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Sarah Brunk

Washington ,DC

Summary

In retail management I was responsible for the training of district managers and all in store management in the region of Detroit, Mi.,Maryland,Virginia,North Carolina, and South Carolina in corporate operational policies and procedures. I assisted the regional manager and corporate loss prevention with audits, inventories, store openings, store moves, and remodels. Hiring and training of new stores staff , merchandising of freight and fixtures, etc….

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

POS Associate

Home Depot
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
  • Contributed to inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies.
  • Kept up-to-date on current promotions and store policies, enabling accurate information sharing with customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal efficiency and professionalism.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.

Live-Out Nanny

Isabella Brunk
04.2013 - 01.2025
  • Performed light housekeeping duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
  • Resolved conflicts between siblings or peers by employing effective problem-solving techniques promoting harmonious relationships.
  • Assisted in potty training efforts for toddlers while maintaining a patient and supportive approach.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
  • Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
  • Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by implementing age-appropriate activities and routines.
  • Collaborated with parents in setting developmentally appropriate goals for each child monitoring and tracking progress throughout the year.
  • Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
  • Encouraged physical activity through outdoor playtime, sports participation, and structured exercise routines.
  • Transported children safely to school events, doctor appointments, extracurricular activities using proper car seat protocols.
  • Supported families during transitions such as new sibling arrivals or moving homes providing extra care and attention required.
  • Assisted older children with homework assignments offering guidance and clarification when needed to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.

Operations Manager

Kids R Us
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Assistant Manager

Ross Dress for Less
  • 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.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Improved operational efficiency by adopting new technology for inventory management.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for development and rewarding strong performance.
  • Collaborated with management team to set sales targets and strategies, achieving consistent sales growth.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining operational processes.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
  • Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing team cohesion and morale.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
  • Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • 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.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.

Waitress/ Hostess

Ground Rounder
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Opened and closed seating sections according to volume of guests.
  • Minimized customer service complaints by expertly managing customer expectations during busy periods.
  • Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
  • Promoted business loyalty by fostering positive customer relationships.

Helped facilitate cooperation between service and kitchen staff to professionally meet guest needs and resolve problems.

Shampoo Assistant

Dynasty
  • Streamlined the appointment process by effectively managing client wait times during peak hours.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to a positive salon environment.
  • Appropriately washed chemically restructured hair to avoid damage and improve texture.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing thorough hair washes and scalp massages.
  • Communicated with hairdressers to address customer issues and appointment conflicts.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting clients warmly and addressing inquiries promptly.
  • Provided assistance to stylists when needed.
  • Shampooed and conditioned patron's hair and scalp to clean and remove excess oil.
  • Pre-booked clients for follow-up visits and promoted salon services and retail products.

Waitress

American Cafe
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Waitress

Bobs Big Boy Restaurant

Waitress

Dennys Restaurant

Receptionist/shampoo Assistant

Grazzini’s Hair Salon
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Receptionist/shampoo Assistant

Silhouette Hair Salon

Receptionist

Noufal’s Haircolor Studio
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Improved appointment scheduling system, reducing wait times and increasing client satisfaction.
  • Assisted with planning office events and meetings for smooth execution.
  • Enhanced front desk operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, ensuring prompt customer service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming reception area, contributing to positive first impression for visitors.
  • Facilitated smooth communication channels by promptly forwarding messages to appropriate departments.
  • Supported HR activities by assisting with recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and organizing candidate information.
  • Contributed to team effectiveness by providing ad-hoc support to various departments during peak periods.
  • Boosted team morale and efficiency, coordinating staff meetings and distributing relevant information.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by warmly greeting visitors and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Facilitated positive customer experiences by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by providing detailed information and assistance as needed.
  • Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Collected Type payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.

Corporate Trainer

Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
05.2002 - 09.2005
  • Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
  • Enhanced corporate culture by conducting team-building activities and workshops.
  • Developed training programs to meet company objectives.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
  • Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Type and Type training courses.
  • Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
  • Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Created and oversaw Type training programs for operations.
  • Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.

Education

No - General Aviation

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Advanced - General Studies

Annandale High School
Annandale, VA
06.1989

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Activity planning
  • Outdoor activities
  • Arts and crafts
  • Language skills
  • Safety awareness
  • Sleep training
  • Reading encouragement
  • Homework assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Swimming supervision
  • Transportation provision
  • Music appreciation
  • Friendly
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Childcare
  • Academic support
  • Excellent driving record
  • Reliable transportation
  • Bilingual in language
  • Child development
  • Active listener
  • Transportation safety
  • Approachable
  • Child supervision
  • Early childhood development
  • Caring child mentor
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Nutrition
  • Superior communication skills
  • Toileting and feeding
  • Reliable
  • Meal and snack preparation
  • Promoting good behavior
  • Age-appropriate recreational activities
  • Child safety
  • Self-confidence development
  • Praise and encouragement
  • Computer use

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Latin
Elementary
Vietnamese
Elementary

Timeline

Live-Out Nanny

Isabella Brunk
04.2013 - 01.2025

Receptionist

Noufal’s Haircolor Studio
09.2005 - 03.2006

Corporate Trainer

Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
05.2002 - 09.2005

No - General Aviation

Northern Virginia Community College

Advanced - General Studies

Annandale High School

POS Associate

Home Depot

Operations Manager

Kids R Us

Assistant Manager

Ross Dress for Less

Waitress/ Hostess

Ground Rounder

Shampoo Assistant

Dynasty

Waitress

American Cafe

Waitress

Bobs Big Boy Restaurant

Waitress

Dennys Restaurant

Receptionist/shampoo Assistant

Grazzini’s Hair Salon

Receptionist/shampoo Assistant

Silhouette Hair Salon
Sarah Brunk