Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Latesha Armstead

Edenton

Summary

Proven leader in retail operations, adept at enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining store efficiency at Dollar General. Skilled in inventory control and customer service management, I excel in fostering team productivity and promoting sales growth. Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and manage loss prevention, ensuring a positive shopping environment and robust sales performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Sales Key Holder

Dollar General
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through exceptional service, product knowledge, and personalized attention.
  • Improved overall efficiency in store operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for store management during times of absence, taking responsibility for all aspects of location operations.
  • Effectively delegated tasks amongst employees, ensuring a balanced workload and maximizing productivity.
  • Handled escalated customer issues professionally, resolving problems quickly while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented creative visual merchandising displays that attracted customers'' attention and promoted sales growth.
  • Led team meetings regularly to review sales goals/targets as well as track individual progress towards said objectives.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with clear communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Streamlined store operations by effectively managing merchandise inventory and optimizing floor layouts.
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures accurately while maintaining strict adherence to loss prevention guidelines.
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
  • Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Lead Sales Key Holder

Dollar General
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through exceptional service, product knowledge, and personalized attention.
  • Improved overall efficiency in store operations by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Led team meetings regularly to review sales goals/targets as well as track individual progress towards said objectives.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with clear communication, teamwork, and professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Streamlined store operations by effectively managing merchandise inventory and optimizing floor layouts.
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures accurately while maintaining strict adherence to loss prevention guidelines.

Towel Catcher

Money's Worth Linen
02.2013 - 10.2013

Stand up for 12hrs catching the towels off the line and making sure they had no stains.

Education

No Degree - Diploma

John A Holmes
Edenton, NC
06-2009

Skills

  • Store operations
  • Retail sales
  • Sales presentations
  • Inventory control
  • Pricing
  • Loss prevention
  • Customer loyalty management
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Customer service management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Alarm systems

Certification

  • Alcohol Seller/Server Certification – Various State-Specific Agencies.
  • OSHA Certified
  • [State] Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification

Languages

English

Timeline

Lead Sales Key Holder

Dollar General
10.2024 - Current

Lead Sales Key Holder

Dollar General
06.2021 - 07.2022

Towel Catcher

Money's Worth Linen
02.2013 - 10.2013

No Degree - Diploma

John A Holmes
Latesha Armstead