Valerie Aguinaga
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Manager 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. 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 Manager
Little Caesars
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
General Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations and employee evaluations.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Assistant Manager
Whataburger
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
GM Third Manager
Albertsons
08.2010 - 03.2015
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Assistant Store Manager
Village Inn Pancake House
10.2008 - 08.2010
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM06.2025
Skills
- Cost Reduction
- Sales Growth
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Operations Management
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Employee Scheduling
- Customer Relations
- Cost Control
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Little Caesars
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Manager
Whataburger
03.2015 - 12.2015
GM Third Manager
Albertsons
08.2010 - 03.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Village Inn Pancake House
10.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History Teacher Education
New Mexico State University
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