Stephane Sims
Rome,GA
Summary
Experienced administrative professional prepared for this role with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Steel King Industries, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce office supply costs, leveraging bulk purchase agreements.
Team Lead
Sam's Club
06.2015 - 09.2023
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision making.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Assistant Store Manager
Staples
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Developed a loyal customer base through personalized interactions, increasing repeat business in-store visits.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.
- Resolved escalated customer issues effectively leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Implemented loss prevention tactics to deter thefts while maintaining a welcoming environment for all customers.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
- Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions and cross-selling products to customers.
Patient Service Representative
Floyd Medical Center
06.2006 - 01.2015
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to HIPAA compliance, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on regulatory requirements.
- Handled sensitive patient concerns with professionalism and empathy, fostering an atmosphere of trust within the clinic.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Handled customer service inquiries in person, via telephone and through email.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
- Coordinated referrals efficiently between primary care providers and specialists, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased patient convenience and reduced wait times.
- Collaborated with clinical staff to coordinate care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Reduced no-show rates through consistent appointment reminder calls, leading to improved clinic productivity.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records.
- Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
- Responded to inquiries by directing calls to appropriate personnel.
Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2001 - 05.2006
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
- Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
- Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies by regularly reviewing store procedures and taking corrective measures when necessary.
- Maintained open lines of communication with corporate headquarters, sharing pertinent information about store performance and requesting support when needed.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Developed a successful employee retention plan, reducing staff turnover rates significantly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO2009
Skills
- Time management
- Customer and client relations
- Critical thinking
- Deadline oriented
- Records management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Office administration
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Food Safety Certification, 07/01/22, 07/31/27, I am a certified food safety manager
- Driver's License
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US
- Title: Store Manager
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Steel King Industries, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Sam's Club
06.2015 - 09.2023
Assistant Store Manager
Staples
03.2014 - 03.2015
Patient Service Representative
Floyd Medical Center
06.2006 - 01.2015
Store Manager
Dollar General
02.2001 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
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