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Susan Hawkins

I'm a fun loving,outgoing people person
PANAMA CITY,Florida

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments. Forward-thinking Manager with comprehensive experience implementing new processes and managing and planning innovations. Bringing outstanding problem-solving and abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures. Polished in evaluating employee performance and overseeing key projects. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Dollar General
PANAMA CITY, Florida
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart
PANAMA CITY, IL
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Assisted customers with product information and inquiries.
  • Executed safety protocols to protect the store's assets.
  • Inspected merchandise for damages or defects prior to stocking shelves.
  • Maintained a safe shopping environment by monitoring customer behavior and responding quickly to potential issues.
  • Provided assistance in the training of new hires on asset protection procedures.
  • Reported any suspicious activities immediately upon discovery.
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
  • Detained shoplifters and contacted local law enforcement for immediate assistance.
  • Maintained safety and security of premises, visitors and employees.
  • Completed patrols of store aisles to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.

Education

GED -

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
05.1993

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Policy Implementation
  • Workforce Management
  • Financial Management
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management

Timeline

Manager

Dollar General
07.2021 - 08.2023

Asset Protection Associate

Walmart
12.2018 - 06.2021

GED -

Tacoma Community College
Susan HawkinsI'm a fun loving,outgoing people person