Entrepreneurial leader who excels in organizing workflow and building winning teams. Proven record of delivering outstanding results through employee empowerment and engagement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Relationship Banker
Bank of America
09.2021 - Current
Responsible for servicing client needs and Skilled at introducing and enrolling clients in Life plan and assisting clients with products and solutions to help reach financial goals.
Educate clients in Digital and Online banking.
Experienced in processing teller transactions, cash handling and balancing drawers with high level of accuracy.
Ability to easily connect with clients with high level of integrity leading to high customer satisfaction.
Empathetic Relationship Builder exceeding client expectations by consistently rising above customer service standards.
Skilled at deescalating frustrated clients and re-establishing positive relationships.
Over 55 five star google reviews, boosting FC score from 1.7 to 3.4.
Trained in opening and closing procedures
Built strong relationships with co workers and partners resulting in excellent quality referrals
Assistant Director of Operations
Garden Light LED
12.2019 - 05.2020
Developed and initiated a plan to organize workflow resulting in significant process improvements in the first 5 months
General Manager
Morales Home Center
01.2011 - 12.2019
Responsible for annual strategic plans and leading day to day operations
Sustained growth and profitability for 8 years
Increased profitability by 30% within first 3 years
Lead a team of 40 employees
Hired, trained, and developed employees providing performance evaluations and leadership coaching
Reduced employee turnover by 20%, reorganized the management team, clarified roles, and put the right people in the right seats resulting in improved employee satisfaction, empowerment and accountability
Increased productivity by over 10% year after year, developed, communicated and administered clear organizational policies and procedures to streamline operations and improve efficiency and productivity across the entire organization
Customer service leader providing outstanding, devoted, personal, 'above-and-beyond' customer service to all retail customers, partners, and vendors
Responsible for daily cash-flow
Assured accuracy in customer and vendor transactions, managed cash drawers and cash pick-ups, completed monetary deposits
Founder and Owner
Marilyn's Bundle of Joy
01.1993 - 01.2011
Award winning, minority business leader recognized as an outstanding woman in business
Retail visionary able to translate a passion for retail and children into a successful 18-year business with a devoted audience
Recognized as a trusted resource for the very best children's products
Operational leader responsible for finance, buying, inventory management, store design, hiring, training, and mentoring
Sales leader responsible for sales growth, forecasting, advertising and promotions, special events and unparalleled customer service
Education
Associates Degree - Buying And Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
Skills
Leadership
Strategy
Organization
Communication
Negotiation
Collaboration
Coaching
Forward thinking
Problem solving
Creativity
Customer centric
Mac OS, POS
Awards
High Five award, Bank of America Global Recognition
Volunteer Event Manager Champion, Bank of America Global Recognition
Best Children's Store in the State of NJ, New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Outstanding Woman in Business, Contemporary Woman's Club of Bergenfield
Outstanding Customer Service, Displays, Accommodating Hours, 18 years running, Bergenfield Chamber of Commerce