Laura Avants

• Adapted store operations to meet changing market conditions and customer needs while preserving overall business stability.
• Boosted employee morale, providing comprehensive training programs and fostering a positive work environment.
• Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient store operations and providing exceptional customer service.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to create an inviting shopping experience.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Managed inventory levels for optimal stock availability, reducing excess stock and minimizing costs.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Reduced operational costs with effective inventory management and streamlined purchasing processes.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations to maintain a clean and safe shopping environment for customers.

• Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
• Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
• Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
• Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
• Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
• Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Completed daily reports, stamp and supply orders, as necessary, and routine audits.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Executive Administrative Support for 9 Directors.

Planning and Logistics for Worldwide meetings.

Prepared materials for meetings.

Worked in multiple departments, including: Pricing, Inbound and Outbound Customer Service, Documentation and Trainer.

Coordinated the movement of containers intermodally, by ship, truck and train.

Had strong organizational and communication skills to communicate with customers and all agencies and organizations required to keep containers moving