Novella Love
adyaz5@r.postjobfree.com 574-***-**** 1149 Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601
Summary
Phenomenal customer service oriented and a management professional with solid background enhancing operational efficiency and team performance with over 10 years of experience. Responsive to changing business demands with adaptable and strategic approaches. Performance-driven and industrious with innovative mentality focused on driving company success. I have also had on hands as being a teacher aide, Tutoring programs, Catering with different associations, Singing at different events, Avon/MaryKay Consultant, Market Strategies, Karen for your Hair, Dairy Queen, Meijers, Kmart, Lil Ceasers, Notre Dame Book store, Manpower, Subway, 711, Burger King, McDonalds, Subarros, Dungarvin Home Care, The Huddle, Speedway, Pilot Travel Centers.
Skills
Leadership and team building
Inventory control
Communication skills
Goal setting
Packaging and sanitation
Excellent Customer experiences
Complex and the best at problem solving
Vendor relationships
Advertising and marketing
Employee scheduling
Experience
12/2021-04/2022 Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt
07/2004 - 06/2020
Assistant GM Taco Bell South Bend, IN
Cleaned work areas regularly to keep team efficient and eliminate any safety concerns
Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked
Unloaded trucks, moved containers to staging area and determined correct storage locations
Cleaned work areas following each shift by removing debris and trash and sweeping up metal parts
Corrected issues in timely manner to maintain productivity goals
Drove team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately
Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements
Picked up and moved boxes weighing 50 pounds
02/2018 - 08/2018
Assistant General Manager Rally's Mishawaka, IN
Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce effective team schedules
Collaborated with chefs and cooks to plan menus for special events and occasions
Disciplined and maintained staff of [10] to provide hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives
Limited utility, equipment, labor and food and beverage expenses by implementing cost-controlling strategies
Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain costs and meet customer demands while monitoring clothing, accessory and shoe levels
Planned and prepared workflow schedules, delegating tasks for [20]-member team
Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy
Open and Closed store, handle customer complaints, manager crew, truck orders, clean, cook, temperature safety on all hot and cold products, hire and recruit new employees!
07/2004 - 06/2017
Assistant General Manager Taco Bell Elkhart, IN
Collaborated with chefs and cooks to plan menus for special events and occasions
Placed new inventory orders and oversaw correct restocking procedures
Disciplined and maintained staff of [30] to provide hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives
Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits
Managed store money with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits
Maintained composure and level-headed mentality during challenging situations to best resolve situations and serve business needs
Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards
Trained and supervised team member to maximize performance and meet daily objectives
Conducted weekly inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current
Open and Closed store, clean, prep, stock, truck orders, inventory counts, maintain closing out all cashiers registers at end of night, safe deposits, bank runs to keep safe full of change, handle customer complaints, temperature safety
Education and Training
1998 High School Diploma Clay High School South Bend, IN
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration and Management Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration and Management Ashford University Online Ohio, IL
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration and Management American InterContinental University Schaumburg, IL