Summary
Overview
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Education
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Valerie Armstrong

Valerie Armstrong

Madison,OH

Summary

Dynamic Shift Manager with a proven track record at Walgreens, excelling in employee training and problem-solving. Enhanced team performance through effective delegation and mentorship, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Skilled in inventory control and committed to fostering a positive work environment, resulting in improved staff productivity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager

Walgreens
04.2024 - Current
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety guidelines, reducing workplace accidents and incidents significantly over time.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, inspiring staff to achieve their best.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products and increased brand awareness.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.

Associate

Walmart
09.2023 - 04.2024

Food and Consumables

Stocking Dairy cooler

Stocking Produce

Shift Manager

Rite Aide
03.2019 - 09.2023
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
  • Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety guidelines, reducing workplace accidents and incidents significantly over time.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, inspiring staff to achieve their best.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe working environment for all employees.
  • Ensured smooth operation of shifts by effectively managing staff schedules, leading to enhanced team productivity.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products and increased brand awareness.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.

Trainer Specialist/Final Area Auditor

TT Electronics-IMS
11.2010 - 10.2019
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate training content.
  • Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises to foster collaboration between department members.
  • Streamlined processes for creating, updating, and distributing training materials, resulting in significant time savings for staff members involved in these tasks.
  • Revolutionized safety training, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
  • Increased employee competency with creation of targeted skill development paths.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Led quality assurance efforts, maintaining high standards for all products and services.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated closely with external auditors, providing requested documentation promptly to facilitate smooth year-end audits.

Education

Certified -

Cleveland Institute of Dental And Medical Assistan
Mentor, OH

Certified - Assisting The Elderly

State Tested Nursing Assistant Program
Painesville, OH

Diploma - Accounting

Riverside High School
Painesville, OH
06.1986

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service focus
  • Employee training
  • Workplace safety
  • Accurate money handling
  • Staff motivation
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Handling customer complaints
  • Energetic and enthusiastic
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team development
  • Delegating work
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Quality assurance
  • Inventory control
  • Payment processing
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Supply ordering
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compliance
  • Shift checklists
  • Shift leadership
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Schedule coordination

Timeline

Shift Manager

Walgreens
04.2024 - Current

Associate

Walmart
09.2023 - 04.2024

Shift Manager

Rite Aide
03.2019 - 09.2023

Trainer Specialist/Final Area Auditor

TT Electronics-IMS
11.2010 - 10.2019

Certified -

Cleveland Institute of Dental And Medical Assistan

Certified - Assisting The Elderly

State Tested Nursing Assistant Program

Diploma - Accounting

Riverside High School
Valerie Armstrong