Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Peggy Landgren

Peggy Landgren

Goldsboro,NC

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with a proven track record at Hobby Lobby, excelling in team development and customer relations. Skilled in task delegation and merchandising, I fostered a positive work environment that enhanced employee morale and operational efficiency. Adept at training staff, I ensured compliance with industry regulations while delivering exceptional service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Department Lead

Hobby Lobby
08.2021 - Current
  • Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
  • Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
  • Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
  • Set up displays and trained employees on current promotions.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently, maximizing the use of resources while maintaining high-quality output from the team members.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations and safety guidelines within the department''s operations.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Held the key to the cash box as a customer service manager.
  • Handled returns and refunds efficiently.
  • Helped assist customers with their purchases quickly.
  • Helped with inventory.
  • Helped unload the truck.

Seasonal Employee

Belk
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • 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.
  • I helped unload the truck.

Sales Associate

Harris Teeter
11.2014 - 06.2015
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

Sales Associate

Kmart, Sears Holding
09.2008 - 01.2013
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • 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.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.

Sales Associate

Kmartcorp
06.1997 - 04.2006
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • 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.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Johnston High School , Four Oaks, NC

Skills

  • Team development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Task delegation
  • Customer relations
  • Staff training
  • Multitasking strength
  • Merchandising
  • Rules and regulations

Timeline

Department Lead - Hobby Lobby
08.2021 - Current
Seasonal Employee - Belk
11.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate - Harris Teeter
11.2014 - 06.2015
Sales Associate - Kmart, Sears Holding
09.2008 - 01.2013
Sales Associate - Kmartcorp
06.1997 - 04.2006
South Johnston High School - High School Diploma ,
Peggy Landgren