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Sheila Rivera

West Palm Beach,FL

Summary

Customer-oriented Store Manager experienced in retail operations and sales team leadership. Achieved operational efficiency and profitability through effective recruitment, training, and development of store associates and assistant managers. Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering team collaboration to consistently exceed performance goals.

Overview

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1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Coordinator

Shullman Orthodontics
Wellington, FL
07.2021 - 08.2026

Greeted patients and visitors with a warm, professional demeanor.

  • Managed appointment scheduling and confirmed patient visits effectively.
  • Assisted with check-in and check-out process by verifying identification and collecting payment information.
  • Handled phone inquiries and directed calls to appropriate team members efficiently.
  • Answered incoming calls, responded to customer inquiries, and directed customers to the appropriate department or personnel.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to guest requests and resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Built relationships with long-term clients through individualized and outstanding customer service.
  • Coordinated communication between orthodontists, staff, and patients smoothly.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with guests, improving customer retention through coordinated service.
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Assisted in maintaining patient records and ensuring confidentiality compliance.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, preparing reports, and updating databases.
  • Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
  • Prepared weekly reports summarizing activities of the front desk operations.
  • Maintained important files, running reports, and delivering updates on occupancy and revenue.
  • Organized office supplies and maintained a clean front desk environment consistently.
  • Took inventory and ordered low-stock items to maintain effective supply organization.
  • Supported team members by training new staff on front desk procedures effectively.
  • Opened the office and completed closing paperwork and procedures daily.
  • Responded to emails from guests regarding their stay or any special requests they may have had.
  • Engaged directly with clients to fulfill requests, resolve conflicts, and direct non-customer service related inquiries to appropriate department and personnel.
  • Assisted with scheduling shifts for front desk staff members according to business needs.
  • Supported other departments by assisting with key tasks.
  • Input customer data into reservation systems and update to reflect room changes.
  • Processed payments from customers including cash, checks, debit and credit cards, gift cards.
  • Assisted dental monitoring by checking patient progress and reporting findings to the orthodontist.

Store Manager

Signet Jewelers
West Palm Beach, FL
04.2011 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced store performance by implementing process improvements and addressing performance gaps.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Met sales quota through effective use of social media and brand marketing strategies.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Tracked inventory levels regularly to ensure accuracy and availability. and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Increased workflow productivity by hiring, managing, and developing high-performing associates.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.

Shift Leader

Zales The Diamond Store
Boynton Beach, FL
02.2005 - 02.2007
  • Coordinated daily shift changes to ensure smooth task execution and address special requests.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
  • Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
  • Developed training manual to serve as a comprehensive reference guide for employees.
  • Coordinated daily shift changes to facilitate tasks and handle special needs or requests.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
  • Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote a safe working environment.
  • Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
  • Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide timely assistance.
  • Coached team on company policies and best practices, improving operational efficiency and enhancing employee productivity.

Shift Manager

Blockbuster Video
Boynton Beach, FL
03.2002 - 01.2005
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Generated reports to assess performance and adjusted workflows to realign with targets.
  • Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.
  • Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
  • Coached crew members and reinforced standards, enhancing overall performance across the organization.
  • Promoted product through diverse channels, contributing to an expanded customer base and increased market share.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Increased customer base and market share by promoting product through diverse channels.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives to improve employee performance and bottom-line business results.
  • Developed and mentored team members to provide hospitable, professional service while adhering to established service models.
  • Oversaw efficient receiving and inventory management to keep stock within optimal levels.
  • Cross-trained in every store role to maximize operational knowledge.
  • Treated associates with fairness and respect, providing recognition of accomplishments.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
  • Coordinated with staff to clarify information and enforce procedures resulting in effective problem solving and smoother operations.
  • Met with each associate to establish realistic monthly sales goals.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Set ambitious goals for employees, driving achievement and helping to surpass business targets.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Customer Service Cashier

Walgreens
Boynton Beach, FL
10.2000 - 03.2002
  • Counted tills at beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register, reflecting financial discrepancies, refunds and account deferrals.
  • Processed credit card, EBT and gift certificate payments in electronic computer systems.
  • Welcomed customers warmly as they entered the store. and responded to informational requests.
  • Redeemed coupons and cross-sold products to maintain customer satisfaction levels.
  • Resolved customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to supervisor for timely resolution.
  • Resolved customer complaints and concerns promptly.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Assisted customers to find appropriate products, answered product questions and provided product solutions.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and photo department orders.
  • Scanned items quickly to keep lines moving and reduce overall wait time.
  • Guided customers in locating and selecting products, addressing questions to support informed purchasing decisions.
  • Monitored sales events, added new merchandise and rang up purchases.
  • Cleaned and stocked front end areas, including register changing tapes and ribbons.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies.
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Maintained work area in clean and neat manner.
  • Kept store operations efficient and tasks current by carrying out daily store opening, closing and shift change actions in full.
  • Answered questions about and demonstrated features of diverse merchandise to facilitate customer sales.
  • Kept work area organized and tidy to support efficient operations. in clean and neat manner.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Issued receipts, discussed return policies, and directed customers to pickup locations for larger merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Roberto Clemente High School
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Appointment coordination
  • Schedule management
  • MS Office proficient
  • Store procedures
  • Employee supervision
  • Staff training
  • Employee training
  • Employee development
  • Operations oversight
  • Sales professional
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Dental assistance

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Store Manager after 6 months in the Assistant Manager position.
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reached sales goal to achieve two incentive trips, earning recognition from upper management and numerous financial rewards.

Certification

  • Certified Diamontologist and Gemologist, Diamond Council of America

Experience

["Cashiers"],["Managers, All Other"],["Business Operations Specialists, All Other"],["General and Operations Managers"]

Timeline

Front Desk Coordinator

Shullman Orthodontics
07.2021 - 08.2026

Store Manager

Signet Jewelers
04.2011 - 08.2020

Shift Leader

Zales The Diamond Store
02.2005 - 02.2007

Shift Manager

Blockbuster Video
03.2002 - 01.2005

Customer Service Cashier

Walgreens
10.2000 - 03.2002

High School Diploma -

Roberto Clemente High School
Sheila Rivera