Sarah Kasper
780-***-**** ********@*****.***
Profile
Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative support skill set developed
through experience as an assistant manager of a large store employing 250 people.
Excel in resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements proven to
increase efficiency, customer satisfaction and the bottom line.
Versatility in approach and resolve in achieving results, despite continuous challenges.
Offer advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and other applications/systems.
Key Skills
Office Management Stress Management Records Management
Teambuilding & Supervision Tracking Budgets Inventory Management
Staff Development & Training Market Knowledge Expense Reduction
Verbal & Written Communication Results Driven and Focused, Troubleshooting
Management Proficiency Strategic & Analytical Planning, Problem solving
Scheduling & Payroll Continuous learning/development Safety Planning & Execution
Experience
WALMART, Cold Lake, AB 2007 to Present
Comanager, 2011 to present
Assistant Manager, 2009 to 2011
Overnight Assistant Manager, 2007 to 2009
Repeatedly rotated through the many areas of the store managing the business needs as required. Culminating in
current responsibility for coordinating daily store functions and detailing certain areas of the store.
Results:
Developed efficiency enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate increasing
responsibilities necessitated by staff reductions.
Decreased inventory and store shrink by implementing needed controls on stock/supplies and enforcing standards
and procedures.
Developed increased multitasking, organization, problem solving and personable skills. Strategized and planning
for overall business goals, focusing on results and optimal performance.
Implemented and executed safety procedures to ensure high safety standards.
REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE, Thunder Bay, ON 2005 to 2007
Key Holder, Jan 2005 to Aug 2007
Served as supervisor to a junior department then quickly moved up within the company, to final have the increased
responsibility of Key holder, which ran the store when the manager was absent. Results:
Increased learning and development within Inventory control, Scheduling and Expenses.
Quickly became a trusted assistant to the manager and earned a reputation for maintaining a positive attitude and
producing high quality work.
Education and Training
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 2005
Master of Management; GPA 3.4/4.0
Focus on accounting, management, strategy, marketing and finance. Thesis on operations and systems
management.
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON 2005
BSc Electrical Engineering; GPA 3.2/4.0
Focus on operations, power, controls, electronic design and implementation, and communications.
Training
WHIMIS Food Handling
Dangerous Goods Forklift
First Aid CSTS
Other Interests and Experience
Physical fitness and weight training Hiking, Camping, Fishing
Carpentry Basic roofing, siding, framing Mechanically Inclined
Residential wiring Microsoft Office
Use of Chainsaw and Axe Extensive Computer Use
Reading