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Kristina Stokes

McHenry,IL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Walgreens, adept in operations management and strategic planning. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and team productivity, achieving significant improvements in service delivery. Skilled in relationship building and performance management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Work History

Manager

Walgreens
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Manager

CVS Pharmacy
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by overhauling customer service protocols and training staff in customer engagement techniques.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Education

Addison Trail
Addison, IL
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Relationship building
  • Operations management
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Sales techniques

Timeline

Manager

Walgreens

Manager

CVS Pharmacy

Addison Trail
Kristina Stokes