Tara Hunt
334-***-**** *********@*******.*** **** Weyanoke Drive, Portsmouth, Virginia
Summary
Exceptional Track Record of Surpassing Corporate Objectives Engergetic and productive professional with broad-based experience in retailing, purchasing, negotiating, and customer service. Skilled supervisor, trainer, leader, and motivator able to work effectively with both managment and workplace personnel.
Manager with more than 15 years of experience directing staff and maintaining a pleasant customer service environment
Proven track record of improving efficiency and profitability. Experience
Store Manager 10/2009 - 07/2022 AutoZone Portsmouth, VA Lead company initiatives and ensuring maximum productivity, training and retaining high performing AutoZoners in a safe environment, driving sales, controlled expenses and shrink, and remained compliant with company procedures in accordance to AutoZone’s expectations. I exceeded customer’s expectation by delivering a WOW! Customer shopping experience by Living the Pledge every day. Recruit, hire, and train personnel and provide evaluations based on productivity, attendance, and work habits. Maintain inventory, documentation, and proper control procedures. Communication with assistant managers to troubleshoot problems and create effective resolutions.
Shrinkbuster Award (2)
Extra Miler (2)
Doc Crain Award
J.R. Hyde Jr. Leadership Award
Foundations trainer
Inventory management trainer
Assistant 07/2006 - 08/2009 Hilltop Grill Union Springs, AL Duties included cashier, banking. payroll, food prep and server. Managed the books for the owner and set up IPro to calculate food cost on menu items.
Commercial Manager 05/2004 - 06/2006 AutoZone Bremerton, WA In charge of the commercial department for three stores in sales to over 200 commercial accounts. Trained 16 personnel, including my replacement. Assistant manager to the store and helped with closing and opening procedures, banking, plan-o-grams, cashier, and auditing. Maintained increased EBIT by continuing account recruitment and sales calls.
Office Manager 03/2001 - 01/2004 Accent Custom Shutters Atlantic Beach, FL Customer service, banking, AP/AR, tracking customer orders and payments. Routed calls. Spreadsheets and order placement.
Cryptologic Technician Administrative 10/1993 - 09/1996 US Navy Groton, CT All command administrative tasks. Held a Top Secret Clearance Skills
Customer service, Computer skills, Communication skills, Time management, Organizational skills, Office experience, Administrative experience, Inventory control Education
Bullock Memorial 06/1993 Union Springs, AL
Accounting Hardcore Education Direct Scranton, PA