Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Megan Dooling

Megan Dooling

Manager
Dothan,AL

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Uptown Paws, excelling in performance monitoring and crisis management. Enhanced customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives and effective communication, while fostering strong client relationships. Skilled in staff development and workflow planning, driving team productivity and compliance with health and safety standards.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Uptown Paws
08.2024 - Current
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Receptionist

Hey Gorgeous Spa And Wellness
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.

Billing Clerk

Covan Moving Company
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
  • Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Processed customer invoices, credit memos and payments within established timelines.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected discrepancies.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer payments and billing adjustments.
  • Entered and maintained billing information in company internal databases for accessibility.
  • Interacted with customers to resolve billing disputes and respond to inquiries.
  • Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports for billing department.

Sales Associate

Pet Supermarket Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Operations Manager

Birmingham Zoo
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
  • Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
  • Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
  • Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.

Education

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

George C Wallace Community College, Dothan, AL
05-2022

High School

Enterprise High School, Enterprise, AL
03-2014

Skills

  • Health and safety compliance
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance reporting
  • Marketing
  • Incidents management
  • Project management
  • Crisis management
  • Goal setting
  • Customer relationship management
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff development
  • Negotiation
  • Schedule management
  • Workforce management
  • Operations management
  • Work flow planning
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Superb time management skills
  • Communication improvements
  • Staff management
  • Staff retention
  • Staff training
  • Client relationships
  • Delegation
  • Technology

Timeline

Operations Manager - Uptown Paws
08.2024 - Current
Receptionist - Hey Gorgeous Spa And Wellness
05.2022 - 08.2023
Billing Clerk - Covan Moving Company
01.2020 - 12.2021
Sales Associate - Pet Supermarket Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2021
Operations Manager - Birmingham Zoo
01.2017 - 12.2019
George C Wallace Community College - Cosmetology , Cosmetology
Enterprise High School - , High School