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Work History
Education
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Victoria Machado

New Bedford,MA

Summary

Collaborative and encouraging leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Motivating and great with customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Manager

Carter's
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.

Barista

Starbucks
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.

Assistant Manager

Starbucks/ Food City
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • 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.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Server

Olive Garden
08.2018 - 12.2019
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Assistant Manager

Starbucks/ Ingles
12.2015 - 08.2018
  • 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.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.

Sales Associate

Christmas And Candles At The Apple Barn
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Crew Member

Wendy's
10.2010 - 04.2015
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA
05.2011

Skills

  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Cash Auditing
  • Staff Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Goals and Performance
  • POS Systems Operations
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Answering Customer Questions
  • Incident Reports
  • Customer Experience
  • New Hire Training
  • Time Management
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Retail Effectiveness

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Carter's
08.2022 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
10.2021 - 05.2022

Assistant Manager

Starbucks/ Food City
01.2020 - 08.2020

Server

Olive Garden
08.2018 - 12.2019

Assistant Manager

Starbucks/ Ingles
12.2015 - 08.2018

Sales Associate

Christmas And Candles At The Apple Barn
05.2015 - 10.2015

Crew Member

Wendy's
10.2010 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

New Bedford High School
Victoria Machado