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Valerie Lujan

Fort Belvoir,VA

Summary

Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined Front Office Supervisor delivering exceptional service and responding to questions and inquiries quickly. Demonstrates positive attitude and readiness to adapt to different situations.

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

S&K Kraft
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
03.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Developed creative visual merchandising campaigns to focus on selling older inventory.
  • Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
  • Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Established processes for tracking damaged goods returns from retail outlets.
  • Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
  • Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
  • Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
  • Helped customers locate desired items and assisted with carrying heavy loads.
  • Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
  • Worked closely with store managers to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to merchandising activities.
  • Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
  • Created retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
  • Set up attractive window displays that encouraged customers to enter the store.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Base Manager

ESCO
Fort Belvoir, VA
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintain proper call frequency
  • Sell and ensure proper shelf placement for all authorized items utilizing tools provided
  • Fill store shelves w/back-stock if opportunities exist
  • Secure display activity and build displays as needed
  • Scan store for missing items via hand-held device and obtain missing distribution
  • Conduct inventory checks and write orders for all VON related items
  • Meet with each store manager as scheduled by AM
  • Responsible for shelf Management

Facings – Resets – Communicate Auto Replenish issues – Pricing – Coupons – POG Compliance

  • Check code dates and proper rotation
  • Write up/Return ‘out of dates’ as outlined in specific Manufacturers policies
  • Timely communication to AM utilizing the ‘best practice’ method outlined by AM
  • Sell promotions as outlined in Convenience Package and as directed by AM and report results to AM
  • Build displays as required
  • Place Point of Sale as directed
  • Report low or out of stock issues to Facility Manager
  • Complete Call reporting procedures technology while in store
  • Other projects/requests as requested or assigned by management

Night Auditor

Staybridge Suites Hotel
Fort Belvoir, VA
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Balancing the accounts from day shift
  • Managing front desk activity and handling guest check-ins and check-outs
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by scheduling wake-up-calls and other concierge activities according to guest preference
  • Handling customer requests and complaints and directing other employees or departments accordingly
  • Creating invoices, bills and checks for vendors, employees and contractors
  • Managing and updating all official documentation pertaining to the role
  • Ensuring that all end-of-day activities have been successfully executed by employees in all departments
  • Answering calls and queries related to potential booking

Bakery Supervisor

Cost U Less Inc.
Chalan Pago, GU
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Provided in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Evaluated business operations on a regular basis to ensure that workflows were properly aligned for optimal coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documents before filing everything in the client's files.
  • Was in charge of inventory and ordered supplies on a monthly basis.
  • Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned all equipment after every shift.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments. Local, state, and federal agencies provided me with documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals. Was in charge of receiving, logging, and inspecting shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Packaged and labeled products, double-checked pricing, and double-checked that signs were visible. Assisted [Number] customers by answering questions, responding to inquiries, and handling phone requests in an average [Timeframe].
  • Was in charge of food costs and inventory management.
  • Put in place proper waste management, sanitation, food handling, and safety procedures.
  • Cleaning, prepping, rotating and refilling inventory, displaying baked items, and opening/closing the register were among the opening and closing duties I performed for the department.
  • Was successful in resolving difficult customer complaints, promoting brand loyalty, and increasing repeat business.
  • Double-checked the data's accuracy and integrity.
  • Was in charge of the bakery department, supervised the staff, and assigned daily tasks.

Customer Service Supervisor

Cost U Less Inc.
Chalan Pago, GU
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Instructed team members on how to provide friendly, professional service while adhering to established service models.
  • Ensure that 100% of customer feedback is received, entered into the system, and action is taken. Oversaw day-to-day customer service operations in order to provide direction to employees and boost productivity.
  • Oversaw a daily call volume of [Number] for the department.
  • Began investigations into complex or sensitive complaints, identifying solutions quickly and to the satisfaction of the customer.
  • Assessed associate-customer interactions to identify areas that needed to be improved.
  • Resolved issues that customers might encounter.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Supervised and guided new employees, and I responded quickly to questions, which improved understanding of job responsibilities on [Task] and [Task].
  • Outperformed team goals and worked with colleagues to implement customer service initiatives. Completed documentation and logs, as well as weekly reports detailing activities for [Job Title] every day.
  • Kept a close eye on customer service operations in order to assess agent performance and provide feedback and evaluations.
  • Customer exchanges, voids, and returns were assessed and authenticated by me.
  • Setting and monitoring Customer Service Quality Objectives
  • Provided friendly, knowledgeable service and support in response to customer requests.

Vault Clerk

Cost U Less Inc.
Chalan Pago, GU
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Adhered to vault and bank security standards at all times.
  • Used manual and mechanical means to count and verify monetary values.
  • Prepared and submitted documentation for bank records and compliance purposes.
  • Unloaded and verified incoming transfers from armored car services.
  • Submitted reports detailing daily actions, customer services issues and notable incidents.
  • Maintained accurate records of pending transfers and monetary transactions.
  • Completed bank transactions for floor staff and documented actions according to established procedures.
  • Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
  • Reconciled branch vaults, balanced cash drawers and followed company cash control guidelines and procedures to protect customer and employer assets.
  • Researched and resolved out-of-balance transactions via electronic or paper receipts and transaction manager naming system for retrieving check items.
  • Navigated and mastered multiple computer systems, applications and search tools and operated high-speed desktop currency counters and coin machines.
  • Mentored and trained newly hired tellers to familiarize each with job responsibilities and organizational procedures.
  • Maintained accurate teller drawer using high attention to detail while handling customer bank transactions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southern High School
Santa Rita, GU
06.2003

Skills

  • Purchasing and planning
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Customer retention
  • Schedule management
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Training

true

Timeline

Merchandiser

S&K Kraft
03.2023 - Current

Base Manager

ESCO
06.2022 - 03.2023

Night Auditor

Staybridge Suites Hotel
04.2022 - 08.2022

Bakery Supervisor

Cost U Less Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2021

Customer Service Supervisor

Cost U Less Inc.
07.2018 - 07.2021

Vault Clerk

Cost U Less Inc.
01.2018 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Southern High School
Valerie Lujan