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Michelle Lutes

Weaverville

Summary

Dynamic Front End Team Lead at Walmart with a proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance. Skilled in cash handling and employee training, I foster a collaborative environment that drives sales and resolves issues effectively. Committed to operational excellence and building strong customer relationships.

Dedicated Front End Supervisor well-versed in satisfying customers with exceptional service and support. Accurate and efficient in handling money, assigning tasks and maintaining customer areas. Prepared to bring [Number] years of experience to dynamic new position.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Front End Team Lead

Walmart
10.2021 - Current
  • Monitored cash drawers in [Number] checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
  • Opening and closing paperwork ,deposits,cash handling
  • Overseeing customer service and cashiering operations and managing front end staff

Sales Associate

Home Depot
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability and organization.
  • Processed transactions accurately, maintaining cash register integrity.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Mixed paint ,price changes ,worked frieght

Sales Associate

Sav-more Grocery Store
07.2007 - 09.2021

stock shelves

Order merchandise from the warehouse

help customers find products they need

  • Managed daily inventory of fresh produce, ensuring quality standards and reducing waste.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of produce department, promoting a positive shopping experience.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
  • Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by adhering to proper handling, storage, and temperature guidelines for all produce items.
  • Increased sales with attractive displays that showcased seasonal fruits, vegetables, and promotional items.
  • Enhanced departmental teamwork by fostering a positive work environment and maintaining open lines of communication with coworkers and management.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Inspected produce to update and adjust pricing information.
  • Assisted customers in selecting the freshest produce by sharing knowledge on ripeness indicators and proper storage techniques.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent overstock or shortages of produce items through regular monitoring and communication with suppliers.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by assisting with unloading deliveries, verifying order accuracy, and organizing stockroom for easy access to products.
  • Reduced shrinkage rates by closely monitoring expiration dates and implementing markdown strategies on soon-to-expire items.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable answers to questions about fruit and vegetable selection and storage.
  • Collaborated with produce manager to order optimal quantity of goods, balancing freshness with demand.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Buncombe High School
Weaverville, NC
06-2002

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Listening skills
  • Cash counting
  • Cash handling
  • Goals and performance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Relationship building and management
  • Team building
  • Cash register operation
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Employee motivation
  • Accurate money handling
  • Staff management
  • Team supervision
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Complaint resolution
  • Staff supervision
  • Workflow management
  • Operations
  • Performance improvement
  • Financial management
  • Refunds processing
  • Shift checklists
  • Checkout monitoring
  • Credit returns processing
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service management
  • Relationship building
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Employee supervision
  • Microsoft office
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Team management
  • Handling complaints
  • Leadership development
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Coaching and mentoring

Timeline

Front End Team Lead

Walmart
10.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

Home Depot
02.2019 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

Sav-more Grocery Store
07.2007 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

North Buncombe High School
Michelle Lutes