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Marisela Medrano

Marisela Medrano

Bakersfield,CA
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Summary

Proven leader in retail management, notably with CVS Pharmacy, where I spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in inventory control and staff development, my strategies boosted store performance by 30%. Expert in fostering team growth and driving results through effective schedule management and negotiation. Motivated Shift Supervisor experienced in 15+ environments and knowledgeable about security, safety and service standards. Effective at helping management maintain order and increase revenue. Driven to apply 15+ years of experience to improve operations. Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 04.2024
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Coordinated project workflows for departments.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
  • Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar
06.2016 - 03.2022
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Cashier Team Lead

Dollar Tree
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Lifted up to 30 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.

Cashier Team Lead

The 99 Cent Store
10.2014 - 11.2015
  • Increased customer loyalty and retention.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.

Sales Associate

Kirby Vacuum Service And Supplies
06.2004 - 09.2005
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Education

Medical Billing Insurance Coding

Everest College - Gardena, Gardena, CA
07.2009

High School Diploma -

Gardena Senior High School, Gardena, CA
07.1998

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Inventory Control
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Safety awareness
  • Schedule oversight
  • Negotiation
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Training
  • Staff Development
  • Workplace Safety
  • Financial Management
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Staff Motivation
  • Inventory Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Consulting
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Production Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
sign language
Limited Working

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Shift Supervisor - CVS Pharmacy
12.2021 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager - Family Dollar
06.2016 - 03.2022
Cashier Team Lead - Dollar Tree
03.2015 - 02.2016
Cashier Team Lead - The 99 Cent Store
10.2014 - 11.2015
Sales Associate - Kirby Vacuum Service And Supplies
06.2004 - 09.2005
Everest College - Gardena - , Medical Billing Insurance Coding
Gardena Senior High School - High School Diploma,

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Marisela Medrano