Valya Wright
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Associate
Dollar General
07.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Provided administrative support to principal in areas of calendar management, domestic and international travel arrangements and reconciliation of personal bank accounts.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
Front End Lead
SPECS-Katy, TX
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash drawers in 10 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Housekeeper
Brookdale Senior Living-Oceanside, CA
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
- Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area
- Making beds and changing linens
- Washing windows
- Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs
- Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors
- Sorting, washing, loading, and unloading laundry
- Ironing clothing items
- Using any cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and other cleaning tools
- Keeping bathrooms stocked with clean linens, toiletries, and other supplies
- Cleaning mirrors and other glass surfaces
- Emptying trash receptacles and disposing of waste
- Steaming and cleaning draperies
- Washing blinds
- Tidying up rooms
- Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as needed
- Reporting any necessary repairs or replacements.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
Store Supervisor
Goodwill Industries-Oceanside, CA
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed all aspects of running store
- Motivated entire team
- Handled product placement, display, and visual merchandising standards
- Performed daily and nightly drawer counts.
- Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
- Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Sales Associate
Avenue Plus Size Clothing-Oceanside, CA
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Cashier
Renders Warehouse Markets-Reading, PA
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valor Academy
Norwalk, OH06.2014
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Store Management Experience
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Custodial experience
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Associate
Dollar General
07.2024 - Current
Front End Lead
SPECS-Katy, TX
10.2023 - 04.2024
Housekeeper
Brookdale Senior Living-Oceanside, CA
09.2022 - 10.2023
Store Supervisor
Goodwill Industries-Oceanside, CA
07.2020 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Avenue Plus Size Clothing-Oceanside, CA
01.2019 - 07.2020
Cashier
Renders Warehouse Markets-Reading, PA
07.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Valor Academy
Driver's License
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