Highly- motivated leader with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Team Leader
Crocs
05.2022 - 10.2024
Boosted sales performance by implementing effective team training and coaching strategies.
Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Consistently recognized as a top-performing Sales Team Leader
Sales Agent
KLM Car and Truck
09.2020 - 05.2022
Provided customers with options on buying a vehicle that would suit their needs and budget
Created contracts for the purchase of vehicles on installments as well as cash purchases
Provided customers with required paperwork to take to the BMV
Answered and resolved customer questions and concerns
Collected payments daily and made collection calls when needed
Ensured customers maintained insurance as required
Managed GPS device system
Detailed vehicles as needed and maintained a clean and organized lot
Assisted Dealership Manager as needed
Developed and maintained logs for tracking leads, titles, vehicle keys and inventory
Assisted with the repossession of vehicles as needed
Answered phone and directed to proper personnel
Assisted with pricing, inventory and shipping of auto parts
Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service and regular followups.
Expanded client base by diligently prospecting new leads and effectively presenting product offerings.
Counter Sales
Growby's RTO Home Furnishings
11.2019 - 09.2020
Greeted customers and discussed the merchandise needed to purchase or rent
Computed charges and prepared contracts for merchandise
Answered telephones to provide information and collect payments
Provided information about items, such as availability, operation or description
Scheduled deliveries or services needed and processed returns
Explained rental fees, policies and procedures
Reserved items and kept records of rented items
Prepared merchandise for display, such as cleaning or repairing returned items
General Manager
Zaharako's Ice Cream Parlor & Museum
03.2019 - 09.2019
Ensured excellent customer service was provided while keeping food and labor cost initiatives below target
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
General Manager
Chicago's Pizza
09.2013 - 03.2019
Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
Ensured compliance with all health department regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
Coordinated special events bookings, working closely with clients to ensure their expectations were met or exceeded from start to finish.
Executive Assistant
Arvinmeritor
09.2001 - 08.2005
Answered and directed calls to appropriate parties
Attended meetings to record minutes
Distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
Provided clerical support to the Accounting, Human Resources and Customer Service departments
Processed payroll
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Human Resources Assistant
Hardigg Industries
10.1995 - 09.2001
Maintained employee records including, personnel files, FMLA, STD/ LTD, medical, dental benefits, 401K and payroll records
Assisted with hiring, terminating and disciplinary actions
Processed payroll and kept records outlining vacation days, unexcused absences, FMLA and STD and LTD
Document Control Coordinator - Maintained all QS9000 documents and made revisions as needed
General office duties and customer service support