I currently hold an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and am now working towards getting my Bachelor of Business Administration Degree.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tugger driver and floater
Roper/GE
09.2023 - Current
As a Tugger driver and floater for multiple lines, I make sure that the lines have the proper parts for placement, correct numbering for the parts, help with inventory, train new hires, and make sure to communicate with the supervisor on parts getting low to gather more
Assistant Manager
Mapco
07.2022 - 09.2023
As an Assistant Manager, I ensure the safety of staff and customers, make sure products are stocked, order products correctly, maintain price changes, maintain cleanliness of the store, inside and outside, do work order tickets for anything needing repaired, check in vendors, inventory checks, run a cash register with lottery sales, tobacco sales, and alcohol sales, train new employees the proper way to run the store, fuel changes, and do write-offs for damaged products
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Communication's Officer E-911 dispatcher
Catoosa County
04.2023 - 08.2023
Duties include: operating enhanced 911 telephone system with multi-screen controls; answers emergency and non-emergency calls for service; determines location and nature of call; provides emergency instruction; obtains and records vital information
Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
General Manager
Speedway/7-11
09.2022 - 04.2023
As a General Manager of a store with 20 employees, I am responsible for improving efficiency and increasing departmental profits while managing the company's overall operations from scheduling, hiring, termination, onboarding, marketing, keeping up with inventory through quick counts, negative counts, checking in vendors, operating budgets while managing the Daily Sales Reports, ordering inventory, price changes for inventory, resetting planograms, handling the safe while maintaining a balance of money to be handled, going to expos and trade shows to promote and attract more customers
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Bradley County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 06.2019
Maintain security within the institution, overseeing the health, safety of staff and prisoners
Physically patrol and visually inspect units, yards, buildings, prisoners, prisoner property and clothing
Worked in two-story pods of 50-70 inmates at a time
Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities, ensuring their safety during transfers while maintaining strict adherence to all security protocols.
Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of daily activities, incident reports, and other required forms; maintaining strict adherence to established policies for data privacy and confidentiality.
Efficiently processed new inmate admissions by completing necessary paperwork, conducting searches, and assigning appropriate housing assignments based on individual needs and risk assessments.
Dispatch Security Officer
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
01.2017 - 06.2019
Monitor 150 cameras, dispatch Airport Police Officers to a certain location
Answer multiple phone lines, dispatch Fire, Police, or the Tower
I maintained logs for ground control, tower, and Police Officers on duty
Managed shift scheduling efficiently, ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times while minimizing overtime costs.
Maintained accurate logs of incidents and dispatched officers, ensuring proper documentation for future reference.
Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure proper functionality, minimizing downtime during critical moments.
Resolved conflicts among team members professionally, fostering a positive work environment conducive to teamwork and collaboration.
Salesperson
Capital Toyota
08.2015 - 01.2016
Having knowledge of automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing competitive models; inspecting automobiles
Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects at community activities; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions
I qualified buyers by helping customers understand buyer's requirements and interests in various models, building rapport
Providing sales management information by completing reports, while meeting a monthly quota
Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.
Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
Manager
Dollar General
01.2013 - 08.2015
As a Manager, my job duties included answering phones, faxing work orders and repairs, copying work orders, checking in vendors, scheduling, checking in trucks, running a cash register, being on call for someone calling in, cleaning store, changing poly grams, price changes, counting money, doing bank runs for change orders, inventory, and training new employees
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.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice Studies
Miller Motte Technical College
02.2018
Emergency Management Institute -
FEMA
06.2014
Office Technology -
Dalton State College
01.2002
Skills
Professionalism and punctuality
Safe driving practices
Warehouse operations
Accident prevention strategies
Customer service
Team leadership
Time management
Decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Complex Problem-solving
Staff training and development
Staff management
Task delegation
Goal setting
Documentation and reporting
Relationship building
Strategic planning
Operations management
Project management
Project planning
Customer relationship management (CRM)
Shift scheduling
Policy implementation
Sales management
Workforce management
Conflict resolution
Schedule preparation
Performance evaluations
Certification
Tennessee Corrections Institute, Nashville, TN, 09/01/17
Basic Military Emergency Management, Chattanooga, TN, 06/01/16