Results-oriented team leader with expertise in customer relationship management and employee training. Proven ability to enhance team performance and drive customer satisfaction through strategic problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Walmart
Radcliff
10.2023 - Current
Empowered team members to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty, supporting retention and growth.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Fostered positive work environment that enhanced collaboration among team members.
Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
Set clear expectations for employees and offered ongoing guidance.
Resolved customer complaints in an effective manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Developed strategies for effective communication to enhance team dynamics and improve overall performance.
Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
Salesperson
American Freight Furniture and Mattress
Elizabethtown
09.2017 - 12.2023
Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
Educated customers about products and services offered by company.
Maintained current store, product, and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
Advised customers on product features and benefits to enhance their purchasing decisions.
Collaborated with team members to create targeted sales plans that aligned with customer needs.
Fostered teamwork by sharing insights and strategies to enhance overall sales performance.
Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
Drove sales of company products and services through strategic customer meetings and organized follow-ups.
Assisted customers in selecting furniture and mattress options.
Explained product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding.
Maintained a clean and organized sales floor for optimal customer experience.
Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient inventory management.
Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and effectively.
Educated customers on financing options available for purchases.
Conducted product demonstrations to showcase quality and comfort features.
Cultivated key customer relationships that led to increased sales and repeat business.
Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email, and over phone to maximize customer service.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to maintain stock.
Receiving Specialist
Rural King
Radcliff
09.2017 - 03.2019
Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
Maintained accurate records of received goods in computer system to ensure inventory integrity.
Organized and stored merchandise in designated warehouse areas to optimize inventory accessibility.
Conducted regular audits of received goods to enhance inventory control accuracy.
Communicated discrepancies in shipments to management promptly.
Assisted in training new staff on receiving procedures and safety protocols.
Utilized inventory management systems to track product availability.
Performed cycle counts on inventory items and reconciled discrepancies with vendors.
Operated forklift and other material handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
Prepared receiving documents, including packing slips and bills of lading, to verify shipments.
Unloaded trucks and tracked deliveries according to company procedures.
Store Manager
castle and cooke
Lanai
05.1996 - 01.2000
Developed store tactics and strategies that aligned with operational performance and sales goals.
Supervised daily store operations and ensured adherence to company policies.
Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
Recruited and trained new employees to enhance team skills.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate updates and foster teamwork.
Addressed customer complaints promptly to maintain satisfaction.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Oversaw inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to maintain optimal stock availability.
Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Implemented inventory control measures to enhance accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
Lead Hostess
castle and cooke
Lanai
01.1996 - 11.1998
Greeted customers, answered questions about menu items and specials, and provided general information about the restaurant.
Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
Greeted customers, answered questions about menu items and specials, and provided general information about restaurant.
Fulfilled special requests to enhance guest experiences during visits.
Coordinated dining room staff workflow to ensure prompt and courteous service.
Trained and supervised junior host staff to ensure excellent customer service.
Communicated any issues or complaints to management in a timely manner.
Collaborated with vendors and managed logistics to enhance event experiences.
Communicated with kitchen and wait staff to streamline service operations.
Monitored attendance records for host staff throughout shifts.
Maintained contact with kitchen and serving staff to properly handle dining details and address concerns.