Experienced in customer service, team leadership, and operations management with a background in mentoring and training staff to optimize productivity. Proven ability to streamline processes and build strong client relationships. Seeking to leverage skills as a Remote Assistant to support organizational goals and deliver exceptional service. MANAGER — African Supermarket
Lusaka Zambia, Zambia, February 2018 - July 2022 STOCK CONTROLLER — African Supermarket
Lusaka Zambia, Zambia, August 2015 - February 2018 Lorna Mandefu
Remote Assistant
Phone 312-***-****
Email **************@*****.***
Address Valparaiso, IN 46383
• Customer service • Team leadership
• Time management • Decision-making
• Staff management • Verbal and written communication
• Relationship building • Staff training and development
• Operations management • Documentation and reporting
• Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures. Provided support for customers by addressing complaints quickly and efficiently, displaying exceptional customer service skills.
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• Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
• Orientated and trained employees, encouraging confidence and helping individuals adapt faster to job roles.
• Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
• Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
• Communicated plans and actions to meet departmental goals.
• Reduced workplace safety or health hazards by enforcing work practices and procedures.
• Fostered positive relationships with clients through proactive communication tactics.
• Liaised with other departments such as Sales, Purchasing and Logistics to ensure smooth running of operations.
• Performed regular audits of warehouse locations to verify correct product placement and identify potential issues.
• Implemented improved stock control procedures to reduce wastage and increase efficiency.
• Responded promptly to customer queries regarding availability or delivery dates of specific products. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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EXPERIENCE
SALES EXECUTIVE — African Supermarket
Lusaka Zambia, Zambia, August 2012 - August 2015 CERTIFICATION IN ACCOUNTANCY
— Niec school of business management
Ndola Zambia, Dec 1997
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
— Kansenshi secondary School
Ndola Zambia, Dec 1995
PRIMARY CERTIFICATE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
— Mutende primary School
Mansa Zambia
References available upon request
• Collaborated with colleagues from other departments to streamline existing processes and improve overall productivity.
• Monitored stock levels to ensure they met customer demand while minimising overstocks.
• Trained new staff in the use of warehouse management systems, including barcoding equipment.
• Prepared reports on stock levels, shortages and discrepancies for senior management review.
• Built multiple customer relationships and cultivated long-term partnerships.
• Generated leads and followed up on customer inquiries.
• Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding prices and product use.
• Maintained strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Negotiated and closed deals with vendors and company partners.
• Identified target markets for new products by conducting market research.
• Developed and implemented successful strategies for customer acquisition and retention. EDUCATION
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