Felicia Cooksey
**************@*****.***
**** *. ********* ****: 773-***-****
Chicago, Illinois 60620
More than eight years of successful experience in management and customer service with
recognized strengths in account maintenance, problem solving and trouble shooting, sales
staff support, and planning/implementing proactive procedures and systems to avoid
problems from project onset.
Ability to train, motivate and supervise customer service employees. A team player,
acknowledged as a “Total Quality Customer Service Professional” .
Developed, planned and conducted audits and variance analyses. Certified in
Management and Training. Experienced in processing payroll and employee
evaluations. Maintained updated accurate inventories.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Service Customer Satisfaction Teambuilding & Training
Management Enhancement Cost Reduction Strategies
Complaint Handling & Front End Supervision Order Fulfillment
Resolution Sales & Margin Improvement Systems Development
Retail Operations Training and Facilitation
Management
Inventory Maintenance
Professional Experience
2008 2009
A.J. Wright – Chicago, Illinois
2006 2007
Big Lots – Chicago, Illinois
Assistant Manager
Handled the daily operations including opening and closing the facility, managed a staff of 32 employees. Monitored and
documented employee productivity and attendance. Developed and motivated staff by creating a team work environment. Managed
a staff of 32 employees.
2007 2008
Chernin’s Shoes – Chicago, Illinois
2004 2006
Family Dollar – Chicago, Illinois
2001 2003
Dollar Tree – Chicago, Illinois
Store Manager
Recruit and train retail employees in retail operation procedures. Recommends and
administers discipline to employees as required.
Ensure that daily inventory is sufficient for business operation by monitoring inventory levels
and ordering stock as needed. Attend marketing sales meetings and scheduled store
employee meetings as necessary. Adjust staff to meet daily fluctuations in production.
Order merchandise to stock store to achieve budget. Review sales projections and match
store inventories to meet the needs of consumer demands. Maintain records of sales data
and bank deposits. Enforce sales along with employee policies and procedures. Maintain
premises and grounds in compliance with agency safety and housekeeping practices.
Oversaw all operations of the business, including handling bookkeeping, new store
openings and promotions. Provide customer service by greeting customers and assisting
them with their product selections and purchases.
Education and Training
Associate’s Degree: Business Management Kennedy King College 06/2002
Certificate in Management and Training Dollar Tree University 01/2002