Laura Hammon
Susanville,CA
Summary
Dynamic Store Manager with extensive experience at Grocery Outlet, excelling in customer service and inventory management. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and maximizing sales through innovative merchandising and effective team leadership. Skilled in training and mentoring staff, fostering a positive work environment, and implementing loss prevention strategies.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
- Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies by regularly reviewing store procedures and taking corrective measures when necessary.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining safe environment for both staff and customers.
Office Manager
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
09.2010 - 06.2022
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Implemented comprehensive training program for new hires, improving their integration into team and productivity.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Resolved office disputes swiftly and equitably, maintaining harmonious workplace.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
Education
Gen Ed -
Chico Sr High
Chico, CA06.1997
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Store operations
- Customer service management
- Training and mentoring
- Store opening and closing
- Friendly and positive
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Inventory management
- Store merchandising
- Cash management
- Retail inventory management
- Shift scheduling
- Employee training
- Inventory control
- Recruitment and hiring
- POS systems
- Supply ordering
- Store displays
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Employee scheduling
- Accurate cash handling
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic thinker
- Retail sales techniques
- Product merchandising
- Bank deposit procedures
- Loss prevention
- Vendor management
- Merchandise planning
- Delegating work
Timeline
Office Manager
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
09.2010 - 06.2022
Store Manager
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
Gen Ed -
Chico Sr High
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