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Sydney Hough

Denver,CO

Summary

Results-oriented Team Leader dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Big-picture-focused with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Service and Engagement Team Leader

Target
11.2022 - Current
  • Optimize check lanes, self-checkouts, guest services, and order pick-up services to support business needs of the top Target in the nation in sales.
  • Enhance team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
  • Increase customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Onboarded and trained new leaders in the district for specialty sales roles.
  • Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.

Style Team Leader

Target
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.

Assistant Manager

Good American - Pop up shop
04.2019 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw customer relationship management and engagement, resulting in building brand loyalty with more than 2,000 new clients.
  • Managed recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Maximized store sales and profits through effective merchandising, marketing, and inventory management.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of marketing initiatives to promote store events and special promotions.

Commission Sales Associate

Nordstrom - Mall of America
08.2017 - 04.2019
  • Set and achieved sales goals of $25,000 per pay period.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations, and specific-product promotions.
  • Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
  • Maximized profitability with strategic upselling techniques during one-on-one interactions with clients at the point of purchase.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Saint Paul College
St. Paul, MN
05.2026

Skills

  • Quality improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Effective communication
  • Delegation skills
  • Relationship building
  • Performance management
  • Issue resolution
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, Google Doc

Accomplishments

  • Received Top Leading Manager Award in 2021, Target.
  • 1 store sales: Nordstrom Reward Credit Accounts, Nordstrom.
  • 1 store sales: produced 20% of total stores sales, Good American.
  • Awarded Engagement Champion for increasing team member morale and culture at Target.

Timeline

Service and Engagement Team Leader

Target
11.2022 - Current

Specialty Sales Team Leader

Target
11.2021 - 11.2022

Style Team Leader

Target
02.2020 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager

Good American - Pop up shop
04.2019 - 01.2020

Commission Sales Associate

Nordstrom - Mall of America
08.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Saint Paul College
Sydney Hough