Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Bonita Matthews

Cobble HIll,B.C.

Summary

Expert retail sales professional offering [17] years experience in retail customer service and retail management. Focused on exceeding sales goals. Accomplished Department and Store Manager with [17] years of managerial experience in a retail setting. Areas of expertise include sales, recruiting and people management.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Cleaner

Camp Pringle
Shawnigan Lake, BC
08.2014 - Current

Daily cleaning of all washrooms.
Weekly cleaning of all buildings, floors, windows etc.

Store-Manager

Mill Bay Marina
Mill Bay, BC
04.2013 - 10.2013
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with [100]% accuracy.
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
  • Trained [5] new sales associates each quarter.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
  • Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
  • Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.

Front-End Manager

Cobble Hill Country Grocer
Cobble Hill, BC
01.1999 - 05.2012
  • Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with [100]% accuracy.
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
  • Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
  • Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency.
  • Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store’s positive culture.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
  • Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture.
  • Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
  • Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
  • Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.

Front End Supervisor/Scanner

File-Maintenance/Front-End Supervisor
Cobble Hill, BC
06.1997 - 11.1998
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with [100]% accuracy.
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
  • Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
  • Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company’s mission and values.
  • Followed up with over [500] customers each week to verify that they were satisfied with purchases.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency.
  • Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Verified that all customers received receipts for their purchases.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Mentored new sales associates to contribute to the store’s positive culture.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Cultivated a customer-focused shopping environment by greeting and responding to all customers in a friendly manner.
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
  • Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate a positive and collaborative customer service culture.
  • Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
  • Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
  • Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
  • Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.

Book-Keeper

All-Make Transmission
City of Victoria, BC
05.1993 - 06.1997
    Prepared Payroll
    Data entry, accounts payable and receivable
    Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
    Transferred all calls to the service department.
    Booked appointments

Head Cashier/Part-Time Bookkeeper

Shop Easy 311/Peppers Family Food Mart
Greater Victoria Area, BC
  • Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
  • Determined customer needs by asking relevant questions and listening actively to the responses.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with [100]% accuracy.
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
  • Priced merchandise, stocked shelves and took inventory of supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays.
  • Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions.
  • Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
  • Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
  • Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
  • Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store’s efficiency.
  • Used time efficiently when not serving customers, including folding clothes and cleaning out fitting rooms.
  • Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member.
  • Worked with the management team to implement the proper division of responsibilities.
  • Strategically scheduled team members to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.

 

Education

Graduation Certificate - undefined

Camosun College
Greater Victoria Area, BC
1981

Graduation Certificate (99%) - Office operations

Medical Office Assistant Course
Langley District Municipality, BC
1989

Graduation Certificate - Word Processing

Capital Stenographic Services
Greater Victoria Area, BC
1983

Skills

  • Customer-oriented
  • Active listening skills
  • Credit card transactions
  • Retail sales
  • Consistently meets sales goals
  • Retail sales
  • Computer literate
  • POS systems knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

  • Merchandising
  • Stocking
  • Personable
  • Skilled problem solver
  • Motivated team player
  • Employee relations

Accomplishments

    Awarded Employee of the Year twice and Employee of the Month several times while employed with Country Grocer.

 

Timeline

Cleaner

Camp Pringle
08.2014 - Current

Store-Manager

Mill Bay Marina
04.2013 - 10.2013

Front-End Manager

Cobble Hill Country Grocer
01.1999 - 05.2012

Front End Supervisor/Scanner

File-Maintenance/Front-End Supervisor
06.1997 - 11.1998

Book-Keeper

All-Make Transmission
05.1993 - 06.1997

Head Cashier/Part-Time Bookkeeper

Shop Easy 311/Peppers Family Food Mart

Graduation Certificate - undefined

Camosun College

Graduation Certificate (99%) - Office operations

Medical Office Assistant Course

Graduation Certificate - Word Processing

Capital Stenographic Services
Bonita Matthews