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Laken Nicholas

Laurel,MS

Summary

Enhance team member service standards and performance to boost productivity and exceed company goals. Dedicated to enhancing customer loyalty and strengthening sales with good merchandising and inventory management skills. Forward-thinking leader experienced in mediating conflicts, making sound decisions and multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Manager

Roberts Company
02.2023 - Current
  • Met budgets weekly, made changes as needed to meet goals
  • Made schedules, counted/logged inventory into excel spreadsheets
  • Coached and mentored new team members.
  • Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
  • Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
  • Assisted customers with produce questions.
  • Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
  • Increased sales each month by 21% compared to prior year

Head Bookkeeper

Roberts Company
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Problem solved when numbers weren't adding up correctly
  • Managed cashiers and assisted customers as needed
  • Called to set up interviews for new hires

Stock/Cashier

Roberts Company
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2025

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Administration

Jones College
Ellisville, MS
12.2023

Skills

  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Department Supervision
  • Basic Bookkeeping Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Produce Manager

Roberts Company
02.2023 - Current

Head Bookkeeper

Roberts Company
08.2022 - 01.2023

Stock/Cashier

Roberts Company
07.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Southern Mississippi

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Administration

Jones College
Laken Nicholas