Summer Hughes

• Identified new business opportunities through comprehensive market analysis and trend evaluation.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, adjusting marketing strategies accordingly for continued growth and success.
• Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining processes, identifying bottlenecks, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Provided ongoing support training staff about new products, services, or marketing initiatives ensuring alignment within the organization.
• Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners, resulting in mutually beneficial collaborations and increased revenue generation.
• Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of funds for various marketing activities.
• Analyzed sales data to identify areas of improvement, implementing strategies to boost overall performance levels.
• Collaborated closely with sales teams to align messaging and ensure seamless handoff between departments for maximum impact on potential clients.
• Fostered a positive working environment that encouraged creativity, innovation, teamwork, accountability among team members.
• Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency in team collaboration and project management.
• Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
• Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of projects and campaigns.
• Organized logistics for marketing strategy meetings.
• Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, and creative material distribution.
• Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
• Helped support nine different Walmart stores. Including nine Store Managers, Nine Human Resource Managers, Five other members of the Market Team, and six Regional team associates.

• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
• Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by enabling staff to implement speedy resolutions for diverse issues through robust internal knowledgebase and industry-leading training.
• Enhanced staff knowledge and awareness on drug abuse and prevention programs
• Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
• Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• At all times there were between 350 to 400 employees.

• Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
• Assisted supervisors with employee performance management and offered recommendations for approach and process.
• Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.

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• Oversaw HR needs for Number-employee operation across Number locations.
• Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
• Partnered with Job title to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
• Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.

• Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
• Wrote reports outlining activities and results.
• Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
• Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary or theft.
• Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
• Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
• Checked CCTV for evidence of shoplifting.
• Kept fire extinguishers, fire doors, and emergency lights updated.
• Utilized Merchandise Protection Plan.

• Applied mathematical abilities on daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
• Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.
• Input financial data and produced reports using Excel.
• Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.

• Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
• Utilized talents and expertise to complete on-time and accurate monthly closing processes, journal entries and accruals.
• Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
• Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
• Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

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• Supervised anywhere from 8 to 30 children at a time.
• Assisted students with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with students.
• Supported personal needs of students dealing with diverse conditions.
• Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
• Promoted positive relations between residents and students.

• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
• Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
• Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
• Supervised between 8 to 15 associates daily.

• Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
• Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
• Protected purchase items with proper bagging and wrapping to prevent damage.
• Kept on top of changes to store products and promotions to maintain strong sales.
• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
• Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing and orderly way to boost sales.