Proactive Department Manager with excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task while working within deadlines and time constraints. Offering 20+ years of hands-on experience in retail operations. Proficient in cash handling, budgeting, inventory management and merchandising.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Manager
JCPenny Department Store
Davenport, FL
04.2017 - Current
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Maximized business efficiency by completing thorough and accurate daily management tasks such as overseeing registers, organizing inventory and delegating tasks.
Recruited, trained and supervised 23 employees in two years.
Oversaw daily operations of salon, including employee performance, facility cleanliness and sales.
Coached and trained employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding business objectives.
Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases and shelf stock.
Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
Scheduled employees to maintain adequate coverage during business hours.
Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
Promoted business through marketing initiatives, including use of social media.
Owner/Operator
Salon Lisa Marie
Blasdell & Orchard Park, NY
04.2005 - 10.2016
Maintained daily, monthly and quarterly records of costs and revenue.
Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases and shelf stock.
Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business. Resulting in 73% increase in sales in one year.
Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
Education
COSMETOLOGY - Cosmetology Education
Continental School of Beauty Culture - Kenmore
Buffalo, NY
01.2001 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
01.1988 - 05.1990
Skills
Accurate money handling
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Timeline
Department Manager
JCPenny Department Store
04.2017 - Current
Owner/Operator
Salon Lisa Marie
04.2005 - 10.2016
COSMETOLOGY - Cosmetology Education
Continental School of Beauty Culture - Kenmore
01.2001 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management