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Melanie Corona

Albuquerque

Summary

Dynamic Store Operations Manager with a proven track record at Insomnia Cookies, achieving a remarkable 110% sales increase through innovative promotional planning. Skilled in employee engagement and strategic selling, I excel in training and mentoring teams to enhance performance and customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that drives growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Operations Manager

Insomnia Cookies
11.2019 - Current
  • Increased sales by 110% with special displays and promotions.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

New Store Opener

Insomnia Cookies
06.2024 - Current
  • Worked with general contractors and construction team to monitor consistency on projects
  • Facilitated start stock and review of manifests for accuracy in store operations
  • Setup and tested store equipment and tech, working closely with IT team and Support Center
  • Retrieved documents and permits on strict deadlines to ensure store opens within designated time frame

District Trainer

Insomnia Cookies
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Optimized training curriculum with team exercises, group discussions and lectures.
  • Participated in business improvement groups to capture information and feedback for topic delivery and training mandates.
  • Reduced process lags by training multiple employees on best practices and protocols.
  • Introduced several training tutorials to support operational processes and protocols.
  • Supported leadership by participating in team meetings and workshops to identify process improvements and quality measures for team member training.
  • Delivered training to over 100 staff members and quality assurance teams while managing employees to maximize performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
05-2018

Skills

  • Store maintenance
  • Promotional planning
  • Employee engagement
  • Strategic selling
  • Sales monitoring
  • Store growth planning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Customer service management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Problem-solving
  • Training and mentoring

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certified

Timeline

New Store Opener

Insomnia Cookies
06.2024 - Current

District Trainer

Insomnia Cookies
06.2023 - 06.2024

Store Operations Manager

Insomnia Cookies
11.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Eastern New Mexico University
Melanie Corona