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LaShundra Askew

Memphis

Summary

Proficient Store Manager dedicated to hiring top-notch sales associates and maintaining smooth, efficient and highly successful store operations. Organized and effective at encouraging staff cooperation and productivity to meet and exceed objectives. Born leader and analytical problem-solver with proven team building and management success.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Coordinator/Customer Service Manager

Variety Wholesale Stores LLC
09.2020 - Current
  • Provided direction to staff on program planning, implementation and assessment to meet residents' developmental needs.
  • Maintained personal contact with residents to address needs and concerns by conducting weekly office hours and communicating via email and telephone.
  • Conducted weekly area staff meetings to communicate information concerning residents, programming, administrative matters, staff development and other relevant issues.
  • Implemented departmental community planning efforts through student development models and participated in creation and implementation of professional development and training opportunities.

Store Manager

Citi Trends Retail
11.2017 - 09.2020
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.

Property Manager

Pendleton Arms Apartments
06.2013 - 10.2017
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.

Education

The Excel Center
Memphis, TN
12-2023

Skills

  • Fundraising strategies
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Continuous improvements
  • Customer service oversight
  • Store operations oversight
  • Friendly and positive
  • Inventory management
  • Flexible schedule
  • Inventory control
  • Documentation skills
  • Multi-unit management

Timeline

Area Coordinator/Customer Service Manager

Variety Wholesale Stores LLC
09.2020 - Current

Store Manager

Citi Trends Retail
11.2017 - 09.2020

Property Manager

Pendleton Arms Apartments
06.2013 - 10.2017

The Excel Center
LaShundra Askew