Leigh Bias
Benton,AR
Summary
Hard working, dependable, honest, trust worthy are all good descriptions of me. I have impeccable work ethic. I work with others to be sure that everyone's needs are met while in management roll. I am a cheerful person who enjoys taking someone's frown and tuning it to a smile and if I can do that one time then the day is a success. Family means everything to me. In the workplace we become family and I strive to be a leader that everyone is excited to follow. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Doublebees
06.2023 - Current
- Direct supervisor over multiple faucets of a busy convenience store, with up to 15 employees
- Complete education with the team
- I manage the financials, day to day buisness of merchandising and customer service
- We have a restaurant that we run inside the store ordering, pricing, storage, cleaning.
Store Manager
Big Red
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Worked my way from ground up, starting as a cashier in a small town country store. Till I was running the flag ship store.
- Hiring, dismissals, customer service, merchandising,and grounds keeper are just the tip of the ice burg when speaking about duties.
- Loss prevention, inventory, daily financials, maintenance and preventative upkeep, accurate record keeping.
Veterinary Assistant
Arkansans For Animals
04.2011 - 04.2017
- Positioned animals for surgery.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
Certified Surgical Technician
UAMS
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
Sales Associate Specialist
Tractor Supply Company
05.2003 - 09.2005
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Consistently maintained store cleanliness and visual appeal, ensuring an inviting atmosphere for customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Surgical Technologist
White County Medical Center
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Maintained specialty equipment, implant, and instrumentation inventories.
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
10.1999 - 04.2002
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate -
Baptist school of nursing
08.1999
Associate - Animal Science
ASU Beebe
Beebe, AR01.1997
High School Diploma - Advanced
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR05.1994
Skills
- Pdi - 1 year
- Passport/ Gilbarco - 8 years
- Customer service - 10 years
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Store operations
- Training and mentoring
- Friendly and Positive
- Outstanding communication skills
- Cash Management
- Retail Inventory Management
- POS Systems
- Supply Ordering
- Employee Scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Product Merchandising
Timeline
Store Manager
Doublebees
06.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Big Red
04.2016 - 03.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Arkansans For Animals
04.2011 - 04.2017
Certified Surgical Technician
UAMS
01.2006 - 04.2011
Sales Associate Specialist
Tractor Supply Company
05.2003 - 09.2005
Surgical Technologist
White County Medical Center
05.2003 - 04.2005
Surgical Technologist
Baptist Medical Center
10.1999 - 04.2002
Associate -
Baptist school of nursing
Associate - Animal Science
ASU Beebe
High School Diploma - Advanced
Cabot High School