Assistant Manager with proven expertise in customer service, staff training, and conflict resolution. Skilled in performance evaluation and inventory management, driving operational efficiency and enhancing employee development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Westlake Ace Hardware
Lenexa
07.2013 - Current
Coordinated inventory management and restocking of merchandise displays.
Trained new employees on customer service standards and store policies.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices in the store.
Oversaw cash handling procedures and maintained accurate cash registers.
Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance satisfaction.
Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
05-2004
Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Penn Valley Community Colloge
Kansas City, MO
06-1972
Skills
Inventory management
Staff training and development
Cash handling expertise
Performance evaluation
Customer service excellence
Conflict resolution strategies
Time management
Problem solving
Employee mentoring
Staff supervision
Adaptability and flexibility
Policy enforcement
Workplace safety compliance
Product sales and marketing
Retail operations management
Team leadership
Contract management
Customer relations and rapport
Certification
Certifications All Departments which includes: BBQ,Hardware,Plumbing,Paint,Lawn & Garden, power tools, Customer Service Service and Cash Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Westlake Ace Hardware
07.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Human Relations
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management