Sara Vallee
Riesel,TX
Summary
Accomplished Store Manager and Pipe Welder Foreman with a proven track record at Dollar General and TDI Industries, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in inventory management and team leadership, I excel in fostering teamwork and streamlining store operations. Skilled in both customer service management and advanced welding techniques, I consistently exceed performance goals through strategic planning and effective communication. High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Dollar General
513 West Texas Ave Mart, Texas 76664
09.2017 - Current
- 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.
Pipe Welder
TDI Industries
Austin Texas
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Pipe Welder Foreman
TDI Industries
Waco, Texas
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Carteret High School
Morehead City, NC06.1994
Skills
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking and Organization
- Store operations
- Customer Service Management
- Training and mentoring
- Store Opening and Closing
- Team Leadership
- Friendly and Positive
- Outstanding communication skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Inventory Management
- Store Merchandising
- Cash Management
- Retail Inventory Management
- Shift Scheduling
- Employee Training
- Inventory Control
- Recruitment and hiring
- POS Systems
- Goals and performance
- Team Building and Leadership
- Team motivation
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Operations Management
- Leadership Development
- Supply Ordering
- Policies and Procedures
- Store displays
- Staff Management
- Sales expertise
- Employee Scheduling
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Opening and closing procedures
- Documentation And Reporting
- Relationship building and management
- Strategic thinker
- Order Management
- Retail Sales Techniques
- Product Merchandising
- Sales professional
- Customer Response
- Accurate money handling
- Bank deposit procedures
- Loss Prevention
- Bank and Safe Deposits
- Retail Merchandise Quality Standards
- Flexible Schedule
- Leading Staff Meetings
- Delegating Work
- Advertising and marketing
- Personnel development
- Special Events
- Employee Terminations
- Hourly shift management
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Timeline
Store Manager
Dollar General
09.2017 - Current
Pipe Welder
TDI Industries
04.2016 - 09.2016
Pipe Welder Foreman
TDI Industries
02.2014 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
West Carteret High School