Skilled in team collaboration, conflict resolution, and adapting to changing needs. Known for strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and focus on achieving results. Adept at training staff, managing guest relations, and enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
Work History
Merchandise Guest Experience Manager
3 Years 9 Months
Walt Disney World | 10.2022 - Current
Optimized an underperforming retail operation by filtering guest, cast, and leadership feedback to turn retail operations into a million dollar business.
Engaged partners across operations to foster a cohesive working environment, elevating customer shopping experiences.
Developed training programs for cast to improve guest service delivery and operational efficiency in a complex retail environment.
Facilitated employee buy-in through training programs that supported new incentives, enhancing team alignment and engagement.
Managed special events and promotions, ensuring seamless execution and memorable experiences for guests.
Cultivated and analyzed weekly retail reports to reflect operational performance and developed action plans to locate areas of opportunity and increase location performance.
Focused on talent planning to identify and recruit optimal candidates for assistant manager positions. on seeking out optimal candidates for assistant manager position and further mentoring their career to promote upward mobility within the company.
Coordinated internal communications between departments, minimizing misunderstandings and delays that negatively impacted guest experience.
Merchandise Hostess/Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months
Disney’s Hollywood Studios | 05.2021 - 09.2022
Acted as Mobile Checkout Liaison for May the 4th event in May 2022, facilitating record-breaking $5M single-day sales through effective system management.
Quarterly Award winner for outstanding cast performance in exhibiting excellent guest service through leadership and cast influence.
Inspire Cast by collaboration to display Disney’s Five Keys: Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Show, and Efficiency to provide the best Guest Experience.
Maintained show quality during restocking using Smart Stock to ensure product availability and enhance guest satisfaction.
Engaged with guests to identify their needs and recommend suitable products while ensuring courtesy on the sales floor.
College Program Participant
10 Months
Disney’s Hollywood Studios | 05.2019 - 03.2020
Participated in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Day assisting shop preplanning and execution.
Opened Legends of Hollywood as a high-end retail location, enhancing Guest engagement.
Met Guests’ needs by embodying Disney’s Four Keys: Safety, Courtesy, Show, Efficiency, while promoting inclusion.
Created memorable Guest experiences through consistent interactions and daily magical moments.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Clinical Psychology: Human Development and Family Studies
The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 05-2019
Graduated: May 2019
Skills
Retail Strategy Development
Drives Engagement
Optimizes Work Processes
Business Insight
Visionary leadership
Customer Experience Design
Action Oriented
Situation Adaptability
Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal Savvy
Customer Insights
Timeline
Merchandise Guest Experience Manager
Walt Disney World
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
Merchandise Hostess/Coordinator
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
05.2021 - 09.2022Read More
College Program Participant
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
05.2019 - 03.2020Read More
The University of Alabama
Bachelors Degree from Clinical Psychology: Human Development and Family Studies