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Mekiah Stone

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

People oriented and safety minded professional with 15+ years of providing exceptional customer service and leadership . Eager to offer conflict management , and customer satisfaction skills to enhance service and safety on all domestic/international flights.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight Attendant

Frontier Airlines
11.2023 - Current
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidance.
  • Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
  • Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
  • Greeted passengers, assisted with carry-on baggage storage and delivered onboard announcements.

Owner/Operator

Missstone LLC-Short Term Rentals
11.2020 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Focused on customers needs to ensure a seamless experience.

Supplier Account Manager II

AMN Healthcare
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Managed over 100 client calls per week
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
  • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.

Store Manager

Nautica
08.2019 - 07.2022
  • Top 5 location-$6M in annual volume-Lead a team of 6 leaders and 50+associates
  • Cultivated a customer first environment that resulted in positive sales growth year over year
  • Managed day to day operations to ensure store was compliant to state , local , and federal laws
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

General Manager

GapInc.:Banana Republic/Old Navy
10.2014 - 08.2019
  • $5 million location -District Loyalty Captain
  • Responsible for leading and motivating a team of 45+ sales associates to provide exceptional customer service
  • Created daily processes and routines to ensure store was compliant to company , state ,local , and federal ,policies,laws and regulations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Supported stores in the Market as an Unassigned GM-Event Zone Lead for Market-Assisted in training new GM's/Leaders on operations,processes and business acumen
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Top Store Manager

LOFT
09.2011 - 10.2014
  • High Profile and High Volume location
  • Design and implemented customer satisfaction metrics.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Collaborated with peers and direct supervisors to lead store openings within the DC,MD, and VA markets
  • Visual Lead for Markets
  • District Training Manager
  • Responsible for leading a team of 5 leaders and up to 40 associates

-District Credit Captain

GeneraL Manager

Express
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • 3M location-New Store Opening-Hired Coached and trained an team of 40 associates

  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

General Manager

Banana Republic
10.2008 - 05.2011
  • Responsible for leading a team of 4 leaders and up to 40 associates.
  • Implemented operational strategies to ensure store was compliant to al state, local and federal laws


  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • One+All (Community Service) Captain for District
  • Analyze company reporting to make smart business decisions
  • Ensures store visual/merchandising standards are in line with company guideline
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.

Education

Broadcast Certificate - Radio\Television Broadcasting

Brown College
Minneapolis, MN
1997

Skills

  • Loss Prevention and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Multi store Experience
  • Store Openings and Closings
  • Merchandising
  • Training and Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Store Operations
  • Business Acumen

Accomplishments

  • Teamwork and collaboration Award -AMN
  • Received an 90% on LP and Safety Audit -Nautica
  • Store Received an 88% on Customer Secret Shop-Nautica
  • Achieved a 92% on company Store Compliance audit -Old Navy
  • Store of the Month- LOFT
  • Wear Your Passion Recipient -Banana Republic
  • Apex Award -Express
  • Presidents 100 Club-Sunglass Hut


Timeline

Flight Attendant

Frontier Airlines
11.2023 - Current

Supplier Account Manager II

AMN Healthcare
07.2022 - 07.2023

Owner/Operator

Missstone LLC-Short Term Rentals
11.2020 - Current

Store Manager

Nautica
08.2019 - 07.2022

General Manager

GapInc.:Banana Republic/Old Navy
10.2014 - 08.2019

Top Store Manager

LOFT
09.2011 - 10.2014

GeneraL Manager

Express
05.2011 - 09.2011

General Manager

Banana Republic
10.2008 - 05.2011

Broadcast Certificate - Radio\Television Broadcasting

Brown College
Mekiah Stone