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Sonal Chafle

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Accomplished Assistant Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager (Online department)

MVR Cash & Carry
07.2021 - Current
  • Assisting the manager in organizing, planning and implementing strategy
  • Coordinating day-to-day operations
  • Ensuring that company guidelines are followed
  • Setting up and organizing schedules
  • Devising and setting up objectives to boost company productivity
  • Leading and monitoring dispatch section
  • Managing and maintaining inventory
  • Customer interaction, handling and resolving complaints
  • Weekly and Monthly team planning.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Streamlined store operations for increased efficiency, implementing new processes and procedures.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.

Department Manager

Nature Basket
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands
  • Arranged sales incentives with store management and vendor representatives to reward deserving team members for exceeding expectations
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness
  • Ordered inventory and reported discrepancies to control costs and maintain inventory levels
  • Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising subordinates
  • Maximized productivity and profitability by balancing sales and expenses
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees
  • Achieved financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
  • Managed overstocking, restocking and inventory control procedures
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.

Customer Relationship Executive

Sterling Holidays
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with customers to ensure the highest level of satisfaction and address any potential issues proactively.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by consistently delivering personalized service experiences tailored to individual preferences.
  • Contributed to customer retention efforts by resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.
  • Facilitated timely response to customer inquiries through effective coordination with internal departments and external partners.

Assistant Manager

Domino's Pizza
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
  • Achieved recognition from senior management for contribution to store success, including managing sales, employees and operations to foster optimal performance
  • Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency
  • Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
  • Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.

Education

Post Graduation Diploma in Management: Tourism - Travel Studies - Tourism

L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development
Mumbai, India
05.2020

Bachelor of Science: Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Kohinoor College of Hotel And Tourism Management
05.2014

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Cost Reduction
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Task Delegation
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Recruiting and Interviewing
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Customer Relations
  • Consulting
  • Sales Growth
  • Staff Supervision

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Manager (Online department)

MVR Cash & Carry
07.2021 - Current

Department Manager

Nature Basket
02.2018 - 01.2021

Customer Relationship Executive

Sterling Holidays
10.2016 - 09.2017

Assistant Manager

Domino's Pizza
03.2015 - 06.2016

Post Graduation Diploma in Management: Tourism - Travel Studies - Tourism

L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development

Bachelor of Science: Hospitality And Tourism Management - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Kohinoor College of Hotel And Tourism Management
Sonal Chafle