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Mary Willis

Apple Valley,California

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager at Claire's with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales through effective merchandising strategies. Skilled in team leadership and conflict resolution, I excel in staff training and operations management, fostering a positive work environment while ensuring compliance and optimizing efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Claire's
09.2000 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Victor Valley High School
Victorville, CA
06-1983

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff supervision
  • Task delegation
  • Workload management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Retail operations
  • Operations management

Certification

Cosmetologist

Lic # KK184822

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Claire's
09.2000 - Current

No Degree - General Studies

Victor Valley College

Victor Valley High School