Walika Jacques
** **** **. **** * Brockton, MA **301 ~ 508-***-**** ~ **************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
§ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure and with tight deadlines
§ Ability to work effectively with diverse and demanding groups of people
§ Team worker with outstanding written and oral communications skills
§ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft office suite
§ Extensive experience in office management
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Concord Baptist Church, Milton, MA September 2012 – Present
Administrative Assistant (Ambassadors for Christ Ministries)
§ Compose, edit and organize materials for distribution
§ Assist in the preparation of public relations pieces
§ Maintain an accurate database of member records
§ Recruit and manage volunteers, matching their professional needs with ministry objectives
Payless ShoeSource, Brockton, MA May 2011 – June 2012
Store Manager
§ Managed recruitment, application, onboarding and evaluation processes for all new employees
§ Composed, proofread, and edited documents that detailed store outcomes on a monthly basis
§ Served as the liaison between associates and company headquarters
§ Distributed marketing and advertising materials for new products
§ Worked collaboratively with staff to increase productivity
Dunkin Donuts (Waldin Group), Boston, MA January 2010 – December 2010
Store Manager
§ Developed and implemented a training module for sales associates to strengthen customer service
§ Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase sales
§ Monitored and prepared store evaluation reports
§ Introduced new products to customers
The Home Depot, Boston, MA September 2004 – September 2007
Operations Assistant Store Manager, 2005 – 2007
§ Assisted the store manager in information, operational and fiscal management responsibilities
§ Worked with department leaders to ensure all operational goals were achieved
§ Organized and implemented techniques to improve productivity
Front End Supervisor, 2005
§ Trained associates on how to best maintain safe working and shopping environments
§ Coordinated and led individual and group supervision sessions
§ Managed cashiers to ensure high quality of customer service
Loss Prevention Investigator, 2004
§ Ensured policies and procedures were followed to minimize shrinkage
§ Conducted inventory of store merchandise
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Boston, MA
Coursework: Criminal Justice, Fall 1999 – Spring 2001
Hampton University Hampton, VA
Coursework: Business Administration, Fall 1997 – Spring 1999