Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Maria Clayton

Jacksonville,NC

Summary

Retail sales professional who excels in fast-paced, deadline driven environments. Energetic Manager with a strong background in retail sales, fashion merchandising and customer service support. Quick and effective at decision making, while maintaining excellent customer service throughout the sales process. Reliable and dedicated approach to incorporating excellent interpersonal skills.

Determined Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Team Leader

Target
Burlington, NC
08.2006 - 12.2023

Design and implemented customer satisfaction metrics. Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received. Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies. Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Addressed and corrected sales staff communication issues in a tactful and effective manner. Worked closely with the store manager to formulate and build the store brand. Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sale meetings.

  • Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
  • Developed strategies for increasing store profitability by analyzing financial data and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner and addressed any issues that may arise during store hours.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations throughout the store premises.
  • Identified areas of operational inefficiency and implemented solutions to streamline processes.
  • Provided leadership support during peak business hours by motivating staff members to meet targets.

Supervisor of Operations

Royal Home Fashions
Mebane , NC
06.1992 - 01.2005
  • Maintained accurate records for tracking progress and performance of team members.
  • Provided training and guidance to team members on operational procedures and best practices.
  • Conducted regular reviews with team members to assess their performance and provide feedback as needed.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.

Sales Assistant

American Income Life Insurance Company
Waco, TX
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration/Human Resources

Alamance Community College
2006

Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry

4-C Business College
Waco, TX

Skills

  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Customer Service
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • POS Systems
  • Customer Service Management
  • Time Management
  • Sales Strategies
  • Hiring and Training

Certification

  • Food Safety Manager

Accomplishments

Constantly delivered Green Store from District and Group store visits.

Promoted within first year of Service to Sr. Team Leader.

  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.

Timeline

Sr. Team Leader

Target
08.2006 - 12.2023

Supervisor of Operations

Royal Home Fashions
06.1992 - 01.2005

Sales Assistant

American Income Life Insurance Company

Associate of Science - Business Administration/Human Resources

Alamance Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Data Entry

4-C Business College
Maria Clayton