Passionate and motivated animal caretaker, with experience in providing comprehensive care to felines, ensuring their health and safety, knowledge of feline behavior, and a strong understanding of maintaining clean environments.
Work History
Bartender
4 Years 4 Months
Tiki House | 04.2022 - Current
Crafted and served cocktails, enhancing guest experience through innovative drink presentations.
Developed knowledge of menu items to provide tailored recommendations to customers.
Collaborated with team to manage high-volume service periods efficiently.
Maintained cleanliness of bar area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Trained new staff on bar procedures and customer service best practices.
Services Manager
1 Year 6 Months
Ulta Beauty | 10.2020 - 04.2022
Managed and led all boutique, prestige cosmetics and salon associates to optimize performance and achieve demanding business goals.
Utilized social media accounts and strategic marketing initiatives to promote business and recruit top talent.
Completed routine store inventories.
Assessed sales reports to exceed sales goals by identifying strengths and opportunities within the business.
Completed weekly merchandising sets and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Handled employee scheduling and coverage needs during business hours.
Oversaw daily operations of salon, including employee performance, budgeting and supply ordering.
Sephora Store Manager
2 Years 6 Months
Sephora Inside JCPenney | 03.2018 - 09.2020
Responsible for driving sales and profit growth by engaging both clients and associates to provide a memorable experience through an emotional connection
Analyzed current business plan, identified inefficiencies in existing processes and tracked performance following implementation of improvements
Facilitated the hiring, training, and development of all team members
Strategized and planned all monthly floor sets and brand updates. Ensured all merchandising concepts and visuals are to company standard
Senior Education Consultant
2 Years 9 Months
Sephora Inside JCPenney | 06.2015 - 03.2018
Coached in the moment to enhance each associate’s ability to deliver a lasting experience through an emotional connection with client
Used training materials to learn new products and techniques to stay up in the latest trends. Conducted ongoing group and individual training. Assisted in the on-boarding process and certification of all new hires
Reviewed sales and client service goals with Beauty Leader to identify opportunities in assigned area
Consistently met performance standards for the role, including product and service sales, client service, profit, productivity and attendance
Director of Operations
5 Years
Chop It | 05.2010 - 05.2015
Oversaw all operational duties for 6 locations, which included profit and loss, cost of goods, scheduling, payroll, inventory, and all purchasing
Developed and reinvented menu items. Worked closely with food distributor and brokers for the newest trends in food
Executed quarterly store inspections and audits
Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner
Mentored new management to contribute to the store’s positive culture
Shared best practices for driving sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency
Education
High School Diploma
Brunswick High School | 3582 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212 | 2003
Cosmetology
Grace School of Cosmetology | 13377 Smith Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 | 2010
Skills
Customer-oriented
Motivated team player
Excellent attention to detail
Efficient at multitasking
Consistently meets goals
Staff training/development
Budget development
Effective leader
Accomplishments
Managed and led a team of 50+ employees.
Promoted from Shift Manager, Corporate Trainer, General Manager, then finally to Director of Operations by consistently exceeding goals.
Transformed a failing location and implemented new food ordering procedures which lowered food costs by 10-15%.
Played an integral role in opening several new store locations.
Had creative control of menu development.
Certification
ServSafe certified
Completed training for Aloha Matrix Point of Sale programming in Dallas, Texas
Attended several Franklin Covey management training classes
Successfully completed SIJCP Bridge Training Program at the JCPenney corporate office