Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Enjoy Pet Interaction & Care
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Melissa Thigpen

Memphis,TN

Summary

I have a strong, credible work history in the retail industry. The field isn't as it use to be. So my interest has shifted to do/be different evolving continued interaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Soap Concierge

Buff City Soap
01.2019 - 04.2019

Interacted with customers to help with familiarizing the benefit of the products made in store. And help build sales of customer purchases.

Administrative Assistant

Morning Star Worldwide Ministry Church
03.2013 - 11.2016
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.

Store Manager

Gold Toe
11.2015 - 08.2016
  • 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.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.

3rd Key Holder

Coldwater Creek
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.
  • Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.

3rd Key Holder

Rainbow Apparel
06.2012 - 01.2014
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers and product merchandising.
  • Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.

Retail Sales Lead

Ann Taylor Factory
11.2010 - 10.2012
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Greeted all customers cheerfully and asked open-ended questions to ascertain needs.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Assistant Store Manager

The Knowledge Tree
07.2009 - 10.2010
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.

Education

Communications

Univ. of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
Memphis, TN
05.1986

Skills

Customer Engagement and Rapport

Build a Benefical Relationship

Customers are Made to Feel Important

Enjoy Pet Interaction & Care

I have always been big on animals especially dogs. I have owned 3dogs Goldie, Jazzmaster & most recent my Buzter. i have a grandog who, lives in Atlanta, his name is Pharaoh. Can't wait to see him! I could  be all day telling stories about these guys but time wouldn't permit.

Timeline

Soap Concierge

Buff City Soap
01.2019 - 04.2019

Store Manager

Gold Toe
11.2015 - 08.2016

3rd Key Holder

Coldwater Creek
02.2014 - 05.2014

Administrative Assistant

Morning Star Worldwide Ministry Church
03.2013 - 11.2016

3rd Key Holder

Rainbow Apparel
06.2012 - 01.2014

Retail Sales Lead

Ann Taylor Factory
11.2010 - 10.2012

Assistant Store Manager

The Knowledge Tree
07.2009 - 10.2010

Communications

Univ. of Tennessee At Martin

High School Diploma -

South Side High School
Melissa Thigpen