Summary
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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