MELANIE PETERSON
*** ********* ****** *** ****, South Portland, ME 04106
Cell: 207-***-**** - *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Store Manager with 10 years of managerial experience in a retail setting. Areas of expertise include sales, accounting, payroll and excellent customer service skills SKILLS
Customer-oriented
Active listening skills
Computer literate
POS systems knowledge
Skilled problem solver
Upselling techniques
Credit card transactions
Personable
Motivated team player
Employee relations
Natural leader
WORK HISTORY
11/2008 to 02/2017 Manager
Circle K – 690 MAIN STREET South Portland, Maine
Trained new sales associates each quarter.
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies. Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store\'s efficiency.
Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction. Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner. 07/2004 to 11/2006 Manager
Portland Lobster Pound – 393 Commercial Street Portland, ME Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities. Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member. Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store\'s positive culture. Responsible for all cash, credit and check sales Responsible for all bank deposits and transactions including filling atm daily
EDUCATION
1991 High School Diploma:
Catherine McAuley High School - Portland, ME