Lynda Shepard
Decatur,GA
Summary
Results-driven Pricing Specialist at American Freight Furniture with expertise in pricing software and a strong background in training and mentoring. Achieved significant improvements in pricing accuracy through meticulous audits and streamlined processes. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and SQL, enhancing operational efficiency while fostering effective communication with sales teams.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Pricing Specialist
American Freight Furniture
05.2018 - 11.2024
- Streamlined processes for price changes, resulting in reduced time spent on manual adjustments.
- Maintained accurate product signage throughout the store, ensuring clear communication of prices to consumers.
- Reduced errors in data entry through rigorous attention to detail when inputting price changes into relevant systems.
- Improved pricing accuracy by conducting regular audits and updating pricing systems.
- Assisted sales teams by providing timely updates on product prices, enabling them to effectively communicate with customers about potential purchases.
HR Payroll Specialist
JCPenney Department Store
12.1988 - 04.2017
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires, enabling them to quickly become proficient in company-specific payroll procedures.
- Spearheaded the successful transition to a new HRIS system, ensuring seamless integration with existing payroll processes.
- Improved payroll accuracy by conducting thorough audits, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues promptly.
- Served as a trusted resource for managers seeking guidance on complex payroll issues or interpretation of relevant policies and procedures.
- Assisted employees in understanding their paychecks, deductions, taxes, benefits contributions, and leave balances through clear explanations and guidance when needed.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 160 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Data Transcriber
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
12.1999 - 05.2011
- Verified accuracy of data before transcribing.
- Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics for both speed and accuracy in assigned transcription tasks.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
St Augustine College
Raleigh, NC06-1978
Skills
- Pricing software proficiency
- Training and mentoring
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- SQL
Timeline
Pricing Specialist
American Freight Furniture
05.2018 - 11.2024
Data Transcriber
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
12.1999 - 05.2011
HR Payroll Specialist
JCPenney Department Store
12.1988 - 04.2017
No Degree - Business Administration
St Augustine College
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