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Loretta Kayfish

Channahon,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Operation Support

Aston Carters/ Contingent Worker Chicago PDC
2024.01 - Current
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings and preparing crucial documents.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Human Resources Coordinator

Menards
2018.06 - 2023.04
  • Orchestrated strategic recruitment approaches to engage talented and highly qualified candidates
  • Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
  • Coordinated company training and compiled training reports and communication to support compliance with corporate requirements.
  • Reviewed and confirmed that all final paid hours corresponded with timesheets and state laws.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Planned and scheduled team meetings and recognitions.
  • Provide support to store and department management as needed.

Assistant Front End Manager

Menards-Inc
2016.03 - 2018.06
  • Monitored cash drawers in 16 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Assisted in physical inventories, verifying counts against existing records for improved accuracy in reporting data.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between departments regarding inventory needs and adjustments, leading to better overall efficiency in operations.
  • Responsible for accounts payable for incoming merchandise
  • Trained new hires on proper inventory protocols, ensuring consistent adherence to established procedures across all staff members.
  • Managed returns and exchanges smoothly, minimizing disruptions to inventory flow and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated effectively with sales teams on product availability information, enabling them to provide accurate updates to customers on lead times.

Guest Service Team Leader

Target
2006.08 - 2016.03
  • Strategically scheduled staff for peak business hours for adequate coverage.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
  • Opened, as manager, new Starbucks in Target
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
  • Resolved problems using tact and diplomacy by calmly communicating directly with customers or employees.

Education

No Degree - Business

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Skills

  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Records Management
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Administrative Support

Timeline

Operation Support

Aston Carters/ Contingent Worker Chicago PDC
2024.01 - Current

Human Resources Coordinator

Menards
2018.06 - 2023.04

Assistant Front End Manager

Menards-Inc
2016.03 - 2018.06

Guest Service Team Leader

Target
2006.08 - 2016.03

No Degree - Business

Joliet Junior College
Loretta Kayfish