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Jennifer Barrett

Rockford,IL

Summary

  • Dynamic Assistant Manager with a proven track record at Aldi, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic inventory management and conflict resolution, resulting in improved customer satisfaction. Adept at fostering a positive work environment while driving team motivation and achieving sales growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Aldi
09.2018 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining operational processes.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Developed marketing strategies to attract new customers, increasing foot traffic.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
  • 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.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Secretary

C.S.S and Stripe
Rockford, IL
04.2015 - 09.2018
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses, assisting in budget preparation and cost control efforts.
  • Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Assisted in preparing detailed reports for management, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Maintained executive appointment schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and teleconferences.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive database for tracking project deadlines, improving team productivity.
  • Oversaw inventory of office supplies, ensuring availability and cost-efficiency.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by implementing digital filing systems that streamlined paperwork processing.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and timeliness.
  • Managed sensitive and confidential information with discretion, upholding integrity of executive communications.
  • Improved document management with introduction of new digital archiving system.
  • Streamlined communication processes, resulting in faster response times to internal queries.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Maintenance Technician

Riverfront Museum Park
03.2012 - 09.2014
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
  • Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
  • Enhanced building security by upgrading and maintaining security systems and hardware.
  • Revamped workshop organization, leading to more efficient workflow and easier access to tools.

Education

Auburn High School
Rockford, IL
06.2003

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Customer relations
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Goal setting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Customer service and satisfaction

Accomplishments

I have won customer service award 3 years in a row at Aldi. I was the youngest manger Family dollar has ever had. I was featured in the Dollar tree magazine as traveling Manger. I have also raised 4 beautiful children.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Aldi
09.2018 - Current

Secretary

C.S.S and Stripe
04.2015 - 09.2018

Maintenance Technician

Riverfront Museum Park
03.2012 - 09.2014

Auburn High School
Jennifer Barrett