A dedicated business professional with expertise, positive energy, commitment to excellence, problem-solving skills and love of being part of a team with a passion for excellence and service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Sales Manager
The Home Depot
09.2022 - Current
Led specialty standards, focused on teaching selling skills and sales behaviors
Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Business Coach
Walmart
10.2019 - 09.2022
Led and developed teams effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates;
Provided customer service, expectations, and guidance to implement business solutions; and communicated business objectives to teams effectively
Fostered positive, proactive, and professional relationships to achieve short- and long-term business and financial goals.
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
07.2015 - 10.2019
Assisted in the operation of a facility and performed additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary to achieve business and financial goal
Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped them to comply with company policies and procedures.
Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Zone Manager/Supervisor
Walmart
08.2014 - 07.2015
Assisted in driving the achievement of financial goals in multiple departments by ensuring associates follow the inventory management process.
Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Department Manager/DSD and Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2011 - 08.2014
Maintained the department in accordance with company policies and procedures by receiving and stock merchandise/supplies from distribution center, properly handling claims and returns, zoning the area, arranging and organizing merchandise/supplies, identifying shrink and damages, and ensuring a safe work environment
Provided customer service and supervised associates in the department by assigning duties, making sure merchandise is in stock, communicating goals, providing feedback and follow-up.
Market Research and Specialist
Sampling Research
12.2009 - 10.2010
Collected and analyzed data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
Utilized diverse research techniques and online or published data collection tools to amass key information or statistics, supporting business objectives.
Assistant Professor
University Of Kinshasa
12.2008 - 08.2011
Assisted professors in teaching classes.
Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration / Strategic Management
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
Current
MBA - Business Administration / Finance And Accounting
Regis University
Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa / Congo
High School Diploma -
College Saint Esprit
Kinshasa / Congo
12-2003
Skills
Management
Business Strategy and Development
Decision-Making and Team-building
Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Project Management, Planning, and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Sales and Marketing Strategy
Sales Forecasting
Adaptability
Group and Individual Instruction
Public Speaking
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Full Professional
Lingala
Full Professional
Tshiluba
Full Professional
Kikongo
Professional Working
Timeline
Specialty Sales Manager
The Home Depot
09.2022 - Current
Business Coach
Walmart
10.2019 - 09.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Walmart
07.2015 - 10.2019
Zone Manager/Supervisor
Walmart
08.2014 - 07.2015
Department Manager/DSD and Sales Associate
Walmart
09.2011 - 08.2014
Market Research and Specialist
Sampling Research
12.2009 - 10.2010
Assistant Professor
University Of Kinshasa
12.2008 - 08.2011
Ph.D. - Business Administration / Strategic Management
University of The Cumberlands
MBA - Business Administration / Finance And Accounting