MICHELLE VALDEZ BAROS
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced recruitment specialist with a proven track record in sourcing, screening, and attracting top talent for various roles. Strong negotiation and communication skills enhance ability to build relationships and facilitate successful placements. In-depth knowledge of recruitment strategies drives effective talent acquisition processes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
BAROS ENTERPRISES, INC. dba 7-Eleven Franchise
Arvada, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of a 7-Eleven Convenience Store, which includes hiring and training 8 employees, purchasing, merchandising, customer service, creating policies, procedures and standards.
- Increased sales by 100%, improved average ticket by 24%, rated 5 out of 5 stars in the company Voice of the Customer App, and was award the Brand Excellence Award at 5 months of operation.
Store Manager
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of a retail store, which included hiring and training 15 employees, showroom merchandising, promotions, customer service, issuing commission checks and maintenance to facility.
- Set new sales records: Increased sales by 50%, improved average ticket by 36%, improved closing rates by 42%, average store inspection score 92.5%, and Inventory shrinkage at 0%.
General Manager
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
Denver, CO
01.2001 - 12.2009
- Responsible for overseeing 85 employees in all departments: retail stores, distribution center, accounting department, and service center.
- Improved operations by implementing an employee handbook, improving the hiring process, and setting standards for store operations and sales management.
- Implemented the hiring process and candidate sourcing; increased sales by $1 million in the first year implemented.
Board of Directors
A.L.I.E. FOUNDATION
Denver, CO
01.2000 - 12.2002
- Event planning, public education and fund raising.
IT Administrator
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
Denver, CO
01.1995 - 12.2001
- Project manager for conversion of company from manual accounting and inventory system to an integrated enterprise platform: General Electric Retail (GERS).
- Trained employees to use the system, improved processes, maintained database and network quality.
Accounting
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
Denver, CO
01.1986 - 12.1995
- Full charge bookkeeper with experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and financial statements.
Education
B.S. - Management
Metropolitan State University
Denver, CO01.2019
Business Management
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO01.1986
Skills
- Human resource management
- Recruitment and selection
- Financial accounting
- Profit and loss analysis
- Leadership development
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft 360
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Policy development
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Team building
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
- Sales strategy development
- Operations management
- DOT compliance
- GPS and route planning
Accomplishments
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2018
- Beta Gamma Sigma, 2019
- 1st Runner-Up, Women Entrepreneurs Take the Lead, 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
BAROS ENTERPRISES, INC. dba 7-Eleven Franchise
01.2019 - Current
Store Manager
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
01.2009 - 12.2016
General Manager
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
01.2001 - 12.2009
Board of Directors
A.L.I.E. FOUNDATION
01.2000 - 12.2002
IT Administrator
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
01.1995 - 12.2001
Accounting
LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES
01.1986 - 12.1995
B.S. - Management
Metropolitan State University
Business Management
Fort Lewis College
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