Farrah Anitra Barksdale

*** ******* ***** *******, ***# 203

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Cell 313-***-****

Email: admbf9@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Military-trained professional with a keen attention to detail and an analytical mind, continually finding ways to improve the overall business operations. To advance to the next level of responsibility, by using the skills I’ve learned while serving in the United States Marine Corps for 14 years with honorable service and with an active Secret Security clearance. Skills:

Project Management, Budgeting, Defense Procurement, Marketing Skills, Department of Defense/Compliance, Contract Administration Process Improvement, and Risk Management. Personnel and Logistics Professional Development Programs, Training Programs, Coaching Skills, and Mentoring Skills.

Large-scale Operations Management, Personnel Organization & Supervision, and Logistics Support Planning & Execution.

Colleges:

Southern New Hampshire University 10/2019 - Currently Universal Technical Institute UTI 11/2016 - 12/2017 Diploma

Collision Repair and Refinish Technology with Estimating Universal Technical Institute UTI 03/2015 - 11/2016 Diploma Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology

Certifications:

I-CAR Welding Qualification-Aluminum I-CAR, Welding Qualification-Steel, EPA 609, 3M Plastics Certification Axalta Certification EPA Rule 40 Part 63 Certification, and Productivity Certification S/P2 Certification, Non Structural (I-CAR Pro Level 1), Steel Structural (I-CAR Pro Level 1), Aluminum Structural (I-CAR Pro Level 1), Refinishing (I-CAR Pro Level 1, 2, & 3), and Estimating (I-CAR Pro Level 1) Employment History :

Employer: Seven & I Holdings Corporation, Seven Eleven Corporate Store Manager, Retail Merchandise Operations 10/2020 - Present Accountable for managing daily store operations, financial performance and sales of my designated store area by reviewing and evaluating P&L (Profit & Loss) statements, managing budgets daily, forecasting and controlling expenses, inventory flow, and operational processes. Managing and leading merchandise presentations, proper signage, accurate and competitive pricing, cleanliness of our area is maintained, and assessing community needs and economic trends are met in our store for our guests. Demonstrating leadership by promoting a healthy and positive teamwork oriented environment setting high standards and modeling behavior for optimum guest experience. Manage and ensure all recruiting, hiring, training, retention of staff, career development, review daily reports, identify and mitigate operational risk, potential shrink, financial reports, and cash & electronic journal reports. Develop successful sales plans to grow profitability for our business, ensure product implement new products and create strategies to introduce to our guests. Ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal laws within the scope of our business as a convenience store operation is followed. Employer: Universal Studios Resorts

Assistant Store Manager, Merchandise Operations 03/2020 - 08/2020 Providing exemplary leadership by setting the example for our team members to follow to ensure the highest quality of customer service experience for all our guests. To drive the financial performance and sales of my designated store area by reviewing and evaluating P&L (Profit & Loss) statements, managing budgets, forecasting and controlling expenses, inventory flow, and operational processes. Manage supervision and development opportunities for our hourly team members by hiring, training, mentoring of team members, assigning duties, setting clear expectations, providing team member recognition, and communicating expectations and effectively. To develop action plans to mitigate shrink and ensure sales and profit goals are achieved quarterly and annually. Ensuring customer needs, complaints, and issues are successfully resolved in a timely manner. Employer: Wal-Mart Stores, Incorporated

Assistant Store Manager, Front End Operations 03/2018 - 03/2020 To provide direction, leadership and motivation, to ensure that our team achieves excellent customer service, perform at high standards for sales and daily operational goals in our business. Manage and train our associates to meet our company standards and use correct processes to resolve customer service issues. Drive sales by ensuring that merchandise presentation, proper signing, accurate and competitive pricing, cleanliness of our area is maintained, and assessing community needs and economic trends are met in our store for our customers. Enforcing our company policies by meeting with our associates, researching issues, listening to their concerns and providing resolutions for our associates that same day. Manage and ensure all hiring, training, and retention of staff, review daily reports, identify and mitigate operational risk, potential shink, financial reports, and cash office routine daily. Developed and maintained relationships with our local law enforcement, community leaders, and churches in our community to participate in local events. Employer: United States Marine Corps

Unit Logistics and Personnel Training Chief 08/2011 - 12/2014 Established and implemented new departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures resulting in 90% increase in production and 10% decrease in worker mishaps. Managed and ensured that all annual training for the calendar and fiscal year is properly scheduled, coordinated and executed for 800 service members within the unit. Managed and trained over 800 service members in OSHA safety classes for monthly, quarterly, and annually. Monitor and manage personnel records, payroll records, financial records and reports, determine staffing requirements, and train new service members for the required organizational goals. Ensured that all personnel within the unit, as required, were informed of and enrolled into all Professional Military Education (PME), Military/Department of Defense (DOD) schools and local schools. Employer: United States Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corp Recruiter 07/2008 - 08/2011

Presented information to potential applicants and their parents, coaches, teachers, community leaders, and mentors using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team building exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures. Established and maintained 100% professional selling skills, interviews, marketing skills, orientation and administration, and communications skills. Managed and trained over 100 applicants in physical fitness, Marine Corp knowledge and traditions, teamwork, and mental strength before shipping to Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Organized and developed, or obtained, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials. Employer: United States Marine Corps

Food Service Culinary Specialist Chief/Trainer 10/2000 - 07/2008 Accountable for multi-million dollar activities directly related to food service operations or life support services in an austere environment for over 16,500 U.S. Military members, Coalition Forces, and civilian contractors. Directed and coordinated activities of business departments concerned with the safety, procurement, production, and distribution of products. Accountable for financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Managed and trained over 500 service members in large and small capacity culinary arts preparation, sanitation, and OSHA safety classes. Designed, organized and directed training for service members and civilian employees of industrial sized production facilities or commercial establishments. Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality, service members and civilian employees, service, or accommodations with patrons. Education & Training:

Quality Assurance Evaluator Inspector Course Certification Daily Business Intelligence & Approving Official Certification U.S. Department Of Labor Apprenticeship Certification (Manager Food Service Hotel & Restaurant)

Service Production & Capacity Management Course Certification U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting School Certification

Achieve Global Professional Selling and Communications Skills Certification U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Course Certification

U.S. Marine Corps Food Service Non Commission Officer Course Diploma U.S. Marine Corps Ground Safety Officer - Certification BOLO3 Fall Protection Training Course - Certification Navy Safety and Environmental Training Mishap Investigation Course Certification References Upon Request