MELISSA FIGARO
**** ** *** ** **** Lauderdale, FL, 33311
Telephone: 954-***-**** ( Email. *************@*****.***
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MANAGER
Highly energetic, personable with outstanding customer service skills and
strong management abilities. Offering more than 13 years in customer
service and retail management. Work well in self managed, team base
environment and under pressure in multi -task management environment.
Professional Strengths:
. Customer Service . Time Management . Shipping/Receiving
. Payroll . Accounting . Proactive Management
. Problem- Solving . Cashiering . Pricing/Markdowns
. Training &Development . Merchandising . Project Management
Professional Experience:
Area Manager/Key holder
2009-2011
Burlington Coat Factory, Coral Springs, FL
Managed and handled the day to day operations of the store. Interacted with
70 associates and 5 management team members to ensure customer satisfaction
and making plan. Duties and responsibilities include, scheduling, training,
recruiting and merchandising.
. Increased sales by 25% in three departments
. Trained and Develop Team members for team leads.
. Effective supervisory skills
. Experienced team workers ;able to work cooperatively or independent
. Built a team that over seen the inventory process for 2011
. Managed a team that helped increase sales for the 4th quarter 2010
Furniture Specialist/Key holder
2008-2009
OfficeMax, Wellington, FL
Responsible for the furniture department and day to day operations of the
store. Duties include accounting,
training, receiving and customer service .
RRes
. Confident in making on-the-spot decision
. Work independently with minimal supervision
. Strong skills in training and development
. Dependable and hard working; get along well with colleagues
. Positive,professional attitude and committed to service excellence
. Performed successfully in highly visible positions of increasing
responsibility
Department Supervisor
2005-2008
JC PENNY WELLINGTON, FL
Coordinated and scheduled daily operations of the department, including
scheduling, training, merchandising, customer service and making sales
plan..
. High energy,peak performing professional
. Eager to learn and apply new information and skills
. Trained new and existing employees
. Go the extra mile and adhere to high business standards
. Skilled in handling sensitive issues with diplomacy and objective
. Experience in dealing with and understanding the needs of management
Manager
2001-2005
Military 10 Cent Bingo Hall,
West Palm Beach, FL
Managed over 20 employees and coordinated the daily operations of the hall
.Responsibility in scheduling, payroll, ordering supplies, training, hiring
and customer service.
. Significantly improved staff morale and teamwork, resulting in high
productivity and overall production.
. Motivated employees to achieve goals.
. Created new programs
. Increase profit.
. Diplomatic and effective in customer service.
Education:
South East Government Secondary School Trinidad
Business, Accounting