Assistant Store Manager

• Oct 2016 - Present

Team Leader

Field Team Leader

• Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

• Cleared 5 acres of unwanted brush and debris from Former President Jimmy Carter’s compound in South Georgia.• Managed a group of 8 diverse individuals throughout the duration of a 10 month long volunteer service program. • Established an emergency evacuation route to help benefit 150 local citizens with disabilities in South Carolina. • Managed numerous teams on flood damaged sites and assisted in removing debris from 42 flood damaged home with a three week period of time• Created a natural playground in a community garden in rural West Virginia by constructing 8 new raised gardens beds and painted nearly 30 used tires.• Accounted for federal funds upwards of $10,000.• Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of 8 diverse young adults in a full-time, team-based national serve program that works to address critical needs within communities.• Prevented infiltration of mold, insects and bacteria in flood damaged homes by removing roughly 3,000 square feet of insulation in addition to 26, 000 square feet of carpet.• Served as Crew Leader for Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, overseeing as many as 20 high school students on a construction site at one time.• Led teams on five natural disaster deployment assignments including flooding relief in Iowa and West Virginia as well as shelter assistance for Hurricane Ike in Louisiana.• Created and facilitated all team bonding, service learning and conflict resolution activities to keep team morale and productivity at high levels.

Operations Manager

• May 2013 - Jan 2015

• Identified and resolved customer’s concerns by recommending additional products to guarantee satisfaction, including high profile customers• Ensured proper techniques when replenishing products and were adhered to meeting necessary health standards • Exceeded daily and weekly sales goals by as much at $5,000• Created a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining merchandise stock levels and cleanliness of the store• Established and maintained a schedule for ordering new inventory and monitored budget transactions for daily records• Trained 7 new employees to uphold the policies and procedures above company standards• Managed all disciplinary issues that arise within the store

Dog Groomer

• Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

• Ensured the safety and security of pets by adhering to all grooming policies and procedures• Bathed, dried, and styled pets using approved tools and methods in accordance with breed standards or customer requests in a timely manner • Facilitated open communication between staff and management• Assisted with scheduling associates and maintaining detailed records of services preformed • Efficiently cross-trained in all areas of the store to maximize availability of assistance• Recommended additional products and services to Pet Parents that meets the needs of their pet

Alternative Spring Break Coordinator

• Jan 2009 - Nov 2009

• Created 15 new, reoccurring volunteer projects for local residents• Monitored budget transactions for projects and maintained daily records• Established long lasting relationships with several non-profit organizations• Supervised up to 75 local volunteers on an abundance of work sites• Located suitable housing for 75 Alternative Spring Break college volunteers• Conducted site visits for all housing locations and work sites to assess living and working