Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Susan Raymond

DRBA Lewes Terminal
Ocean View,Delaware
38
years of professional experience

Customer service professional seeking a management role. Skilled in training staff and establishing rapport with clients. Self-motivated with exceptional communication and computer capabilities.

Patient and empathetic manager with extensive background in conflict resolution and customer care. Desires a supervisor role.

Management driven to exceed sales goals and build long term relationships with customers. Delivers positive experiences through high-quality customer care.

Work History

Customer Service Representative

10 Years 2 Months
DRBA Lewes Terminal | Lewes, DE | 06.2016 - Current
  • Greet customers entering tolls.
  • Process the vehicle and passengers for boarding vessels.
  • Explain boarding process.
  • Take phone reservations.
  • Create new customer accounts.
  • Take payments. Cash and credit card
  • Check personal ID's per Home Land Security guidelines.

Store Manager

5 Years 8 Months
De Seashore State Parks | Indian River Marina | 04.2010 - 12.2015
  • Managed staff of one sales associates.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Maintain POS system. Entering in new merchandise.
  • Scheduled boat launches and haul outs for Dry stack.
  • Promote/increase customer use of store.
  • Maintain appearance of store inside and out.

Store Manager

1 Year 8 Months
Dolgren Corp | Bethany Beach | 01.2008 - 09.2009
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Managed staff of 10 sales associates,  3 assistant managers.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
  • Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
  • Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.

Store Manager

20 Years 7 Months
Happy Harry's Pharmacy | Bethany Beach | 04.1988 - 11.2008
  • Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.
  • Managed staff of 20 sales associates,  4 assistant managers.
  • Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.
  • Reordered inventory when it dropped below predetermined levels.
  • Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.
  • Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing.
  • Examined merchandise to verify that it was correctly priced and displayed.
  • Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees.
  • Increased profits through effective sales training and troubleshooting profit loss areas.
  • Reported to the district manager regarding all store and staff issues.


Education

MBA - Business

Wilmington University | 1993
  • Coursework in Business Administration and Accounting

Bachelor of Science - Art Education/Photography

SUNY New Paltz | 1979

Skills

Trusted key holder
Exceptional communication skills
Strong client relations
Training development aptitude
Local/state health laws knowledge
Cash flow management
Credit card processing
Creative problem solver
MS Windows proficient
Quick learner
Proficient in cash management
Shipping and receiving professional
Strategic sales knowledge
Multi-line phone talent
POS systems expert

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

DRBA Lewes Terminal
06.2016 - CurrentRead More

Store Manager

De Seashore State Parks
04.2010 - 12.2015Read More

Store Manager

Dolgren Corp
01.2008 - 09.2009Read More

Store Manager

Happy Harry's Pharmacy
04.1988 - 11.2008Read More

SUNY New Paltz

Bachelor of Science from Art Education/Photography
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Wilmington University

MBA from Business
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Susan Raymond