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AssistantManager

Sara Mizzell

Charleston,SC

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Spartina 449
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.

Retail Manager

Styledwell Boutique
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Liaised with retail manager to cultivate and maintain positive and uplifting work environment and family-centric culture.
  • Monitored and identified store losses or inconsistencies and implemented solutions to successfully achieve company goals.
  • Modeled effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training to exceed industry standards.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Upheld company customer service standards to provide customers with outstanding service and friendly environment.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized store to provide positive shopping experience for customers and inspiring workplace for team members.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.

Buyer Manager

Plato's Closet
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
  • Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University
05.2022

High School Diploma -

James Island Charter High School
Charleston, SC
06.2021

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Order management
  • Maximizing profitability
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Hourly shift management
  • Store displays
  • POS systems
  • Customer-oriented
  • Strategic thinker
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Customer Relations

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Spartina 449
05.2022 - Current

Retail Manager

Styledwell Boutique
05.2020 - 08.2021

Buyer Manager

Plato's Closet
06.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

East Carolina University

High School Diploma -

James Island Charter High School
Sara Mizzell