Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Rose Ray

Atlanta,Ga.

Summary

Dynamic retail professional with extensive experience at JOANN Fabrics, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales through effective staff training and strategic merchandising. Skilled in money handling and decision-making, fostering a motivated team environment to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • 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.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Store Manager

Joann Fabrics
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.

Assistant Manager

TJX Companies
05.2009 - 02.2022
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.

Education

Clarkston High, Clarkston, GA
05-1984

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Team motivation
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management

Timeline

Assistant Manager - JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
04.2023 - 04.2025
Store Manager - Joann Fabrics
02.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager - TJX Companies
05.2009 - 02.2022
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Rose Ray