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Laura VanEeckhoute

Assistant Store Manager
St Louis,MO
Laura  VanEeckhoute

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and leading abilities. Devoted to giving every customer and fellow employee a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

10

+ Years of Customer Service Excellence

10

+ Years in Management

Work History

Dollar Tree
, MO

Assistant Store Manager

Job overview

  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Built positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist other employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Caseys General Stores
, IL

Store Associate/ Cashier

Job overview

  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions
  • Developed customer relationships to encourage repeat business
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases
  • Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of customer areas
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
  • Resolved guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers
  • Operated cash register, scanned items, bagged merchandise and properly handled methods of payment to facilitate accurate sales transactions
  • Performed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized
  • Unloaded truck, stocked merchandise and maintained aisles and product displays to foster neat, clean and organized aisles and sales floor
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays
  • Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Mcdonalds
, IL

Zone Manager

Job overview

  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience
  • Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions
  • Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients
  • Upheld safe operations of food prep equipment to retain safety procedures
  • Used proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods
  • Kept all customer and work areas clean, neat and organized
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members..
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
  • Supported company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
  • Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction..
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through diligent oversight of daily operations, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Increased table turnover rates during peak hours, optimizing seating arrangements and reservation scheduling.
  • Optimized inventory management to minimize waste, negotiating with suppliers for better pricing on bulk purchases.

Education

Post University

Accounting (Associates)

Mascoutah High School
Mascoutah, Illinois

Diploma

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Process Transactions
  • Cash Register Systems
  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • POS Systems and Ordering
  • Telephone Reception
  • Account Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Customer experience
  • Customer Service Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Relationship building and management
  • Records Management
  • Team Management
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Hiring and Training
  • Issue Resolution
  • Pricing and Markdowns
  • Operations Oversight
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stock Rotations
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Store operations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Store Organization
  • Operations
  • Staff Supervision
  • Incident Reports
  • Retail Operations
  • Sales expertise
  • Transaction Processing
  • Stock management
  • Loss Prevention
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Employee Coaching
  • Customer Service and Engagement
  • Reliability
  • Employee Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Performance Improvement
Laura VanEeckhouteAssistant Store Manager