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Serena Arrington

Serena Arrington

East Chicago,IN

Summary

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. Seasoned Store Manager specializing in management of retail locations. Polished professional skilled at training employees on exceptional customer service etiquette and sales techniques. Gifted in overseeing all facets of customer-facing and back-end operations. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales. Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success. 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. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

Overnight Team Lead

Walmart
10.2016 - 10.2021
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Sales Associate

GameStop
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.

Supervisor

Country Squire
09.2006 - 09.2016
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Solicited customer feedback to identify and improve on areas of weakness.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.

Cashier

Ultra Foods
08.1999 - 09.2001
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • 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.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
  • Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Till Counting
  • POS Transactions
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Forklift Safety
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Culture Development
  • Replenishment and Recovery
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Delegating Work
  • Visual Displays
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Store Display Creation
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Store Layouts
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Bagging Items
  • Mentoring
  • Sales Operations
  • Associate Training
  • Display Building
  • Sales Promotion
  • Documentation
  • Merchandising
  • Database Management
  • Persuasive Negotiations
  • Merchandise Presentation Standards
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Leadership
  • Operations Oversight
  • Constructive Feedback
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Accurate Cash Handling
  • Time Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • New Market Research
  • Consumer Trends
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Product Merchandising
  • Goals and Performance
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Planogram Execution
  • Promotional Effectiveness Review
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Service Process Improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Promotions Programs
  • Shift Checklists
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Stock Organization
  • Positive and Friendly
  • Shrink Reduction
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Order Management
  • Consultative Sales Approach
  • Security System Monitoring
  • POS Systems Knowledge
  • Employee Terminations
  • Employee Motivation
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Security Standards
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Staff Management
  • Special Assignments
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Order Accuracy
  • Financial Transactions
  • Loss Prevention Procedures
  • Customer Service
  • Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
  • Sage 50 Accounting
  • Bank and Safe Deposits
  • Item Scanning
  • Showcase Design
  • Budget Development
  • Creative Solutions
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Store Opening and Closing Procedures
  • Manager Coaching and Training
  • Sales Expertise
  • Cash Register Systems
  • Expense Reports
  • Companion Animal Adoption Procedures
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Overstock Management
  • Shipment Processing
  • Inventory Management
  • Program Administration
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Accounting Records
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Trend Tracking
  • Financial Operations Management

Timeline

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
12.2021 - Current

Overnight Team Lead

Walmart
10.2016 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

GameStop
08.2016 - 02.2019

Supervisor

Country Squire
09.2006 - 09.2016

Cashier

Ultra Foods
08.1999 - 09.2001

High School Diploma - General Studies

Rich East High School

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