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YOLANDA RIDLEY
***********@*****.*** 484-***-**** Allentown, PA 18104
Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem- solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance. Customer relationship management
Effective communication
Problem solving
Relationship building
Marketing
Verbal and written communication
Consulting
Customer relations
Client service
Sound judgment
Sugary Knots, LLC Allentown, PA
Owner/Baker
09/2021 - Current
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies. Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders. Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers. Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients. New York & Company
Key Holder
09/2015 - 12/2015
Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
Reconciled daily sales receipts against cash drawer for accuracy. Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
Verified accuracy of register tills at beginning and end of shift. Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers. Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and patience.
Facilitated and developed lasting relationships with clients to increase client retention.
Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions. Summary
Skills
Experience
Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
Chesapeake Police Department
Chesapeake, Virginia
Forensic Specialists Intern
06/2008 - 10/2008
Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics. Participated in Police Shadowing Program to learn proper police procedures.
Strayer Univetsity
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
04/2025
Pending
Related Coursework: Business/Marketing
GPA: 4.0
At-Home Professions
Diploma in Medical Billing
03/2004
Computer Learning Center
Certificate of Honors
02/1992
Diploma, Medical Billing, 03/01/04, At-Home Professions Certificate of Honors, 02/01/92, Computer Learning Center Education and Training
Awards And Acknowledgements