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Kayla Derrick

Lock Haven

Summary

At First Quality, I spearheaded a team as a Shift Leader, enhancing customer satisfaction and sales through expert leadership and operational improvements. My approach, blending motivational leadership with strategic inventory management, led to significant team and process enhancements. Skilled in customer service management and multitasking, I drove initiatives that markedly boosted efficiency and team cohesion.

Personable and motivated with strong ability to lead teams effectively and maintain positive work environment. Demonstrates understanding of operational procedures and possesses strong organizational and communication skills. Committed to driving team success and ensuring high levels of productivity.

Work History

Shift Leader

First Quality
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
  • Boosted overall sales with effective upselling techniques and exceptional product knowledge.
  • Assisted managers in setting goals for each department within the store and monitored progress toward those objectives regularly.
  • Supported a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing areas for potential growth, both individually and as a team.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to reduced waste and optimized stock levels.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of employee performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products while maintaining strong professional relationships.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss targets and strategies, keeping everyone aligned with goals.
  • Ensured compliance with all legal and company policies, minimizing risks of fines or sanctions.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of food, reducing customer wait times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing their concerns and providing exceptional service.
  • Engaged with customers on social media to promote offers and events, increasing online presence.
  • Streamlined communication between team members, which helped in resolving issues more quickly.
  • Increased sales with introduction of promotional strategies that attracted more customers.
  • Implemented energy-saving measures, reducing utility expenses and contributing to environmental sustainability.
  • Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service delivery.
  • Developed training program for new employees, speeding up their integration into team.
  • Enhanced customer experience with introduction of feedback system to gather insights.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Managed inventory levels to prevent stock shortages, conducting regular audits and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Implemented system for tracking employee performance, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Oversaw cash handling and financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Facilitated team building activities, strengthening cohesion and productivity of team.
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing, reducing operational costs without compromising quality.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Education

Central Mountain High School
Mill Hall, PA
06.2000

Skills

  • Customer service management
  • Team leadership
  • Flexible schedule
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Team supervision
  • Motivational leadership
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Assigning work
  • Shift paperwork completion
  • Role modeling
  • Daily workflows
  • Policy enforcement
  • Professional appearance
  • Shift scheduling
  • Operations support

Timeline

Shift Leader

First Quality

Central Mountain High School
Kayla Derrick