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Nicole Walker

Mooresville,NC

Summary

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.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Panera Bread
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.

Backstage Manager

Macy's
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Served as liaison between front-of-house staff and backstage crew, ensuring smooth communication and cooperation during live events.
  • Trained new backstage crew members on proper techniques and protocols, enhancing team performance levels.
  • Supervised load-in/load-out procedures for touring shows, ensuring minimal delays between venue turnovers.
  • Established strong working relationships with all departments involved in the production process, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Sales Manager

Macy's
08.2020 - 06.2023

• Managed customer accounts and customer relationships

• Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.

• Implemented customer loyalty programs to increase customer retention.

• Held daily check-ins with team members to set objectives and monitor progress.

• Applied different approaches to changing work demands and to meet sales challenges.

• Built partnerships with third-party vendors to expand sales opportunities.

• Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets.



Selling Supervisor

Burlington
06.2016 - 07.2020
  • Managed customer accounts and customer relationships
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
  • Implemented customer loyalty programs to increase customer retention
  • Held daily check-ins with team members to set objectives and monitor progress
  • Applied different approaches to changing work demands and to meet sales challenges
  • Built partnerships with third-party vendors to expand sales opportunities
  • Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets.

Customer Service Supervisor

Burlington
09.2012 - 07.2016
  • Managed customer accounts and customer relationships
  • Participated in customer meetings and worked closely with team to resolve customer satisfaction issues
  • Held daily check-ins with team members to set objectives and monitor progress
  • Enforced safety, health, and security rules
  • Planned and prepared work schedules and kept records of employees' work schedules and time cards
  • Assigned employees to specific duties
  • Performed work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning, and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.

Customer Service Supervisor

Burlington
06.2010 - 09.2012
  • Managed customer accounts and customer relationships
  • Trained customer service representatives on customer service standards, policies, and procedures
  • Developed new hires by coaching and evaluating employee performance
  • Increased accuracy and efficiency of customer service department by recommending vital changes
  • Administered training and development programs to increase overall job performance
  • Resolved escalated complaints and answered questions regarding policies and procedures.

Customer Service Manager

Burlington
09.2003 - 06.2010
  • Managed customer accounts and customer relationships
  • Trained customer service representatives on customer service standards, policies, and procedures
  • Developed new hires by coaching and evaluating employee performance
  • Trained employees in job-specific tasks and evaluated continuing education needs to improve team performance
  • Administered training and development programs to increase overall job performance
  • Recruited and trained employees, fostering customer service mission and objectives
  • Managed customer service staff by communicating expectations and monitoring and analyzing results
  • Interacted with customers to quickly handle escalated queries and complaints
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by gathering actionable insights and offering solutions.

Assistant Store Manager

McDonalds
06.1999 - 06.2010
  • Trained customer service representatives on customer service standards, policies, and procedures
  • Developed new hires by coaching and evaluating employee performance
  • Trained employees in job-specific tasks and evaluated continuing education needs to improve team performance
  • Administered training and development programs to increase overall job performance
  • Recruited and trained employees, fostering customer service mission and objectives
  • Managed customer service staff by communicating expectations and monitoring and analyzing results
  • Interacted with customers to quickly handle escalated queries and complaints
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by gathering actionable insights and offering solutions.

Education

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business Administration Management -

Buffalo State College
Buffalo, New York
05.2020

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team Oversight
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Hiring and Training
  • Effective Retail Sales Manager
  • Retail Operations
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • POS Systems

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Panera Bread
10.2023 - Current

Backstage Manager

Macy's
06.2023 - 10.2023

Sales Manager

Macy's
08.2020 - 06.2023

Selling Supervisor

Burlington
06.2016 - 07.2020

Customer Service Supervisor

Burlington
09.2012 - 07.2016

Customer Service Supervisor

Burlington
06.2010 - 09.2012

Customer Service Manager

Burlington
09.2003 - 06.2010

Assistant Store Manager

McDonalds
06.1999 - 06.2010

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business Administration Management -

Buffalo State College
Nicole Walker