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Laquita Thomas

Austin,TX

Summary

To obtain full-time employment utilizing my ability to multitask and follow through with excellence, and apply my diverse skill set in a fast-paced and exciting work environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant District Manager/Assistant Floor Manager

Fashion Froms
Austin, Tx
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated team schedules, optimizing staffing levels across retail locations to meet customer demand.
  • Assisted in developing training programs, enhancing sales techniques for new employees to improve customer interactions.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends, informing product selection strategies that align with customer preferences.

District Manager/Assistant District Manager/Assistant Floor Manager

Fashion Froms
Austin, Tx
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple fashion retail locations, ensuring consistent brand standards and customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented staff training programs to enhance customer service skills, resulting in improved customer interactions.
  • Developed and executed regional sales strategies, resulting in increased sales performance across stores.

ASSISTANT MANAGER 1

GOODWILL
05.2017 - Current
  • Establish sales goals, manage budgets, devise sales forecasts, and consistently maximize sales and profits
  • Directed sales floor activities, ensured excellence in customer service, and resolved store-level issues
  • Oversaw personnel management, including interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff
  • Applied strategies that improved shrink percentage for 2 years
  • Maintained price accuracy of goods and securing adequate stock levels
  • Work with corporate management selection, window displays and stocking, working directly with vendors
  • Key contact with suppliers/vendors, securing key business agreements

HOME HEALTH-AIDE

RESOURCES CARE CORPORATION
08.2011 - 09.2018
  • Assisted elderly and disabled clients with cooking, cleaning, and bathing to improve daily living conditions
  • Picked up client’s medications and groceries.
  • Coordinated client’s doctor’s appointments to ensure proper medication dosage and adherence
  • Handled clients medications
  • Conducted training sessions for new staff to ensure understanding of protocols.
  • Checked client’s pulse, temperature, and respiration rate

FOOD PREP

BILL MILLER BAR-B-Q
04.2003 - 06.2007
  • Operated in fast-paced environment to efficiently fulfill customer orders
  • Worked at a fast pace to meet customer needs
  • Coordinated food orders for timely delivery to customers
  • Operated cash register
  • Assisted with cleaning tasks, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in dining area and restrooms

CASHIER/SALES ASSOCIATE

FOLEY’S
12.1999 - 05.2002
  • Greeted customers and assisted with inquiries to enhance shopping experience
  • Stocked merchandise on shelves
  • Operated cash register accurately to facilitate smooth transaction process
  • Assisted with cleaning store areas

Education

Medical Administrative Assistant -

Lyndon B. Johnson

Timeline

Assistant District Manager/Assistant Floor Manager

Fashion Froms
08.2021 - Current

District Manager/Assistant District Manager/Assistant Floor Manager

Fashion Froms
08.2021 - Current

ASSISTANT MANAGER 1

GOODWILL
05.2017 - Current

HOME HEALTH-AIDE

RESOURCES CARE CORPORATION
08.2011 - 09.2018

FOOD PREP

BILL MILLER BAR-B-Q
04.2003 - 06.2007

CASHIER/SALES ASSOCIATE

FOLEY’S
12.1999 - 05.2002

Medical Administrative Assistant -

Lyndon B. Johnson
Laquita Thomas