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Lorena Buitureida

Brownsville

Summary

Experienced operations and team management professional with a strong background in recruitment, onboarding, and employee development within high-volume retail environments. Proven ability to lead and coach teams of up to 10 employees while supporting scheduling and payroll operations for a 100-employee location. Skilled in back-office administration, including cash management, banking coordination, and discrepancy investigation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Front End Team Lead

Best Buy
02.2020 - Current
  • Analyzed applicant profiles and facilitated interviews to identify and recruit top talent for team development.
  • Conducted onboarding training for new staff, focusing on operational procedures, customer service excellence, and adherence to company policies.
  • Lead a team of 10, implementing performance coaching strategies to deliver exceptional service and meet daily goals.
  • Oversaw scheduling operations for a 100-employee store. Managed timesheet accuracy and approval of time-off requests to support payroll operations and employee needs.
  • Oversaw back-office operations with a focus on daily cash management. Directed the submission of daily bank deposits and coordinated change orders from the bank. Investigated cash shortages, and inventory shrinkage to maintain operational integrity.
  • Directed task distribution during high-traffic intervals to ensure seamless operations and sustained employee productivity.
  • Developed and enforced procedures to maintain store cleanliness, stock levels, and organization, improving overall operational workflow.
  • Directed task distribution during high-traffic intervals to ensure seamless operations and sustained employee productivity.
  • Led quarterly customer service meeting to review performance and set goals for improvement.


Customer Service Representative (October 2016-February 2020)

  • Implemented effective sales strategies to consistently exceed targets and meet business goals.
  • Resolved customer inquiries through various communication channels, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Exceeded performance metrics consistently, earning recognition as a top performer within the team.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Hanna High School
Brownsville, TX
06-2016

Skills

    Leadership

    Decision-Making

    Problem-Solving

    Collaboration

    Recruitment and Hiring

    Staff Scheduling

    Payroll Administration

    Multi Tasking and Prioritization

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

Achiever Top Performer Company Wide

Leadership Excellence Award

Well-being Ambassador Award

Women's Development Award

Timeline

Front End Team Lead

Best Buy
02.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

High School Diploma -

Hanna High School