Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sleep Expert
Mattress Firm
Greensboro, NC
08.2023 - Current
Create an environment where the customer is always at the center by cultivating strong relationships
Provide technical and product knowledge information to customers, serve as subject matter expert
Drive individual sales performance and KPIs while demonstrating company values and supporting company initiatives
Execute current visual merchandising and POP standards
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
Facilities District Manager
ModWash, NC & SC
12.2022 - 07.2023
Visit all sites in NC & SC to perform inspections on a regular basis
Train General Managers and Assistant General Managers on weekly and monthly maintenance
Complete preventive maintenance to wash equipment
Make sure the appearance of every site meets or exceeds company standards
Consistently uphold and enforce company policies
Put together a schedule for preventative maintenance to prevent equipment failure
Perform equipment repairs, replace motors, bearings, air cylinders, reclaim pump, spot free unit
Assist with new wash openings dialing in equipment and chemistry
Assist with all Micrologic and software conversions at all sites
Saved the company over $200,000 in repairs by completing repairs in house.
District Manager
03.2020 - 12.2022
( I resigned to go to ModWash, Increased memberships by 50% in 6 months
District is consistently a top 5 earner out of 40districts
Create and sustain programming efficiency through effective recruiting, site teammanagement, market participation, & consumer connectivity
Ensure that daily operations of the car wash are running successfully and provide supportthroughout the entire wash process to guarantee a Good, Clean, Fun car wash experience
Encourage customer engagement and product sales
Focus on enrollment & support of Unlimited Wash Club Members
Foster sales growth through increased car counts and revenue per car
Manage ongoing recruitment processes weekly
Oversee training at all sites in my market, as well as Raleigh and Charlotte
Supervise coaching and role playing to effectively teach winning sales techniques
Ensure acceptable speed, convenience, & customer satisfaction at every site
Make sure the appearance of every site meets or exceeds company standards
Monitor and control daily labor percentages and preventative wash maintenance
Maintain budgeted standards for labor costs, chemicals, utilities, and equipment repairs &replacements, and other expenses
Consistently and correctly uphold and enforce company policies
Strive for customer satisfaction by receiving every guest with a warm and friendly welcome,providing support throughout the entire wash process, and ensuring a complete and thorough washfor all guests
Operations Manager
Allied Universal
12.2019 - 03.2020
Responsible for staffing, scheduling over 10,000 per week, and processing payroll for 450 officersand 30 site supervisors
Communicate, resolving issues regarding pay, morale or complaints
Manage overtime by effective scheduling and making timely, qualified hiring decisions
Administer disciplinary and coaching actions and initiate and execute routine termination actions
Evaluate low-performing employees for replacement, upgrade or transfer; Make initial/conditionaljob offers (for new employees) and job transfers (for existing employees)
Maintain and publish weekly Open Post List and actively manage job openings withindivision/branch; Ensure all positions are staffed according to contract requirements
Run bi-weekly payroll
Resolve payroll discrepancies
Conducting weekly audits of timekeepingrecords to ensure accuracy; Processes requests for final paychecks, anniversary bonuses and otherpay related issues, and executes the distribution of such pay
Acts as a Company representative in such matters as unemployment hearings, workers'compensation hearings/depositions, union meetings (where applicable), state agency activities,depositions, and other related liability matters; Execute termination meetings as necessary andcomplete all follow up documentation, maintains regular proactive contact to ensure all staff isbeing effectively utilized, properly trained, and ready for placement as needed
Maintain high employee morale and low employee turnover through effective and proactivecommunications and timely problem resolution
Ensures all hiring, counseling, disciplinary andtermination procedures are executed in a consistent manner
Ensure a smooth-running operation by enforcing post specific policies and procedures throughproper communication and training
Prepare and run all required reports as directed by managers,review such reports in a timely manner with the management team.
