Randi Aliquo
Altoona,PA
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager of Operations
Elia Beauty Bar
10.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Received and processed customer payments.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
Owner/Manager of Operations
Resilience Tattoo Company
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Monitored inventory to keep store stocked with necessary items and avoid running out of in-demand products.
- Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
Cashier/CSR Manager
Sears
12.2009 - 01.2013
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Opened and closed location.
Cash Office Manager
Sears
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Altoona, PAPenn State University
Altoona, PASkills
- Profit and Loss
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Merchandising
- Payroll Preparation
- Hiring and Staffing
- Management Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Results Orientation
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Leadership and People Development
Timeline
Owner/Manager of Operations
Elia Beauty Bar
10.2020 - Current
Owner/Manager of Operations
Resilience Tattoo Company
01.2013 - 10.2020
Cashier/CSR Manager
Sears
12.2009 - 01.2013
Cash Office Manager
Sears
05.2008 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Penn State University
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