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Sarah Mckenna

Boise,OK

Summary

My goal is to sell with a smile. I LOVE interacting with different people and having random experiences turn into a lifelong customer. Helping people is at the top of my priorities and I am looking for a career I can combine my strengths and passions!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Boise Image Enhancement Center
10.2018 - 12.2023


  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Collaborated with internal team members to resolve customer concerns and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
  • Enhanced industry and technical knowledge through active participation in learning and growth opportunities.
  • Documented customer interactions in internal database to maintain customer service history details.
  • Utilized telephone, online chat and email platforms to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of company products to recommend items aligned with customer needs.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Responded to high volume of incoming calls utilizing listening and communication skills to identify customer problems, needs and opportunities.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, concerns and complaints by providing solutions and alternatives and followed up to confirm resolution.
  • Engaged in cross-selling and up-selling activities to enhance customers' experiences and generate revenue.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Collaborated with sales, product management and web development teams to create specific marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
  • Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.

Manager

Two Rivers Salon & Spa
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • As a manger I am in charge of a staff of over 80 providers and 12 front desk receptionists’.
  • A multitude of other responsibilities including staying current on product knowledge and attending in salon training for the purpose of boosting sales for the salon.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Responded to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Handled high priority clients while managing day-to-day activities of spa and employees to maximize profits.
  • Managed spa inventory by keeping detailed track of supply use and forecasting need to direct ordering processes.
  • Coordinated facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.
  • Maintained high functional, operational and organization levels during high-traffic hours and seasonal promotions.
  • Worked with new employees to enforce account management protocols and customer service standards and optimize performance.
  • Held individual meetings with employees to address performance issues, improve performance and boost profitability by guaranteeing excellent spa and customer service programs.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity
  • Together with a Co- Manager I would run the day to day operations of the salon and spa.

Lead Spa Coordinator

Athena Salon & Spa
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Supervising a front desk staff of 3 and up to 8 providers.
  • A multitude of other responsibilities including staying current on product knowledge and attending in salon training for the purpose of boosting sales for the salon.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Responded to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Handled high priority clients while managing day-to-day activities of spa and employees to maximize profits.
  • Managed spa inventory by keeping detailed track of supply use and forecasting need to direct ordering processes.
  • Held individual meetings with employees to address performance issues, improve performance and boost profitability by guaranteeing excellent spa and customer service programs.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to the owner.

Education

HS Diploma -

Adison High School

Phlebotomy Certification -

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID

Personal Trainer Certification -

NASM
Online

Skills

  • Customer relations specialist
  • Team Leadership
  • Schedule Management
  • Employee training
  • Adaptability
  • Cultural awareness
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Supervision

Timeline

Operations Manager

Boise Image Enhancement Center
10.2018 - 12.2023

Manager

Two Rivers Salon & Spa
08.2016 - 09.2018

Lead Spa Coordinator

Athena Salon & Spa
08.2014 - 05.2015

HS Diploma -

Adison High School

Phlebotomy Certification -

College of Western Idaho

Personal Trainer Certification -

NASM
Sarah Mckenna