Regional Scheduling Manager
G4S Secure Solutions, G4S
07.2017 - 12.2019
Manage the performance of Scheduling Specialists
(8 local and 4 remote) as well as scheduling ofover 850 officers
Proactively communicate with operational team members and ensure the proper scheduling posts,shifts, and scheduled times
Ensure team members correctly map and maintain a schedule on a weekly basis
Communicate with the Operations Managers, clients, site supervisors, and flex officers on aconsistent basis to ensure overall satisfaction and efficiency with G4S and the operations team
Ensure the Master Schedules are created and maintained by centralized scheduling team
Coordinate with the team to create a three-week schedule look ahead and a one-week lockedschedule
Work with operations and centralized scheduling team members to predict future openings
Provide assistance to the General Manager and Operations Manager in mitigating non-billable OT
Coordinate OJT for Officers with Site Supervisors, Account Managers, and Clients
Schedule and manage call offs and vacation requests for the employees
Work with regional/field office management to address overrides/errors that need to be addressed
Ensure accurate data entry in the G4S Labor Scheduling System
Oversee the dispatch of service requests to field supervision
Response to G4S National Communications Center with resolutions to schedule/service requests
Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Owner
Encore Kids
03.2007 - 10.2018
Started and ran a retail children's clothing store
Developed all policies and procedures
Weoutgrew our space 3 times in the first 4 years
Opened a second location in 2015
Website allowsonline shopping and items shipped to customers
Https://encorekidsconsignment.com/
Inside Sales National Manager
Northfield Medical
headquarters, Michigan
05.2012 - 06.2017
Source new sales opportunities
Close sales and achieve quarterly quotas
Research accounts identify key players and generate interest
Team with 45 Territory Managers to build pipelines and close deals.
Customer Service Manager
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
Manage a team of 40 employees in 4 states
Monitor production
Review work for quality
Provide support to the sales force, customers, and customer service representatives
Participate and encourage a proactive team effort to achieve departmental and company goals
Maintain accurate paperwork for billing correctly
Analyze contracts and price variations
Delegate workload and tasks assigned
Handle difficult situations to their conclusion
Coordinate with all other departments as issues arise
Conduct annual reviews
Implemented several process improvements.
Outsource Spend Analyst
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
(took over Customer Service to develop a more scalable system
Coordinate all orders outsourced to vendors from shipping through billing
Communicate between all departments, customer service, sales reps, and vendors to ensure theorder proceeds without concerns or issues
Determine which vendor to utilize for each repair that needs to be outsourced
Submit paperwork to accounting for billing.
Senior Accountant
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
Moved over to outsourcing to develop a more structured department)
Manage A/R department with collections for over 1000 accounts with $15 million in receivables
Verify and issue credit memos
Manage and pay all sales taxes in the 45 states we conduct business in
Apply payments accurately and timely to open invoices
Research all discrepancies
Participate in the month end close.
Senior Auditor
Lincoln Financial
02.2008 - 03.2013
Plan audit engagements, identify inherent risks and control objectives
Draft Audit Reports and other written communications
Conduct detailed audit work paper reviews
Responsible for efficiency and effectiveness in performing tests to ensure conformity to thedepartment's Audit Approach
Maintain effective relationships within the team, the department and the company
Provide a point of escalation for problems related to the program such as response to issues relatedto testing and/or issue mitigation
Interact regularly and collaboratively with Internal Audit peers in other locations to ensureconsistent methodologies and policies, all of which serve to foster a unified team atmosphere
Develop and maintain effective relationships within the team, the department and the company.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
Queens College
Flushing, NY
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Banking and Finance
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY
Skills
Over 20 years retail experienceundefined
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 400+ staff members.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Increased profits by 30% without reducing customer satisfaction rates.
Increased retention rate by 25%.
Collaborated with a team in the development of a CRM system for greater visibility of the entire sales and repair process for maximum clarity for the entire team.
Supervised customer service team and expanded from 1 local location to 5 locations nationally and strengthened the customer service procedures to help streamline efficiency.
Timeline
Sleep Expert
Mattress Firm
08.2023 - Current
Facilities District Manager
ModWash, NC & SC
12.2022 - 07.2023
District Manager
03.2020 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Allied Universal
12.2019 - 03.2020
Regional Scheduling Manager
G4S Secure Solutions, G4S
07.2017 - 12.2019
Inside Sales National Manager
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
Customer Service Manager
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
Outsource Spend Analyst
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
Senior Accountant
Northfield Medical
05.2012 - 06.2017
Senior Auditor
Lincoln Financial
02.2008 - 03.2013
Owner
Encore Kids
03.2007 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
Queens College
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Banking and Finance