Answering phone, routing calls, delivering messages to direct boss
Scheduling jobs and assigning them
Maintain filing and office organization
Deliver excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships
Receive and sort incoming mail and packages
Create and maintain databases to track and record customer data using Excel spreadsheets
Order and keep track of office supplies
Process invoices and follow up on those that are past due
Respond to emails
Associate Resource/HR Manager
Kroger
Stanton/Winchester
09.2018 - 11.2022
A resource for 200+ Associates, Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager Department Managers, and Assistant Department Managers
Perform all in-store Human Resources functions related to - talent development, total rewards administration, associate engagement, associate relations, Policies & Procedures, Retention & Turnover, Payroll, Scheduling, LOA'S, Recruiting to fill store level positions, Reports, and any kind of HR updates
Run errands for Store Manager as needed
Create and maintain databases to track and record employee data using Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word
Conduct global price comparisons per division guidelines.
Improve workplace culture by motivating employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback
Creating and emailing daily communications to stores such as newsletters, updates, conducting huddles, etc.
Understand and comply with the collective bargaining agreements through the Union and involved in handling grievances
Local Area Manager
Sally Beauty Supply
Winchester
07.2017 - 07.2018
Lead total of 5 store managers including assistants and associates within the district of 19 stores (Winchester KY, Mt Sterling KY, Ashland KY, Ironton OH, New Boston OH)
Daily store visits consist of reviewing P&L reports with store Managers, train and develop new and current associates by observations, store walks with Manager to make sure store is neat, clean and merchandised, store audits, Inventories, payroll and proper scheduling for store coverage, etc
Represent company at special events to promote products
Use computers for various applications, such as database management, Microsoft word, Tableau, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
Conduct weekly Competition checks to stay competitive within the local area
Area Manager
GNC
Denver
11.2011 - 07.2017
Lead, trained & mentored a sales team of 8 store Managers, Assistant Managers & Associates. Stores range from Mall stores to strip centers
Manage operations such as inventories and performing inventory audits, budgeting payroll and reviewing schedules, store merchandising, analyzing store performance metrics & identifying areas of opportunities, overall store cleanliness
Lead & assisted Regional Manager in daily/weekly conference calls (30 stores)
Holding stores accountable to achieve daily KPI's by going over P&L reports, and in person training observations
Recruit, hire, develop and train new managers & associates
Manage sampling events at stores, local Gyms and Military bases to promote products
Manager
GNC
Denver
11.2009 - 11.2011
Led and motivated a sales team of five associates and one Assistant Store Manager, achieving goal objectives, increased sales, and customer service.
Head of employee relations including disciplinary actions, hiring and terminations
Overseeing daily operations such employee files, store records such as sales receipts, shortages and overages, store deposits, submitting weekly payroll & time adjustments, daily & monthly merchandise changes, opening and closing procedures, overall neat and clean store appearance, inventory management, returns, etc
Attending and leading daily, weekly and monthly Regional conference calls
Manage sampling events at GNC stores, local gyms, wrestling matches and Military Base to advertise business and drive sales
Always learning new product trends, in addition to training and development of associates with regard to product knowledge
Sales Associate
GNC
Thornton
05.2009 - 11.2009
Responsible for keeping store neat and clean by wiping down shelves, rotating products and checking expiration dates, keeping windows and floors clean, organizing products on promotional racks and shelves maintaining store visual appeal
Engaging with customers, and promoting specific merchandise.
Responsible for meeting daily sales goals
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Everest College
Thornton, CO
01.2009
Skills
Multi-unit management
Staff Training and Development
Recruitment and hiring
Training and coaching
Community Engagement
Sales expertise
Office Administration
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Scheduling
Attention to Detail
Office organization
Customer service
Certification
Managers Food Handler Certification
CPR Certification
Accomplishments
Promoted to Store Manager within 6 months of working as a sales associate
First 4 weeks as Store Manager I drove overall sales ranking #1 in entire region for sales
Ranked #4 in entire company exceeding sales contest goal first year in Management
“Manager of the Year at GNC” in 2011.
Promoted to Senior Store Manager within 2 years of being a manager overseeing 8 store locations including running the busiest mall store in Denver, CO
Featured in several of GNCs magazines for outstanding customer service and increasing overall sales
Involved in company decision making with President of GNC on Uniform Policies and Technology changes/updates
Recognized for promoting 10+ GNC associates into Store Managers over the course of 5 years
Decreased turnover by 50% in my first year at Kroger