered a team player. Diligent customer service representative, bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and problem-solving skills. Able to enhance customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires and providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Barnes And Noble College
07.2023 - Current
Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
Maximized profits by negotiating better deals with vendors and reducing shrinkage through loss prevention strategies.
Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.
Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.
Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
Spearheaded staff recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates for open positions and selecting top talent to join the team.
Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely product delivery.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Developed strong relationships with local schools and libraries, facilitating partnerships for community events and promotions.
Streamlined the shelving process, reducing time spent on restocking while maintaining a well-organized store layout.
Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records and identify potential areas for improvement in stock management processes.
Assisted customers with locating books and other materials in store.
Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Fulfilled online orders
Shipping and receiving
Worked with faculty to ensure all adoptions were submitted by the deadline.
Ordered all course required Textbooks for each semester.
Assisted students and school faculty to access all digital E-books, courseware, First Day/ Inclusive Access through Canvas and company platform.
Worked directly with Texas Workforce, VA, ISD's to provide quotes for current course materials needed for students.
Worked with ISD's to assist with all textbooks ordered in print, digital or First Day / Inclusive Access to ensure all students received their required course materials by date specified by school.
Ran daily store reports including OTB, Over Buy, Open PO's over x amount of days, snapshot reports, Buying Decision reports, inventory, enrollment, TextNet/ IST plus other necessary reports.
Added, inquired and charged to appropriate AR accounts in company's AR software.
Answered all e-mail, Teams, and phone calls in a timely matter.
Attended and assisted all store meetings and scheduled Teams meetings.
Assist Store Manager -Tyler Junior College
Follett Higher Education Group
08.2019 - 07.2023
Help train new team members FT/PT and seasonal team members hired for peak seasons.
Ensures Sales Team members follow company and store policies, procedures, and standards.
Ensures the proper merchandising standards, promotion standards, creating displays, etc.
Performs onboarding procedures for new hires.
Greet customers, answer phones, provide information, direct callers, and resolve escalated issues.
Receive, verify, and unload orders as necessary.
Operated cash register and store computer to accept payments, place orders, and make changes adhering to safe cash handling procedures, including balancing cash drawer and preparing bank deposits.
Stock shelves and take inventory per Store schedule.
Store cleaning (vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting) and straightening (shelves, displays, and register areas).
Executes merchandising standards, promotion standards, creating displays, etc.
May fill in for other personnel during breaks, lunch, vacation, or peak seasonal periods, including register operations, textbooks, and various departments throughout the store.
Keyholder with opening and closing responsibilities.
Checks invoices against purchase orders and credit memos against charge-backs to ensure accuracy.
Shrink prevention practices and activities, such as visible customer service.
Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies, and sales goals.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
Selected and filled orders from stock to fulfill customer requirements.
Inside Sales and Rental Associate
Nations Rent
06.2002 - 10.2004
Greeted customers with enthusiasm, offered to take orders and fulfilled each quickly and correctly.
Received deliveries, unpacked boxes, checked off items in system and stored products in stockroom.
Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
Managed multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products.
Completed sales transactions, including all accepted forms of payment.
Provided assistance to customers requiring help by carrying-out and loading purchases.
Maintained clean and organized appearance of store
Demonstrated knowledge of equipment
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Inside Sales and Rental Associate
Dubose Equipment And Rental
09.1998 - 06.2000
Responded quickly to customer inquiries, answering questions and offering insight into products.
Managed multiple tasks in a high-volume environment.
Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
Greeted customers with enthusiasm, offered to take orders and fulfilled each quickly and correctly.
Addressed customer complaints and resolved issues to promote satisfaction.
Received deliveries, unpacked boxes, checked off items in system and stored products in stockroom.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Completed sales transactions, including all accepted forms of payment.
Maintained clean and organized appearance of store
Sales Associate
Foley's
01.1995 - 12.1995
Sales associate/ customer service/cashier
Customer Service Associate
Walmart
01.1993 - 12.1994
Cashier
Receptionist
Master Metal And Machining
01.1989 - 01.1994
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Collected payments from clients and updated account balances.
Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Assisted in administrative duties for office team, including making phone calls, copies and schedules.
Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
Collected, sorted, distributed and sent mail and packages.
Optimized information gathering and presentations with implementation of practical filing system.
Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.