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Violeta Santa Gadea Lopez

Summary

High-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in retail settings. Set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Results-driven retail management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Successful at leveraging financial and marketing education to make smart purchasing and merchandising decisions. Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

The Ups Store
02.2020 - Current
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Notary Public

California
11.2017 - Current
  • Followed proper protocol when notarizing documents, verifying signatures and dates for compliance.
  • Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
  • Checked documents and identifying credentials for all parties.
  • Examined documents for accuracy, completion and compliance before notarizing.
  • Set up and managed appointments for client notary services.
  • Checked client identification to maintain compliance with state legal requirements.
  • Checked documents for accuracy and correct signing before notarizing.

Assistant Manager

The Ups Store
05.2016 - 02.2020
  • 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.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Education

No Degree - Communications

Foothill College
Los Altos Hills , CA
03.2025

Certificate - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Stratford Institute
Vermont
04.2011

High School Diploma -

Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Budget Development
  • Special Events
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent
  • Coordination
  • Interpretation and Translation Services
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Sales Expertise
  • Customer Relations
  • Computer Proficiency

Certification

  • Licensed California State Notary
  • Certified Administrative Assistant

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Store Manager

The Ups Store
02.2020 - Current

Notary Public

California
11.2017 - Current

Assistant Manager

The Ups Store
05.2016 - 02.2020

No Degree - Communications

Foothill College

Certificate - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science

Stratford Institute

High School Diploma -

Palo Alto High School
Violeta Santa Gadea Lopez