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Steven Cork

Hoppers Crossing,VIC

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
03.2006 - 11.2023
  • Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders.
  • Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues, and promote brand loyalty.
  • Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
  • Supervised and motivated [Number] staff employees.
  • Assumed senior management workloads in absence of general manager to maintain operations continuity.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Greeted and assisted customers with questions, concerns and purchasing needs.
  • Coordinated unloading merchandise from delivery truck.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Western Illinois University
Macomb Illinois
12.1989

Skills

  • Manage Inventory
  • Safe Deposit Box Oversight
  • Customer Feedback
  • Assist Customers
  • Sell Products
  • Performance Improvement
  • Business Management Principles
  • Quality Standards
  • Decision-Making Capabilities
  • Customer Transactions
  • Train Employees
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Departmental Relationships
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Daily Logs
  • Socialization Techniques
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strong Delegating Abilities

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Woolworths Supermarket
03.2006 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Western Illinois University
Steven Cork