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Leigh Anne Buchanan

Baddeck,NS

Summary

An accomplished leader with 27+ years of supervisory experience in a pharmacy setting. Skilled in personnel management, customer service & vendor relationships, inventory management and proficient in cost effectiveness.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager of Operations

Stone's Drug Store
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
01.1998 - Current

-Screening candidates, performing interviews, and onboarding employees.

-Managing a team of 20+ employees, coordinating schedules, and training for a successful workflow.

-Approving time sheets, time-off requests, and vacations through an online payroll service.

-Supervising store operations, including opening and closing, merchandising, cash handling procedures, and customer service.

-Managing product ordering to ensure optimal cost-effectiveness and inventory levels.

-Implementing and maintaining new policies and procedures in a business environment.

-Developing and maintaining positive relationships with local customers, including Alderwood and Victoria Co Home Support.

-Interacting with unsatisfied customers, providing logical, and quick solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.

Developing positive relationships with vendors and suppliers to enhance profit..

Server

Baddeck Lobster Suppers
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
06.2017 - 10.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
Halifax, Nova Scotia
04.1994 - 11.1996

Education

Murphy's Business College
Halifax, NS
06-1990

High School Diploma -

Margaree Forks District High
Margaree Forks, NS
06-1990

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Employee training
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory and sales management
  • Payroll administration and scheduling
  • Computer skills and point-of-sale programs
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Cost control
  • Customer service
  • Adaptable and organized
  • Policy implementation

Affiliations

Community Volunteer:

VHCC Redevelopment Project

CBW & Baddeck Minor Hockey Association

BYC Junior Sailing

Baddeck Nursery School

Timeline

Server

Baddeck Lobster Suppers
06.2017 - 10.2020

Store Manager of Operations

Stone's Drug Store
01.1998 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
04.1994 - 11.1996

Murphy's Business College

High School Diploma -

Margaree Forks District High
Leigh Anne Buchanan