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Tara Dean

Statesboro,USA

Summary

Proficient employee experienced in customer service and associate relations who enjoys working in an environment that allows me to expand my professional and personal skills and experiences. I hope to access opportunities within my community that will benefit the business I work for and advance my professional career.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Lead

Belk
Statesboro, Georgia
05.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated employee training programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Managed recruitment processes to attract top talent for various roles.
  • Collaborated with management to address employee relations issues effectively.
  • Streamlined onboarding procedures to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
  • Oversaw benefits administration and communicated options to employees clearly.
  • Assisted with scheduling interviews for prospective employees.
  • Managed staff scheduling, workload allocation and task delegation.
  • Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
  • Managed cash drawers and balanced daily cash receipts and disbursements.
  • Conducted regular audits of cash drawers to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepared bank deposits with accompanying paperwork.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Managed employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions, or other conflicts.
  • Developed strategies to increase employee engagement and improve morale throughout the organization.

Bookkeeper/Office Assistant

Food Lion
Statesboro, US
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • As one of the Bookkeepers in the Customer Service department, I managed the office financial services including: deposits, safe-balancing, desk services, as well as managing the other associates on the front end.
  • Managed daily financial transactions and maintained accurate records.
  • Trained new staff on bookkeeping procedures and software usage.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
  • Performed financial transactions such as deposits, payments, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Made decisions and resolved issues using critical thinking and analytical skills.

Center Store Associate

Food Lion
Statesboro, US
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Aside from providing excellent customer service, I managed stock through rotation, replenishment, ordering, reporting shortages, and controlling inventory.
  • Cross-trained in multiple in other areas around the store, including Retail Pricing department, Market, and Grocery.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise for easy access.
  • Operated cash register and processed customer transactions accurately.
  • Verified pricing accuracy and applied discounts when applicable.
  • Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders; verifying receipt of supplies.

Delivery Driver

Food Delivery Service
Pooler, US
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed time effectively to make deliveries on time, maintaining high customer satisfaction and building brand reputation.
  • Drove safely in all types of weather and followed traffic laws to protect company property and the general public.
  • Provided prompt and professional service to customers and healthcare professionals.
  • Completed food deliveries in a timely manner and guaranteed customers received a positive, memorable experience.
  • Reviewed customer orders and assisted in resolving issues quickly.
  • Addressed customer complaints skillfully, offering reimbursement when necessary.
  • I enjoyed working directly with customers to maintain strong relationships.

Customer Service/Grocery Associate

Food Lion
Pooler, US
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • I was cross trained into multiple departments including Receiving/Vendor duties, Price Coordination/Management, Grocery stocking, and more.
  • My interactions with customers and my coworkers shaped how I handled situations that arose and helped customers in their day-to-day needs.
  • In these positions I experienced learning on many different devices necessary to perform my duties such as: pricing guns, computer access, and more.
  • As a fast learner I quickly found my way in these positions and rotated between them until I left in June 2021 to attend college.

Education

B.A. - Art, magna cum laude

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
12.2024

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Financial recordkeeping
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training & Development
  • Cash office accuracy
  • Inventory management
  • Office management
  • Communication skills
  • Learning and teaching technology
  • Stocking
  • Pricing
  • Customer care
  • Writing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Fast learner
  • Presentation
  • Driver Experience

Timeline

Human Resource Lead

Belk
05.2025 - Current

Bookkeeper/Office Assistant

Food Lion
02.2024 - 05.2025

Center Store Associate

Food Lion
10.2022 - 02.2024

Delivery Driver

Food Delivery Service
08.2021 - 10.2022

Customer Service/Grocery Associate

Food Lion
09.2018 - 06.2021

B.A. - Art, magna cum laude

Georgia Southern University

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