Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Charlotte Lawson

Salisbury

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Loves Travel Stop, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective team leadership and strategic inventory management. Skilled in staff training and conflict resolution, I empower employees to excel, driving performance improvements and fostering strong vendor relationships.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Loves Travel Stop
03.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined daily operations to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and reducing shortages.
  • Implemented staff training programs to enhance team performance and customer service.
  • Coordinated vendor relationships, optimizing supply chain processes and negotiations.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Education

High School Diploma - All

South Rowan High School
China Grove, NC
1992

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Inventory management
  • Management
  • Operations oversight
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Employee motivation
  • Staff development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Inventory control
  • Schedule management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • Delegation
  • Invoice processing
  • Retail operations management

Timeline

Operations Manager

Loves Travel Stop
03.2023 - Current

High School Diploma - All

South Rowan High School
Charlotte Lawson