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Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline
Manager

Steven Lopez

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and customer service excellence, honed at Valvoline and Hardee's Restaurant. Skilled in strategic planning and team leadership, I excel in optimizing team performance and enhancing customer satisfaction. Achieved significant improvements in efficiency and safety, demonstrating a keen ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Valvoline
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.

Manager

Hardee's Restaurant
03.2020 - 09.2021

I was a manager at Hardee’s the fast food restaurant.


I had to manage the floor for the time I was there and I opened and closed as well.

I answered phone calls and did inventory.

I was able to learn how to go in the computer system and do schedules and learn everything that I needed to know about running the store.

Education

Hillwood
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Goal setting
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Performance management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Safety procedures
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Inventory management
  • Recruiting and interviewing

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Manager

Valvoline
03.2022 - Current

Manager

Hardee's Restaurant
03.2020 - 09.2021

Hillwood
Steven Lopez