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Tina Bryant

Greenbrier,AR

Summary

Accomplished Customer Service Manager with a proven track record at Hobby Lobby, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through expert problem-solving and time management. Skilled in cash handling and maintaining high service standards, significantly reduced customer complaints. Excelled in mentoring staff, ensuring operational efficiency and excellence in fast-paced environments. Goal-oriented Customer Service Manager with 21 years of experience in leadership roles. Detail-focused and driven to help employees succeed in meeting and exceeding sales goals. Charming salesperson skilled in communication and collaboration for best-in-class service.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Manager

Hobby Lobby
05.2021 - Current
  • Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
  • Reduced customer complaints, proactively addressing issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.

Store Manager

Big Lots
08.2009 - 02.2020
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Assistant Store Manager

Gander Mountain
01.2003 - 07.2009
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bunea Vista High School
Chino Hills, CA
05.1987

Skills

  • Customer-focused
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
  • Cash Handling

Accomplishments

  • Recruited 8 successful new managers within one year.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved shrink which led to a 2.9 to a 2.1 within 12 months.

Timeline

Customer Service Manager

Hobby Lobby
05.2021 - Current

Store Manager

Big Lots
08.2009 - 02.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Gander Mountain
01.2003 - 07.2009

High School Diploma -

Bunea Vista High School
Tina Bryant