- Road Trips
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Gardening
- Camping
- Photography
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Animal Care
Tara Valdez
Naches,WA
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Store Manager at Circle K with a proven track record in enhancing customer experience and driving sales through effective inventory control and staff training. Skilled in problem-solving and relationship building, I successfully implemented promotional strategies that boosted customer engagement and satisfaction.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Circle K
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and developed staff to enhance customer service skills and operational efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Implemented promotional strategies to increase sales and boost customer engagement.
- Led training sessions on safety protocols and best practices for operational excellence.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Cashier
Conoco
09.2010 - 12.2014
- Processed high-volume transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate cash handling and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information and support for service-related issues.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on operating procedures and customer service standards.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked cooler.
- Stocked shelves.
Education
No Degree -
Naches Valley High School
Naches, WASkills
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Customer experience
- Customer service and engagement
- Inventory control
- Store organization
- Attention to detail
- Transaction processing
- Stock rotations
- Order management
- Inventory counting
- Sales strategies
- Flexible schedule
- Marketing and promotions
- Vendor management
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Circle K
10.2021 - Current
Cashier
Conoco
09.2010 - 12.2014
No Degree -
Naches Valley High School