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Makia Howard

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Every job that I’ve worked at I’ve aspired to be more than just a sales associate and have been able to put in the work to reach a supervisor position. I’m a natural born leader, who isn’t afraid for hard work. Weather a sales associate or a manager you can count on me to get the job done regardless of the task.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Centerstone
Bradenton, FL
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.

Front End Supervisor

Lowes
Bradenton
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized front-end area to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed customer returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring a smooth process for both customers and employees.
  • Monitored cashier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Monitored cash drawers in Number checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations through regular audits of cash registers, transaction records, and employee behaviors on duty.
  • Coached and mentored team members for better performance, leading to higher levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing safety guidelines among team members consistently.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop strategies for improving overall store performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Color Consultant/ Team Lead

Sally Beauty
Sarasota, FL
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked with customers to resolve cosmetic issues ( ex. Hair came out too light/ too dark, damaged hair, wrong skincare routine for skin type, etc.)
  • Stocking and maintaining a clean, organized ,cheerful work environment.
  • Quickly and efficiently fulfilling customer, inquiries, and needs.
  • POS operations, as well as Cash handling

Open and closing operations

I was also working my way up to be an assistant manager for Sally’s once I completed my 6 months in my original roles as a color consultant. I left this job due to me having my son and not being around long enough to be eligible for maternity leave.

Lead Sales Associate

Burlington Coat Factoy
Bradenton, FL
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Handled cash register operations and customer transactions to process payments.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Processed and stocked merchandise in accordance with store standards.
  • Contributed towards improving overall store ambience by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Maintained store visual standards by setting up window and interior displays to merchandising guidelines.

Education

G.E.D - General Education

Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Cash register operation
  • Workflow management
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Complaint resolution
  • Staff management
  • Time management
  • Listening skills
  • Cash counting
  • Cash handling
  • Team supervision
  • Performance improvement
  • Employee motivation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Relationship building and management
  • Effective planning
  • Conflict management
  • Administrative skills
  • Financial management
  • Delegation techniques
  • Sales coaching
  • Display setup
  • Order management
  • Team building
  • Marketing
  • Checkout monitoring
  • Refunds processing
  • Shift checklists
  • Multitasking and prioritizing

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Centerstone
05.2025 - Current

Front End Supervisor

Lowes
11.2024 - Current

Color Consultant/ Team Lead

Sally Beauty
02.2024 - 09.2024

Lead Sales Associate

Burlington Coat Factoy
08.2023 - 01.2024

G.E.D - General Education

Manatee Technical College
Makia Howard