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Zakaria Floyd

Hattiesburg,MS

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Insurance Agent

Primerica
Mississippi
04.2021 - Current
  • Assisted customers in selecting the right life insurance coverage for their needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.

Head Manager

SNIPES USA
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Coached and supervised team members to outline clear job expectations and conduct reviews.
  • Assisted with process improvement by identifying operational issues, suggesting potential solutions, and supporting implementation.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Organized daily operations, including scheduling staff shifts, managing inventory, and overseeing customer service issues.
  • Recruited, trained, and evaluated new employees.

Business Owner

Zee's Exquisite Collection LLC
03.2016 - 12.2022
  • Skilled in resolving escalated problems with superior customer service.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating a business.
  • Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.

Assistant Store Manager

Jimmy Jazz
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Supervised a team of employees and provided ongoing training to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.

Customer Service Representative

SaviLinx
Mississippi
03.2020 - 10.2021

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  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.

Internship Student

Camp Shelby Police Academy SRPSI
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff, and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Organized and filed documents according to established procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Business Administration

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Vicksburg High School
Vicksburg, MS
05.2018

Master of Arts - Economic Development

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Skills

  • Retail Operations
  • Decision making
  • Department oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Entry
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Calm and professional under pressure
  • Great critical thinking skills
  • Active listening skills

Timeline

Head Manager

SNIPES USA
05.2022 - 09.2024

Life Insurance Agent

Primerica
04.2021 - Current

Internship Student

Camp Shelby Police Academy SRPSI
01.2021 - 05.2021

Customer Service Representative

SaviLinx
03.2020 - 10.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Jimmy Jazz
08.2018 - 05.2022

Business Owner

Zee's Exquisite Collection LLC
03.2016 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Business Administration

University of Southern Mississippi

High School Diploma -

Vicksburg High School

Master of Arts - Economic Development

University of Southern Mississippi
Zakaria Floyd