Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Tina Sklodosky

East Hampton,CT

Summary

Experienced customer service based office professional with strong communication and managerial skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to adapt effectively and dedicated to exceed company expectations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Office Team Lead

Jordan's Furniture
Farmington, CT
10.2023 - Current
  • Enhance customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous customer service both in person and telephone
  • Manage cash transactions accurately, prepare daily deposits and balancing of vault
  • Responsible for resolving escalated issues regarding orders, deliveries, financing and credits.
  • Work directly under supervisor to ensure team transaction consistency and coaching opportunities.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails from customers

Store Manager

Yankee Candle
Manchester
04.2019 - 10.2023
  • Manage day to day operations of a candle retail store
  • Recommend merchandise based on customer needs
  • Train/mentor staff of 10-25 employees
  • Recruit, interview and hire to maintain staff
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for staff members, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts, minimizing shrinkage by implementing effective security measures and training staff on proper procedures.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.

Store Manager

Gymboree Corporation
Waterford, CT
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Company liquidated in April 2019
  • Assisted in all liquidation processes. Work closely with dissolution team to provide a smooth closure
  • Maximized sales by creating innovative merchandising
  • Merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Optimized labor scheduling according to store needs while adhering to budget constraints, maximizing productivity without compromising service quality.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.

Store Manager

Bath and Body Works
Westbrook, CT
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Maintained daily operations of high volume, fast paced store during peak holiday season
  • Trained, mentored and motivated staff of 25-35 employees.

Store Manager

Rue21
Westbrook, CT
01.2015 - 08.2016

Store Closure September 2016

  • Manage daily operations of a high volume girls/guys clothing store
  • Hire, train, coach, and mentor store associates to adhere to company expectations and goals
  • Provide stellar customer service and selling of company products
  • Use creativity and selling techniques to place product in a strategic manner.

Store Sales Leader

Justice For Girls
Westbrook, CT
03.2008 - 06.2012
  • Managed day to day operations of a girl's retail clothing store
  • Frequently exceeded company sales goals
  • Maintained and exceeded company shrink goal through entire length of employment
  • Trained new Store Sales Leaders and Assistant Sales Leaders to the company
  • Used as a team liaison for the district
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to adhere to company goals
  • Hired and trained new staff to meet the goals of the business
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs
  • Recommended merchandise based on customer needs.

Regional Executive Assistant

Citizens Bank/Citizens Investment Services
Middletown, CT
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • Assisted Regional Manager in Investment Services responsible for 15 Financial Consultants
  • Assisted in all areas of administrative work including data entry, file organization, receptionist duties, research and development
  • Successfully established effective systems for record retention by creating a database for daily correspondence tracking
  • Managed executive calendar and coordinated monthly team meetings
  • Assisted in the development of meeting agendas to increase meeting efficiency
  • Responsible for weekly preparation of sales reports to executive management.
  • Enhanced executive efficiency by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing travel arrangements.
  • Streamlined communication by drafting correspondence, emails, and presentations for regional team members.

Operations Supervisor

Liberty Bank
Colchester, CT
03.2005 - 08.2006
  • Worked directly under Branch Manager to ensure compliance of branch operations
  • Opened new customer accounts including checking, savings and lines of credit
  • Scheduled staffing for the branch
  • Managed open and closing for the branch
  • Executed customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks
  • Processed sales referrals and promoted bank services and products
  • Balanced daily cash deposits and bank vault inventory
  • Processed yearly/quarterly/monthly vault and ATM audits
  • Researched and resolved customer issues.

Sales Assistant

Citizens Investment Services
Westbrook, CT
10.2002 - 03.2005
  • Assisted Financial Consultant with client relationships
  • Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments
  • Prepared client files for upcoming appointments
  • Maintained and prioritized daily tasks and projects including: call logs, appointments, travel, expense reports and meetings
  • Developed new customer relations through telephone contact and sales activity
  • Systematically increased office organization by developing a more efficient filing/documenting system and customer database protocols
  • Provided efficient customer service to clients.

Teller Manager

Citizens Bank
Higganum, CT
01.2002 - 10.2002
  • Managed daily operations of teller line
  • Managed opening and closing times for the branch
  • Executed customer transactions including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks
  • Processed sales referrals and promoted bank services and products
  • Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders
  • Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory
  • Organized, stocked and maintained the teller window area
  • Researched and resolved customer issues on personal savings, checking and lines of credit accounts
  • Supplied tellers with coin and currency as needed.

Office Manager

Kids of Chatham Organization, Inc.
East Hampton, CT
10.1999 - 01.2002
  • Managed office of daycare facility serving 100+ families and 15+ employees
  • Responsible for processing weekly payroll and payment of invoices through QuickBooks
  • Processed weekly billing for families and maintained all banking
  • Created all facility marketing and provided tours for interested families
  • Maintained family files and employee files to ensure compliance to state regulations.

Store Manager

Fashion Bug
Wethersfield, CT
02.1993 - 06.1999
  • Managed day to day operations of a women's clothing store
  • Worked in several different store locations to assist district manager with creating effective successful businesses
  • Implemented a training program for new management in the business
  • Won several awards for outstanding sales results
  • Greeted customers and ascertained needs
  • Recommended merchandise based on customer needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stafford Springs High School
Stafford, CT
06.1992

Some College (No Degree) -

Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Talent acquisition
  • Human resources
  • Calendar Management
  • Retail Management
  • Event Planning
  • Office Management
  • Merchandising
  • Executive Administrative Experience
  • Computer Networking
  • Employee Orientation
  • Analysis skills
  • PeopleSoft
  • Kronos
  • Windows
  • Salesforce
  • Research & Development
  • SharePoint
  • Travel planning
  • Recruiting
  • Inventory control
  • Customer service
  • Bookkeeping

Assessments

Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 03/2022, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions

Timeline

Store Office Team Lead

Jordan's Furniture
10.2023 - Current

Store Manager

Yankee Candle
04.2019 - 10.2023

Store Manager

Gymboree Corporation
11.2018 - 04.2019

Store Manager

Bath and Body Works
08.2016 - 02.2017

Store Manager

Rue21
01.2015 - 08.2016

Store Sales Leader

Justice For Girls
03.2008 - 06.2012

Regional Executive Assistant

Citizens Bank/Citizens Investment Services
08.2006 - 03.2008

Operations Supervisor

Liberty Bank
03.2005 - 08.2006

Sales Assistant

Citizens Investment Services
10.2002 - 03.2005

Teller Manager

Citizens Bank
01.2002 - 10.2002

Office Manager

Kids of Chatham Organization, Inc.
10.1999 - 01.2002

Store Manager

Fashion Bug
02.1993 - 06.1999

High School Diploma -

Stafford Springs High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Goodwin College
Tina Sklodosky