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ALEXIS JOHNSON

Savannah,Georgia

Summary

My goal is to earn a position I may develop into a career through superior performance, personal dedication, & unwavering loyalty to a company which reciprocates these values back to its employees with internal upward mobility potential.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Hipster Hound
Savannah, GA

Yard Operations Manager/Head Handler
12.2021 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Kept records accurate, detailed and fully compliant with reporting requirements to meet state, local, and federal housing requirements.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees.
  • Mentored and supported handlers and yard attendants to create strong workplace culture.
  • Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use and home security.
  • Conducted private and group lessons advising clients on manners and obedience techniques to improve dog behavior at home.
  • Transported dogs safely and maintained clean driving record.
  • Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
  • Managed up to 70+ dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
  • Used skills to assist with rescuing and rehabilitating different animals.
  • Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
  • Advised owners about planned animal purchases or adoptions and potential behavioral needs.
  • Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
  • Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
  • Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
  • Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
  • Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors, and diet to isolate and address concerns.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
  • Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
  • Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
  • Cued or signaled animals during performances.
  • Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
  • Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians, animal caretakers and other animal experts on how best to train animals.
  • Performed weekly groundskeeping and building maintenance for multiple satisfied customers.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Waves Surf And Sport
Tybee Island, GA

Assistant General Manager
01.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
  • Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to acquire competitive prices and quality products.
  • Collaborated with other departments to establish productive and timely completion of projects.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
  • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Harbor Freight Tools
Dublin, Georgia

District Sales Manager
12.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Ensure company operating plans are followed in relation to the overall strategic plan, service demographics, and community economic development goals in corporate structure
  • Acting as backup Manager & performing general labor tasks as needed including customer relations, guidance, & human resources for defective products
  • Following manufacturing industry safety regulations according to OSHA standards for the safety of all members of the store team at the local, state, & federal level
  • Supervisor tasks of store opening/closing, inventory control, & product placement
  • Aligned database systems with district goals by automating processes and eliminating preventable errors.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Rectified billing issues quickly to maintain client satisfaction.
  • Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine best methods to improve sales results.
  • Resolved complex problems impacting sales management by implementing cost-effective strategies.
  • Worked diligently with dealers and management teams to forge lasting relationships and assist in solving unique business problems.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
  • Built new business avenues by applying direct sales and channel-based strategies, bringing in more than triple in annual sales within the district.
  • Tracked weekly sales to develop detailed reports for senior leadership, using MicroStrategy Platform Analytics.
  • Established territory boundaries and distribution routes to maximize service quality.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.

GNC – Vitamins & Supplements Store
Dublin, GA

District Manager
01.2016 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Responsible for calculating pay roll, reconciling invoices, collating financial spreadsheets, & setting weekly employee schedule according to employee submitted time constraints
  • Accepted & exchanged accurate financial transactions through a variety of currency mediums to maintain precise company records regarding profits & losses
  • Financial spreadsheet organization & general clerical tasks including office supply inventory, postal responsibilities, & document scanning/faxing/copying
  • Management duties across multiple positions as needed including store opening/closing
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
  • Supervised nine locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
  • Established territory boundaries and distribution routes to maximize service quality.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
  • Introduced cost-saving initiatives to reduce losses and increase profit margin.
  • Modeled strong negotiation skills to help team members close tough deals with lucrative clients.
  • Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
  • Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
  • Worked collaboratively with loss prevention to decrease shrink and boost loss awareness.
  • Evaluated costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales.
  • Optimized team performance with newly implemented sales and merchandising procedures.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
  • Held meetings with director to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.

Education

Unity College
Unity, ME

Bachelor’s from Animal Behavior And Ethology

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Bachelor’s from Business Management
05.2023

University Overview

  • Dean's List 2018-2022

Savannah State University
Savannah, GA

Bachelor’s from Behavioral Sciences
05.2022

University Overview

Honors course completions in Algebra, Geometry

  • Dean's List 2018-2022

Skills

  • Safe Driving Techniques
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Yard Maintenance
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Professional Relationships
  • Recordkeeping Accuracy
  • Daily Progress Reports
  • Project Requirements
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Technical Documentation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Sales Management
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Heavy Labor
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Checking Supplies
  • Inventory Records
  • Corrective Actions
  • Bank Deposits
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Personnel Oversight
  • Managing Terminations
  • Daily Logs
  • Safety Management
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Yard Management
  • Data Integrity
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Overseeing Employees
  • Accounting Records
  • Team Mentoring
  • Merchandise Labeling
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Manage Operations
  • Transfer Processes
  • Daily Workflow Improvement
  • Operations Oversight
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Business Operations
  • Special Projects
  • General Housekeeping
  • Team Meetings
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Management Training
  • Oversee Administrative Functions
  • Manage Budgets
  • Control of Expenses
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Brand Management
  • Financial Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Train Employees
  • Sales Strategies
  • Advertising Techniques
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Standards
  • Business Planning
  • Project Management
  • Financial Statements
  • Order Supplies
  • Accounting Techniques
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Job Assignments
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Business Intelligence
  • Managing Cash Register
  • Photography
  • Grammar

Certification

Forklift Certified with reliable transportation & clean driving record for training tasks Advanced typing ability with experience in all standard Microsoft Office programs Personal aptitude for early childcare, multitasking, & fitness/dietary regiments

Timeline

Yard Operations Manager/Head Handler

The Hipster Hound
12.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant General Manager

Waves Surf And Sport
01.2021 - 11.2021

District Sales Manager

Harbor Freight Tools
12.2018 - 12.2020

District Manager

GNC – Vitamins & Supplements Store
01.2016 - 12.2018

Unity College

Bachelor’s from Animal Behavior And Ethology

Savannah State University

Bachelor’s from Business Management

Savannah State University

Bachelor’s from Behavioral Sciences
ALEXIS JOHNSON