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Overview
Work History
Education
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Shannon Ames

Clarion,PA

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven success in team supervision and customer service management, notably at Pizza Hut. Skilled in conflict resolution and strategic thinking, I excel in fostering employee engagement and enhancing customer satisfaction. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and team productivity, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Leader

Sheetz
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation methods.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Boosted overall sales with effective upselling techniques and exceptional product knowledge.
  • Prepared meals
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
  • Provided ongoing training for new hires, fostering a positive team atmosphere that encouraged growth and development.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Assisted managers in setting goals for each department within the store and monitored progress toward those objectives regularly.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner, preserving strong working relationships in the process.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
  • Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.

Manager

Pizza Hut
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.

Sales Associate

Walmart
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Education

GED -

York School District One
York, SC
05-2018

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Cash handling
  • Team leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service focus
  • Team motivation
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Creative problem solving
  • Customer service management
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Team supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff education and training
  • Staff supervision
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Motivational leadership
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Inventory counts
  • Complaint resolution
  • Sales and upselling
  • Shift paperwork completion
  • Issue resolution
  • Role modeling
  • Daily workflows
  • Policy enforcement
  • Client service
  • Professional appearance
  • Client support
  • Strategic thinking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Employee relations
  • Emergency response planning
  • Employee recognition
  • Follow-up procedures
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Team-building activities
  • Staff engagement
  • Shift leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management
  • Task prioritization
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Shift Leader

Sheetz
04.2021 - 03.2022

Manager

Pizza Hut
02.2017 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

Walmart
07.2015 - 07.2016

GED -

York School District One
Shannon Ames