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Mallory Messina

Williamsville,NY

Summary

Results-driven Associate Store Manager with strong ability to increase productivity and efficiently complete tasks. Skilled in inventory management, employee training, and customer service, ensuring smooth store operations. Excel at leadership, communication, and problem-solving, contributing to team success and positive customer experiences.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Store Manager

DSW Shoe Warehouse
Buffalo, New York
11.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw daily store operations, managing inventory, restocking supplies, cash-handling, and customer assistance.

• Maintained DSW store standards to enhance customer experience.

  • Assisted in the continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
  • Executes merchandising plans according to company guidelines.
  • Completes all tasks related to daily open/close.

Hairstylist

Ulta Salon
Amherst, New York
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Consulted Ulta Salon guests on cuts, color, and style options.
  • Applied hair color, highlights, and toning services using salon procedures.
  • Recommended Ulta Beauty hair products aligned with client needs.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized stations and styling tools throughout shifts.
  • Scheduled appointments and managed client check-in through salon systems.
  • Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.

Sales Clerk Manager

Graser’s Florist
Kenmore, New York
04.2008 - 04.2017
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the store.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels throughout the store.
  • Implemented effective visual merchandising techniques to create an attractive shopping environment.

Store Associate

DSW Shoe Warehouse
Amherst, New York
04.2006 - 08.2009
  • Assisted customers with footwear selections and fitting needs on sales floor.
  • Processed purchases using POS systems and handled cash, credit, returns.
  • Replenished shelves and organized stockroom inventory for DSW Shoe Warehouse.
  • Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.

Sales Associate

Dick’s Sporting Goods
Amherst, New York
07.2005 - 10.2007
  • Greeted customers and assisted with product selection on Dick's Sporting Goods sales floor
  • Provided product knowledge on footwear, apparel, and sporting equipment
  • Processed sales, returns, and exchanges at cash wrap
  • Restocked merchandise and maintained clean, organized store displays

Sales Associate

Total Tan
Williamsville, New York
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.

Associate

SUBWAY®Restaurants
Williamsville
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Operated cash register and handled guest orders at SUBWAY®Restaurants.
  • Greeted customers and supported friendly service at SUBWAY®Restaurants.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation procedures in restaurant operations.

Education

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

The Salon Professional Academy
Amherst, NY
09.2017 - 04.2018

Williamsville South High School
Williamsville, New York

Skills

  • Retail operations
  • Merchandising plans
  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • POS systems
  • Cash handling
  • Customer experience
  • Sales floor leadership
  • Employee training
  • Team leadership
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Promotion management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Delegation techniques
  • Customer service

Timeline

Associate Store Manager

DSW Shoe Warehouse
11.2021 - Current

Hairstylist

Ulta Salon
05.2018 - 04.2020

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

The Salon Professional Academy
09.2017 - 04.2018

Sales Clerk Manager

Graser’s Florist
04.2008 - 04.2017

Store Associate

DSW Shoe Warehouse
04.2006 - 08.2009

Sales Associate

Dick’s Sporting Goods
07.2005 - 10.2007

Sales Associate

Total Tan
06.2004 - 07.2005

Associate

SUBWAY®Restaurants
01.2003 - 01.2004

Williamsville South High School
Mallory Messina