Motivated, passionate leader with 6 years of experience in retail store operations. Uniquely skilled at motivating sales teams to produce high-volume revenue results. Strong abilities in business operations, work-force scheduling and customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Leader
Kwik Star
10.2017 - Current
Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
Implemented inventory control measures to reduce shrinkage and improve store profitability.
Trained new team members on store policies, procedures, and sales techniques for improved performance.
Collaborated with Store Leader to develop strategies for achieving sales goals and driving revenue growth.
Enhanced visual merchandising efforts, resulting in increased foot traffic and higher conversion rates.
Streamlined store operations by effectively scheduling staff and managing resources to meet demand.
Fostered a positive work environment by addressing employee issues and promoting open communication.
Assisted with the successful launch of promotional campaigns, leading to increased sales during peak periods.
Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards at all times.
Built strong relationships with customers through active listening, understanding their needs, and offering personalized solutions.
Played an integral role in the successful execution of annual physical inventories, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the process.
Resolved escalated customer complaints effectively, maintaining loyalty among patrons while upholding company values.
Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.
Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.
Teacher
North Cedar Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2017
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
12.1999
Skills
Customer Relationships
Team Development
Loss Prevention
Store Operations
Team Management
Policy Enforcement
Timeline
Assistant Store Leader
Kwik Star
10.2017 - Current
Teacher
North Cedar Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And Early Childhood Education